Carbon Footprint — Operations: How does A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S score?

Maersk reports comprehensive Scope 1 (33,939 kt CO₂e) and Scope 2 market-based (356 kt CO₂e) emissions for 2024 in its CSRD-aligned Integrated Annual Report. Data follows GHG Protocol methodology with third-party assurance, multi-year tracking since at least 2019, and granular breakdown by segment (Ocean, Terminals, Logistics & Services). Location-based Scope 2 (431 kt) is also disclosed.

Carbon Footprint — Supply Chain: How does A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S score?

Maersk reported 49,232 kt Scope 3 emissions in 2024 across 12 of 15 GHG Protocol categories, covering both upstream (78.16%) and downstream (21.84%) activities. The company has active supplier engagement with ~60% of its top 200 customers having committed to or set science-based targets. An Emissions Dashboard tool helps customers track supply chain emissions. However, full verification of Scope 3 data remains limited.

Emissions Trajectory: How does A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S score?

Absolute emissions rose 7.57% from 2023 to 2024 (from ~77.7 Mt to ~83.6 Mt CO₂e), driven by Red Sea rerouting and increased fleet utilisation. In 2025, Scope 3 rose further to 51,183 kt while Scope 1 was stable. While emissions intensity improved (EEOI reaching record low of 10.8 g CO₂/tonne-nm in 2025), total absolute emissions continue to increase. CAP AT 4 applies: intensity improving while absolute emissions are rising means genuine trajectory credit is limited. The 2022 base year total was

Energy Source: How does A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S score?

APM Terminals renewable electricity usage increased to 62% in 2025, up from 46% in 2024, achieved through power purchase agreements and on-site renewable generation. Maersk has committed to 100% renewable electricity sourcing by 2030 (SBTi validated target, from 22.7% in 2022). The company is actively transitioning vessel fuel to green methanol with 19 dual-fuel vessels in service by 2025. However, the vast majority of energy consumption remains fossil fuel-based (marine fuel oil for vessel prop

Nature & Biodiversity Impact: How does A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S score?

Maersk performed an initial LEAP framework assessment for nature-related issues. The company has whale protection initiatives (received B grade from Whale Safe for voluntary speed reductions), supports The Ocean Cleanup, contributed to IMO Guidelines for preventing wildlife trafficking, and complies with ballast water management regulations. All owned vessels are ISO 14001 certified. However, as a major shipping company operating 700+ vessels across global oceans, its nature impact is inherently

Resource Use & Waste: How does A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S score?

Maersk completed a Global Waste Assessment across its Logistics & Services and APM Terminals operations to establish a baseline understanding of waste generation. The company has a circular mooring ropes pilot with C-Loop, developed 'cradle-to-cradle passports' for vessels tracking materials for end-of-life recycling, and has a responsible ship recycling programme (founding member of Ship Recycling Transparency Initiative). Waste management is identified as a material ESG area, though quantified

Water Impact: How does A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S score?

Maersk has developed enhanced methodologies to report water consumption and references context-based water reporting. Its 2022 physical climate risk assessment identified drought/water stress as a risk for terminals. However, quantified water footprint data, reduction targets, and detailed water management metrics are not prominently disclosed in publicly accessible materials. For a shipping/logistics company, water impact primarily relates to ballast water discharge (regulated under IMO convent

Targets & Commitments: How does A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S score?

Maersk became the first company to have SBTi-validated targets under the Maritime Guidance in early 2024, aligned with 1.5°C. Targets include absolute reductions of 34.7% Scope 1 and 21.9% Scope 3 by 2030 (from 2022 base), and 96% Scope 1+2 and 90% Scope 3 by 2040. Net-zero by 2040 across the full value chain. These are all absolute targets, not intensity-based. Residual emissions to be neutralised in accordance with SBTi Net Zero criteria. The targets cover all scopes including well-to-wake con

Transparency & Accountability: How does A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S score?

Maersk published its first CSRD-aligned Integrated Annual Report for 2024, combining sustainability and financial reporting. The company has a dedicated Head of Corporate Sustainability & ESG (Lene Bjørn Serpa), quarterly ESG updates to the executive leadership team, Board of Directors oversight, and TCFD/CSRD disclosure. It reports to CDP, discloses climate transition plans, and publishes industry association membership reviews. The 2025 Annual Report integrates ESG performance. However, execut

Controversies & Red Flags: How does A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S score?

Starting at 8. Maersk was recognised positively in the 2022 NewClimate Institute/Carbon Market Watch report as one of only three companies (with Vodafone and Deutsche Telekom) clearly committing to deep decarbonisation of >90% of value chain emissions. InfluenceMap rates Maersk as demonstrating policy engagement supportive of science-aligned climate policy (2023-25), and it appeared on InfluenceMap's 2021 'A-List' of climate lobbying leaders. However: Maersk received a B (not A) from Whale Safe

A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S Sustainability Score: 29/100

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Maersk has set credible SBTi-validated net-zero targets and leads on transparency, but absolute emissions rose 7.57% in 2024 despite intensity gains. The core problem: growth in fleet utilisation outpaces efficiency improvements. Nature impact remains largely unquantified, and green methanol scalability claims face legitimate greenwashing questions.

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The calculation

Every score shows its working.

Same formula for every company. No curve. No private weighting.

SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × Scale

Industry base impact

Shipping / Logistics sector ceiling.

30 / 100

Performance score

Sum of the 10 rubric questions, scored 0–10 each.

56 / 100

Raw score

Weighted average before scale penalty.

(0.3 × 30) + (0.7 × 56) = 48.2

Scale penalty

Multiplier based on absolute emissions volume — physics-first.

× 0.6

Final score

Rounded. Significant gaps.

29 / 100

The ten questions

Where A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S is strong, and where it isn't.

Strongest on Carbon Footprint — Operations and Targets & Commitments (8/10, 8/10). Weakest on Water Impact and Emissions Trajectory (3/10, 3/10).

Where the evidence comes from

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19 sources used in this assessment. All publicly available. Each row shows which rubric questions it informed.

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Tracenable: A.P. Moeller-Maersk GHG Emissions

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