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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation'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.

27

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Transport Equipment Manufacturing 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation's score of 27 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 42,032,345,553.1 kg CO2e, with emissions classified under Scope 1, which accounted for about 48,295,044,000 kg CO2e. The company has also disclosed Scope 3 emissions, which included significant contributions from capital goods (approximately 722,372,113.8 kg CO2e) and fuel and energy-related activities (around 750,716,040 kg CO2e). Yang Ming has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a carbon intensity target of approximately 0.03988 kg CO2e per TEU-km in 2023. However, there are currently no specific reduction targets or initiatives outlined in their climate commitments. The company continues to focus on improving its operational efficiency and reducing emissions in line with industry standards. Overall, Yang Ming's emissions data reflects its ongoing efforts to address climate change while navigating the complexities of the maritime transport sector.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation's primary industry is Other transport equipment (35), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation is headquartered in TW, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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