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.
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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 increased its overall emissions by 30% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
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Hapag-Lloyd's reported carbon emissions
**Hapag-Lloyd's Carbon Emissions and Climate Commitments** Based in DE, Hapag-Lloyd, a leader in deep sea freight transportation, has outlined significant commitments to reducing its environmental impact. For the reporting year 2025, the company reported a total of approximately 33.9 billion kg CO2e. This figure is comprised of approximately 16.1 billion kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions, approximately 19.6 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 emissions (location-based), and approximately 17.9 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. Within Scope 3, the largest contributors were upstream transportation and distribution at approximately 11.1 billion kg CO2e, followed by fuel and energy-related activities at approximately 2.9 billion kg CO2e, and capital goods at approximately 3.4 billion kg CO2e. In the prior reporting year, 2024, Hapag-Lloyd's total emissions were approximately 36.3 billion kg CO2e. This included approximately 15.3 billion kg CO2e for Scope 1, approximately 20.1 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 (location-based), and approximately 21.0 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3. Hapag-Lloyd has set ambitious climate targets. The company aims to reduce its intensity-based greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline. Furthermore, Hapag-Lloyd is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions for its entire fleet by 2045. An additional commitment is to reduce absolute greenhouse gas emissions by approximately one-third by 2030. The company also has a long-term goal of reducing 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
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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Climate Action 100
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