- Climate change impacts on infrastructure and operations
- Decarbonization of global supply chains
- Supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical tensions and conflicts
- Shortage of seafarers and truck drivers
- Cybersecurity risks
- Growing inequality
- Illegal wildlife trade
- Managing risks associated with new entities and geographic areas
- Competition for sustainable energy sources
- Availability of net-zero fuels
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SA
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SA disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 33.0M tCO2e/year (Scope 1). By scope: Scope 1: 33.0M tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 238.5K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 10.8M tCO2e/year. 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
33.0M tCO2e/year (Scope 1)
2023
Water Usage
1.8M m3/year
2023
Waste
366.5K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
432.4M GJ/year
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). | 33.0M tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 238.5K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 10.8M tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- EEOI class-verified as 13.46 (-8.6% from 2022)
- 15 dual-fuel vessels in service
- 1,050,177 tonnes of certified sustainable biofuel bunkered
- Continued investment in upgrading existing vessels with energy-saving technologies
- Expansion of inland network prioritizing rail transport
- Implementation of just-in-time projects to reduce vessel time in port
- Installation of air lubrication systems across over 20 newbuilding vessels
- Successful pilot of 'Windshield Project' for energy efficiency gain
- Progressive installation of air lubrication systems across over 20 newbuilding vessels
- Reduction of around 70% single-use plastics since 2020
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption
- Reduce single-use plastics
- Improve energy efficiency
- Increase renewable energy use at terminals
- Implement Human Rights Due Diligence roadmap
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 20% dual-fuel vessel capacity by 2027
- Transition to bio- and synthetic LNG
- 100% fully standardized eBL by 2030
- Further integrate new entities into sustainability roadmap
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero GHG emissions by or around 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
DecarbonizationInclusive TradeSocial ChallengesHuman RightsBiodiversityCircular EconomySafetyGovernance