ZIM Shipping

ZIM Shipping, an Israel-headquartered transportation services company, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 9.77 billion kg CO2e in 2024. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 6.52 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 3.56 million kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 3.24 billion kg CO2e.

In 2023, ZIM Shipping's total emissions were approximately 7.26 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 5.52 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 at roughly 3.63 million kg CO2e (location-based), and Scope 3 at about 1.73 billion kg CO2e. Looking back to 2022, total emissions stood at approximately 7.57 billion kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of about 5.81 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 4.87 million kg CO2e (location-based), and Scope 3 emissions of about 1.76 billion kg CO2e.

ZIM Shipping has set several climate commitments to reduce its carbon footprint. The company aims for a 30% reduction in Scope 1 carbon intensity by 2025 against a 2021 baseline. A medium-term milestone targets a 40% reduction in Scope 1 carbon intensity by 2030, also against the 2021 baseline. Furthermore, ZIM Shipping is committed to achieving a 60% reduction in Scope 1 carbon intensity by 2040 (vs. 2021) and has a long-term goal of net-zero Scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.