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2040
Target Year
45.0Mt
Total CO2e / year
$51B
Revenue
110K
Employees
Scope 1 & 2 (direct operations) vs Scope 3 (value chain)
30.0Mt
Direct operations & purchased energy
15.0Mt
Supply chain & value chain
45.0Mt
All scopes combined
SBTi validates that corporate emissions reduction targets are consistent with the latest climate science.
CDP scores range from A (leadership) to D- (disclosure), rating corporate environmental transparency and performance.
Maersk's total annual emissions of 45 megatonnes CO2e is equivalent to the annual emissions of approximately 10 million average cars. Scope 3 (value chain) emissions account for 33.3% of the total — typical for shipping / logistics companies, where upstream and downstream activities dominate the carbon footprint.
Maersk has committed to achieving Net-Zero across entire business by 2040, with a 50% reduction target from a 2019 baseline. Their offset strategy involves: Green methanol fleet + direct reductions.
Maersk's total reported emissions are 45 megatonnes CO2 equivalent per year. This breaks down to 30Mt from Scope 1 & 2 (direct operations) and 15Mt from Scope 3 (value chain).
Maersk is currently assessed as "On Track" with 25% progress toward its 2040 target. Their targets are validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as aligned with 1.5°C.
Yes, Maersk's climate targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as aligned with a 1.5°C pathway. This means an independent body has verified their targets are consistent with what climate science says is necessary.
Maersk Sustainability Report 2024 (latest report year: 2024)
Emissions figures represent the most recently reported annual data. Progress assessments incorporate SBTi validation, CDP scoring, and independent analysis.