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Global Ship Lease Inc

Common Name
Global Ship Lease
Country
United Kingdom
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Marine Shipping
Employees
7
Ticker
GSL
Exchange
New York Stock Exchange
Description
Global Ship Lease Inc. is a containership leasing company that owns and charters a diversified fleet of mid-sized and smaller container vessels to liner operators worldwide. The company’s business mod...

Global Ship Lease's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Global Ship Lease completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).

However, Global Ship Lease has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

Metric (tCO2e)20242023
Total Scope 1
3,377,279a
3,211,026a
Total Scope 2
Unspecified Calculation Method
N/A
73.82a
Total Scope 3
N/AN/A
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
4,786.8748a
4,816.1898a
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a. Global Ship Lease's ESG Report 2024

Insights into Global Ship Lease's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Global Ship Lease amounted to 3,377,356.81 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a

Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Global Ship Lease increased by 5.18%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a

Global Ship Lease's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

202320240850 k1.7 M2.55 M3.4 MtCO2e+5%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Global Ship Lease's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Global Ship Lease were 3,377,279 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Global Ship Lease's Scope 1 emissions increased by 5.18%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a

What are Global Ship Lease's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Global Ship Lease reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 77.81 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a

What methodology does Global Ship Lease use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Global Ship Lease reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method.a

Global Ship Lease's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20232024020406080tCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Global Ship Lease’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Global Ship Lease reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,377,279 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 706 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 4,786.87 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

Global Ship Lease's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

2005,000100,0002,000,00020,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1002001,0002,00010,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Hoegh AutolinersYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,214,587 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,426Scope 1 Intensity: 852.04 tCO2e/$MHamburger Hafen und LogistikYear: 2025Scope 1: 59,740 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,065Scope 1 Intensity: 28.93 tCO2e/$MNavios Maritime PartnersYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,467,193 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,334Scope 1 Intensity: 3,348.55 tCO2e/$MPan OceanYear: 2025Scope 1: 3,315,253 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,762Scope 1 Intensity: 881.18 tCO2e/$MViking Line AbpYear: 2025Scope 1: 231,543 tCO2eRevenue: $M 565Scope 1 Intensity: 409.54 tCO2e/$MTallink GruppYear: 2025Scope 1: 419,371 tCO2eRevenue: $M 900Scope 1 Intensity: 466.11 tCO2e/$MLog-in Logistica IntermodalYear: 2022Scope 1: 142,985 tCO2eRevenue: $M 391Scope 1 Intensity: 365.55 tCO2e/$MDanaosYear: 2025Scope 1: 3,793,839 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,042Scope 1 Intensity: 3,639.33 tCO2e/$MGreat Eastern ShippingYear: 2026Scope 1: 810,211 tCO2eRevenue: $M 579Scope 1 Intensity: 1,398.70 tCO2e/$MStar Bulk CarriersYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,186,066 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,265Scope 1 Intensity: 2,517.72 tCO2e/$MBeibu Gulf PortYear: 2025Scope 1: 108,998 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,088Scope 1 Intensity: 100.22 tCO2e/$MTangshan Port GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 39,808 tCO2eRevenue: $M 812Scope 1 Intensity: 49.03 tCO2e/$MWestports HoldingsYear: 2025Scope 1: 136,485 tCO2eRevenue: $M 770Scope 1 Intensity: 177.26 tCO2e/$MJSW InfrastructureYear: 2026Scope 1: 33,200 tCO2eRevenue: $M 574Scope 1 Intensity: 57.82 tCO2e/$MMPC Container ShipsYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,341,810 tCO2eRevenue: $M 518Scope 1 Intensity: 2,591.35 tCO2e/$MIrish Continental GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 542,559 tCO2eRevenue: $M 784Scope 1 Intensity: 692.21 tCO2e/$MCapital Clean Energy CarriersYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,293,029 tCO2eRevenue: $M 369Scope 1 Intensity: 3,500.23 tCO2e/$MSociedad Matriz SAAMYear: 2025Scope 1: 148,530 tCO2eRevenue: $M 632Scope 1 Intensity: 235.08 tCO2e/$MU-Ming Marine TransportYear: 2025Scope 1: 420,353 tCO2eRevenue: $M 497Scope 1 Intensity: 846.15 tCO2e/$MCostamareYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,377,604 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,084Scope 1 Intensity: 3,060.43 tCO2e/$MWisdom Marine LinesYear: 2025Scope 1: 17,988 tCO2eRevenue: $M 542Scope 1 Intensity: 33.19 tCO2e/$MSantos Brasil ParticipacoesYear: 2024Scope 1: 31,681 tCO2eRevenue: $M 470Scope 1 Intensity: 67.42 tCO2e/$MJames Fisher and SonsYear: 2024Scope 1: 48,584 tCO2eRevenue: $M 549Scope 1 Intensity: 88.45 tCO2e/$MClarksonYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,014 tCO2eRevenue: $M 814Scope 1 Intensity: 1.25 tCO2e/$MGlobal Ship LeaseYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,377,279 tCO2eRevenue: $M 706Scope 1 Intensity: 4,786.87 tCO2e/$M

How does Global Ship Lease's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Global Ship Lease reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 4,786.87 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 437.83, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Global Ship Lease rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Global Ship Lease ranked 25 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

This places Global Ship Lease among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a

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