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Hapag-Lloyd AG, a leading name in deep sea freight transportation, is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany. Established in 1847, the company has evolved into a global powerhouse, operating across major regions including Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Hapag-Lloyd specialises in container shipping, offering a diverse range of services that include logistics solutions and supply chain management.
With a fleet of over 230 modern vessels, Hapag-Lloyd stands out for its commitment to sustainability and innovation in maritime transport. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as being one of the first to implement digital solutions for enhanced customer experience. Recognised for its reliability and efficiency, Hapag-Lloyd continues to strengthen its market position, serving a vast network of customers worldwide.
+21 vs industry average
Hapag-Lloyd’s score of 51 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Deep Sea Freight Transportation is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The Deep Sea Freight Transportation industry has reduced its overall emissions by 28% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Hapag-Lloyd, headquartered in Germany and operating in Deep Sea Freight Transportation, reported global carbon emissions of approximately 36.3 billion kg CO2e in 2024. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of approximately 15.3 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of about 1.02 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 21.0 billion kg CO2e. Looking ahead to 2025, the company projects its total global carbon emissions to be around 33.9 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 16.1 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions at about 592,700 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 17.9 billion kg CO2e.
Hapag-Lloyd is committed to climate action, aiming to reduce absolute greenhouse gas emissions by approximately one-third by 2030, compared to 2023 levels. The company also has a long-term goal to achieve net-zero fleet operations by 2045. Additionally, it has set a target to reduce the CO2e intensity of its entire fleet by 30% by 2030, using 2019 as a baseline. Furthermore, Hapag-Lloyd aims to reduce its absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2050 compared with 2008 levels.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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