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.
+12 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.
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Industry Intensity
Deep Sea Freight Transportation is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Deep Sea Freight Transportation industry has reduced its overall emissions by 28% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Hapag-Lloyd's reported carbon emissions
Hapag-Lloyd, a prominent deep-sea freight transportation company headquartered in Germany, has reported significant carbon emissions for 2025 and 2024. In 2025, the company's total greenhouse gas emissions were approximately 33.91 billion kg CO2e. This figure is comprised of about 16.06 billion kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions and approximately 17.85 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. Scope 2 emissions for 2025 were around 19.58 million kg CO2e (location-based).
For 2024, Hapag-Lloyd recorded total emissions of roughly 36.33 billion kg CO2e. This included approximately 15.35 billion kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 20.98 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3. Scope 2 emissions in 2024 stood at approximately 20.11 million kg CO2e (location-based).
Hapag-Lloyd has set ambitious climate targets. The company aims to reduce the CO2e intensity of its entire fleet by 30% by 2030, using 2019 as a baseline. Furthermore, Hapag-Lloyd is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions for its entire fleet by 2045. They are also working towards reducing absolute greenhouse gas emissions by approximately one-third by 2030. In the longer term, the company intends to reduce absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2050 compared to 2008 levels.
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Hapag-Lloyd’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2050
50% reduction in all scopes
reducing absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2050 compared with 2008
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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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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