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Inland Water Transport
DK
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Maersk Tankers A/S Sustainability Profile

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Maersk Tankers A/S, a prominent player in the maritime industry, is headquartered in Denmark (DK) and operates extensively across key global shipping routes. Founded in 1928, the company has established itself as a leader in the transportation of crude oil and refined products, leveraging its extensive fleet of modern tankers. Specialising in the management and operation of tanker vessels, Maersk Tankers is recognised for its commitment to safety, efficiency, and sustainability. The company’s innovative approach to digital solutions and fleet optimisation sets it apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, Maersk Tankers continues to achieve notable milestones, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted partner in the shipping sector.

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How does Maersk Tankers A/S's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

12

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Inland Water Transport 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 Tankers A/S's score of 12 is lower than 58% 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 Tankers A/S's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from A.P. Møller Holding A/S

Maersk Tankers A/S, headquartered in Denmark (DK), currently does not report specific carbon emissions data for the most recent year, as no emissions figures are available. The company is a current subsidiary of A.P. Møller Holding A/S, which may influence its climate commitments and performance metrics. Despite the absence of specific emissions data, Maersk Tankers A/S is part of a broader corporate family that is likely engaged in various climate initiatives. However, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges available for Maersk Tankers A/S at this time. The company does not appear to have cascaded any specific science-based targets (SBTi) or other industry-standard commitments from its parent organisation. In the context of the shipping industry, Maersk Tankers A/S is expected to align with global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but specific commitments or achievements have not been disclosed. As the industry faces increasing pressure to decarbonise, it is anticipated that Maersk Tankers A/S will develop and communicate its climate strategies in the future.

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Scope 1
321,000,000
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00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
Scope 2
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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

How Carbon Intensive is Maersk Tankers A/S's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Maersk Tankers A/S's primary industry is Inland Water Transport, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Maersk Tankers A/S'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 Tankers A/S is in DK, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Maersk Tankers A/S's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Maersk Tankers A/S's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 10% last year and increased by approximately 19% 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 56% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Upstream Transportation & Distribution" being the largest emissions source at 56% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2022
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
56%
Use of Sold Products
17%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
14%
Purchased Goods and Services
9%

Maersk Tankers A/S'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 Tankers A/S 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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