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Matson, Inc., commonly known as Matson, has been a pivotal force in Pacific commerce since its establishment in 1882. Headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, this pioneering company revolutionised ocean transportation by introducing containerisation to the Pacific, setting a benchmark for efficiency.
As a premier provider of ocean shipping and integrated logistics services, Matson connects vital markets across Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, and offers express China service. Its comprehensive offerings include ocean transportation, intermodal rail, trucking, and supply chain management, all designed to deliver unparalleled speed and reliability.
Matson stands out for its commitment to superior on-time service and an extensive intermodal network, ensuring efficient freight delivery. This dedication solidifies its position as a leading US carrier in the Pacific, trusted for its expertise in complex supply chain solutions.
-3 vs industry average
Matson’s score of 33 is higher than 50% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Business Services is among the least carbon-intensive industries
The Business Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 25% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Matson, a US-headquartered company in the Other Business Services sector, reported approximately 2,402,000,000 kg CO2e in total emissions for 2023. This included Scope 1 emissions of around 1,101,300,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of about 12,500,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 1,288,500,000 kg CO2e. Key contributors to Scope 3 emissions were upstream leased assets (approximately 388,800,000 kg CO2e), fuel and energy-related activities (around 264,300,000 kg CO2e), and upstream transportation and distribution (about 393,500,000 kg CO2e).
Looking back, Matson's total emissions were approximately 2,831,900,000 kg CO2e in 2022, and around 2,905,700,000 kg CO2e in 2021. For 2020, they reported Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions totalling approximately 1,030,400,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3 data was not disclosed). In 2019, only Scope 1 emissions were reported at around 1,029,600,000 kg CO2e.
Matson has established clear climate commitments. The company aims to reduce its Scope 1 GHG fleet emissions by 40% by 2030, using a 2016 baseline. Furthermore, Matson has a long-term goal to achieve net-zero Scope 1 GHG fleet emissions by 2050. These targets were documented in their 2022 and 2023 Sustainability Reports.
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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