Wallenius Wilhelmsen, a leading global logistics provider, is headquartered in Norway and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 1934, the company has established itself in the automotive and roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) shipping sectors, offering innovative solutions for the transportation of vehicles and heavy equipment. With a strong focus on sustainability, Wallenius Wilhelmsen is renowned for its unique fleet of eco-friendly vessels and advanced supply chain services. The company has achieved significant milestones, including pioneering environmentally conscious shipping practices that set industry standards. As a key player in the logistics industry, Wallenius Wilhelmsen continues to enhance its market position through strategic partnerships and a commitment to operational excellence.
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In 2023, Wallenius Wilhelmsen reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 4,126,100,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 13,004,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 1,511,595,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040. For the near term, Wallenius Wilhelmsen has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2022 baseline. Additionally, they plan to increase their sourcing of renewable electricity from 7% in 2022 to 100% by 2030. The company also aims to reduce well-to-wake Scope 1 and 3 emissions from RoRo shipping operations by 44% per tonne nautical mile, which translates to a 40% absolute reduction by 2030. Long-term targets include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 emissions by 2040 and a 97.1% reduction in well-to-wake Scope 1 and 3 emissions from RoRo shipping operations by the same year. Furthermore, Wallenius Wilhelmsen is committed to reducing remaining absolute Scope 3 emissions by 90% within the same timeframe. The company has also pledged that all owned vessels will be equipped for zero-emissions at berth by 2025 and aims to source all energy from sustainable sources by 2050. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Wallenius Wilhelmsen's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.
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2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 4,695,394,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 6,611,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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