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updated 8 months ago

Maersk, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Maersk, Inc., a leading global shipping and logistics company, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across major regions, including Europe, Asia, and Africa. Founded in 1904, Maersk has evolved into a pivotal player in the maritime industry, renowned for its comprehensive container shipping services and integrated supply chain solutions. The company offers a diverse range of core products, including ocean freight, inland transportation, and logistics services, distinguished by its commitment to innovation and sustainability. Maersk's market position is underscored by its status as one of the largest container shipping lines in the world, consistently recognised for its operational excellence and customer-centric approach. With a rich history of milestones, Maersk continues to shape the future of global trade through its strategic initiatives and technological advancements.

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81

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Land Transportation 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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Maersk, Inc.'s score of 81 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Maersk, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

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

Maersk, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. However, the company is part of a broader corporate family under A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S, which has established significant climate commitments and reduction initiatives. As a current subsidiary, Maersk, Inc. inherits its climate targets and performance metrics from A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S. This parent company has set ambitious goals to reduce its carbon footprint, including initiatives aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). These initiatives aim to enhance transparency and accountability in emissions reporting and reduction strategies. While specific reduction targets for Maersk, Inc. are not detailed, the overarching commitments from A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S indicate a strong focus on sustainability and climate action. The company is actively working towards achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, with interim targets to significantly reduce emissions across its operations. In summary, while Maersk, Inc. does not currently report specific emissions data, it is committed to following the climate initiatives and targets set by its parent company, A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S, which are designed to address the pressing challenges of climate change and reduce overall carbon emissions in the shipping industry.

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Scope 1
32,406,000,000
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00,000,000,000
Scope 2
402,000,000
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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 Maersk, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Maersk, Inc.'s primary industry is Other land transportation services, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Maersk, Inc.'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 Maersk, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Maersk, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Maersk, Inc.'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%

Maersk, Inc.'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.

Maersk, Inc. 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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