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Maritime Transport
NO
updated 14 days ago

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Sustainability Profile

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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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37

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Maritime Transport 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.

11

Industry Benchmark

Wallenius Wilhelmsen's score of 37 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Wallenius Wilhelmsen's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Wallenius Wilhelmsen reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 4,698,552,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions from mobile combustion amounting to about 21,925,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, total emissions were approximately 4,953,065,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 29,486,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040. Wallenius Wilhelmsen has established several reduction targets, including a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 GHG emissions by 2030 from a 2022 baseline. Additionally, the company aims to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 7% in 2022 to 100% by 2030. For its RoRo shipping operations, Wallenius Wilhelmsen targets a 44% reduction in well-to-wake Scope 1 and 3 GHG emissions per tonne nautical mile by 2030, which translates to a 40% absolute reduction. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 GHG emissions by 2040 and a 90% reduction in remaining absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions within the same timeframe. The company also commits to ensuring that all energy used will come 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 in the maritime industry.

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Scope 1
4,695,394,000
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Scope 2
6,611,000
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Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Wallenius Wilhelmsen's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Wallenius Wilhelmsen's primary industry is Maritime Transport, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Wallenius Wilhelmsen's Location?

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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. This request for Wallenius Wilhelmsen is in NO, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Wallenius Wilhelmsen's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Wallenius Wilhelmsen's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 4% last year and increased by approximately 4% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 25% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Fuel and Energy Related Activities" being the largest emissions source at 56% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2021
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
56%
Purchased Goods and Services
28%
Capital Goods
9%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
6%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Wallenius Wilhelmsen's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Wallenius Wilhelmsen has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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