- Sourcing green fuels at scale
- Slowdowns in key markets reducing logistics demand and appetite for energy transition investments
- Rising interest rates pushing fuel costs to customer limits
- Geopolitical instability impacting supply chains
- Attacks on cargo vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden
- High cost of battery-electric equipment in terminals
A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 79.5K (82877) thousand tonnes CO₂e. By scope: Scope 1: 34.1K thousand tonnes CO₂e; Scope 2: 386 thousand tonnes CO₂e; Scope 3: 44.9K thousand tonnes CO₂e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
79.5K (82877) thousand tonnes CO₂e
2023
Renewable Energy
2%
of total energy
Water Usage
3.0K thousand m3
2023
Waste
533 thousand tonnes
2023
Energy Use
116.5K GWh
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 34.1K thousand tonnes CO₂e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 386 thousand tonnes CO₂e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 44.9K thousand tonnes CO₂e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 79.5K (82877) thousand tonnes CO₂e |
| 2022 | 78.0K (1000 tonnes CO2e) |
| 2021 | 66.1K (1000 tonnes CO₂ eq) |
| 2020 | 33.9K (1000 tonnes CO2 eq) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Carbon intensity (Ocean) decreased by 4% compared to 2020 baseline
- Share of ocean freight transported with green fuels increased to 3%
- 13% reduction of GHG emissions (scope 1 and 2) in Terminals since 2020
- Arrival of Laura Mærsk, the world’s first green fuel-enabled container vessel
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- 100% of Learning Teams completed following a High Potential Incident by 2023
- 100% of employees (in scope) trained in Maersk Code of Conduct by 2023
- 100% of employees (in scope) trained on data ethics by 2023
- 100% of suppliers (in scope) committed to the Supplier Code of Conduct by 2024
📅 Medium-term
- Aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative 1.5°C pathway by 2030
- >40% women in management and leadership by 2025
- >30% diverse nationality (non-OECD) of executives by 2025
- Employee Engagement Survey score in the 75th percentile of global norm by 2025
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero across the business and 100% green solutions to customers by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate changeSafety and securityDiversity, equity and inclusionBusiness ethicsData ethicsSustainable procurement