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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 total carbon emissions of approximately 33.9 billion kg CO2e in 2025. This includes Scope 1 emissions of around 16.06 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of 592,700 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 17.85 billion kg CO2e. Key contributors to Scope 3 emissions include upstream transportation and distribution (11.05 billion kg CO2e) and capital goods (3.4 billion kg CO2e).
In the preceding year, 2024, the company's total carbon emissions were approximately 36.33 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at around 15.35 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions at 1.02 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 20.98 billion kg CO2e.
Hapag-Lloyd has established several climate commitments:
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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