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Hamburg SÜDamerikanische Dampfschifffahrts-Gesellschaft A/S & Co Kg Sustainability Profile

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Hamburg SÜDamerikanische Dampfschifffahrts-Gesellschaft A/S & Co Kg, commonly known as Hamburg Süd, is a prominent player in the global shipping industry, headquartered in Hamburg, Germany. Founded in 1871, the company has established itself as a leader in container shipping, particularly in the South American and intra-America markets. With a strong focus on providing reliable and efficient transportation solutions, Hamburg Süd offers a range of services including container shipping, logistics, and supply chain management. The company is renowned for its commitment to customer service and operational excellence, which has earned it a solid market position and a loyal client base. Over the years, Hamburg Süd has achieved significant milestones, including its integration into the Maersk Group, further enhancing its capabilities and global reach. Its unique offerings and strategic operational regions make it a key player in the maritime industry, dedicated to meeting the evolving needs of its customers.

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How does Hamburg SÜDamerikanische Dampfschifffahrts-Gesellschaft A/S & Co Kg's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

74

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Inland Water Transport industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

15

Industry Benchmark

Hamburg SÜDamerikanische Dampfschifffahrts-Gesellschaft A/S & Co Kg's score of 74 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Hamburg SÜDamerikanische Dampfschifffahrts-Gesellschaft A/S & Co Kg's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S

Hamburg SÜDamerikanische Dampfschifffahrts-Gesellschaft A/S & Co Kg currently does not have available emissions data for the most recent year, as indicated by the absence of specific figures in kg CO2e. The company is a current subsidiary of A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S, which influences its climate commitments and initiatives. While there are no documented reduction targets or specific climate pledges from Hamburg SÜD, it is important to note that any climate strategies or targets may be inherited from its parent company, A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S. This includes potential Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) commitments and other sustainability initiatives that are cascaded down through the corporate structure. As a part of the shipping industry, Hamburg SÜD is likely to align with broader sectoral goals aimed at reducing carbon emissions and enhancing sustainability practices, although specific commitments or achievements are not detailed in the available data. The absence of emissions data and reduction targets highlights a potential area for improvement in transparency and accountability regarding climate impact.

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Scope 1
32,406,000,000
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00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
Scope 2
402,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Hamburg SÜDamerikanische Dampfschifffahrts-Gesellschaft A/S & Co Kg's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Hamburg SÜDamerikanische Dampfschifffahrts-Gesellschaft A/S & Co Kg's primary industry is Inland Water Transport, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Hamburg SÜDamerikanische Dampfschifffahrts-Gesellschaft A/S & Co Kg's Location?

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Hamburg SÜDamerikanische Dampfschifffahrts-Gesellschaft A/S & Co Kg is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Hamburg SÜDamerikanische Dampfschifffahrts-Gesellschaft A/S & Co Kg's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Hamburg SÜDamerikanische Dampfschifffahrts-Gesellschaft A/S & Co Kg's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 10% last year and increased by approximately 35% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 59% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Upstream Transportation & Distribution" being the largest emissions source at 48% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
48%
Use of Sold Products
20%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
12%
Purchased Goods and Services
11%
Capital Goods
5%
Upstream Leased Assets
1%
Investments
1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%
Downstream Leased Assets
<1%
Business Travel
<1%

Hamburg SÜDamerikanische Dampfschifffahrts-Gesellschaft A/S & Co Kg's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Hamburg SÜDamerikanische Dampfschifffahrts-Gesellschaft A/S & Co Kg has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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