Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation
Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation, commonly known as Yang Ming, is a prominent player in the global shipping industry, headquartered in Taiwan (TW). Established in 1972, the company has grown to become a key provider of container shipping services, operating extensively across Asia, Europe, and North America. Yang Ming offers a comprehensive range of services, including container shipping, logistics, and terminal operations, distinguished by its commitment to innovation and sustainability. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as expanding its fleet and enhancing operational efficiency, which have solidified its market position. With a focus on customer satisfaction and environmental responsibility, Yang Ming continues to be recognised for its reliability and service quality, making it a trusted name in marine transport.
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Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 4,214,595,499 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 18,136,989 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 1,509,563,548 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This data highlights the company's substantial carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions. Looking ahead, Yang Ming has set ambitious climate commitments. By 2030, the company aims to reduce absolute greenhouse gas emissions from its fleet by 20% compared to 2018 levels and achieve a 25% reduction in emissions from onshore operations compared to 2023. Furthermore, Yang Ming has achieved a notable reduction in the carbon intensity of its operating vessels, reaching 37 g CO2/TEU-km in 2024, which represents a 62.76% decrease from the base year of 2008, surpassing the International Maritime Organization's target of a 40% reduction by 2030. Additionally, Yang Ming has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, encompassing all scopes of emissions. These targets reflect the company's proactive approach to addressing climate change and its commitment to sustainability within the maritime industry.
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| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,989,792,822.7 | 0,000,000,000.0 | 0,000,000,000.0 |
| Scope 2 | 10,732,646.1 | 00,000,000.0 | 00,000,000.0 |
| Scope 3 | 121,194,874.3 | 000,000,000.0 | 0,000,000,000.0 |
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Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
