Eimskip
Eimskip, officially known as Eimskipafélag Íslands, is a leading logistics and shipping company headquartered in Iceland. Established in 1914, Eimskip has evolved into a prominent player in the maritime industry, with a strong operational presence across the North Atlantic, including key regions in Europe and North America. Specialising in container shipping, freight forwarding, and logistics services, Eimskip is renowned for its innovative solutions that cater to diverse customer needs. The company’s unique approach combines a robust network of routes with a commitment to sustainability, positioning it as a trusted partner in the transportation sector. With over a century of experience, Eimskip has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its fleet and the enhancement of its service offerings, solidifying its market position as a reliable and efficient logistics provider.
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Eimskip's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Eimskip reported total carbon emissions of approximately 282,270,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1 and Scope 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions, primarily from fugitive emissions, accounted for about 1,617,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions, including business travel and fuel-related activities, totalled approximately 63,695,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the company recorded total emissions of about 279,669,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 2,143,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at around 62,943,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight decrease in total emissions from 2023 to 2024. Eimskip has not set specific reduction targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) nor disclosed any formal climate pledges. The company’s emissions data is sourced directly from Eimskipafélag Íslands hf., with no cascading from a parent organisation. Overall, Eimskip's emissions profile reflects ongoing challenges in managing carbon outputs, particularly in Scope 3 categories, while the absence of formal reduction commitments suggests potential areas for future improvement in their climate strategy.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 235,139,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 267,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | - |
| Scope 3 | 375,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Eimskip 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.
