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Land Transportation
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Maersk Line, Limited Sustainability Profile

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Maersk Line, Limited, a prominent player in the global shipping industry, is headquartered in the United States. Established in 1999, the company has carved a niche in providing comprehensive maritime logistics and transportation services, primarily focusing on government and commercial sectors. With a strong operational presence across North America and beyond, Maersk Line, Limited is renowned for its innovative solutions in container shipping and supply chain management. The company offers a range of core services, including ocean transportation, logistics, and port operations, distinguished by its commitment to reliability and efficiency. Notable achievements include its strategic partnerships and a robust fleet that enhances its market position. As a subsidiary of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, Maersk Line, Limited continues to set industry standards, driving advancements in sustainable shipping practices.

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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.

16

Industry Benchmark

Maersk Line, Limited'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 Line, Limited's reported carbon emissions

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

Maersk Line, Limited, headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific emissions data available for the most recent year, as indicated by the absence of reported figures. The company is a current subsidiary of A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S, which influences its climate commitments and emissions reporting. While no absolute emissions numbers are provided, Maersk Line, Limited adheres to various climate initiatives cascaded from its parent company, A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S. These initiatives include commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), and the Climate Pledge, all aimed at reducing carbon emissions across their operations. As part of its climate strategy, Maersk Line, Limited is aligned with industry standards and best practices, focusing on significant reduction targets set by its parent company. However, specific reduction targets or achievements for Maersk Line, Limited itself are not detailed in the available data. In summary, while Maersk Line, Limited does not present specific emissions data or reduction targets, it is committed to climate initiatives through its relationship with A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S, reflecting a broader industry commitment to sustainability and carbon reduction.

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Scope 2
402,000,000
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Scope 3
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How Carbon Intensive is Maersk Line, Limited's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Maersk Line, Limited's primary industry is Land Transportation, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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

Maersk Line, Limited's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Maersk Line, Limited'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 Line, Limited'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 Line, Limited 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
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