Hapag-Lloyd AG
Hapag-Lloyd's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Hapag-Lloyd 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), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Hapag-Lloyd has also provided a category-level breakdown for 2 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Hapag-Lloyd's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Hapag-Lloyd amounted to 12,636,773 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Hapag-Lloyd increased by 157,859.66%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Hapag-Lloyd's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Hapag-Lloyd's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Hapag-Lloyd were 12,625,751 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Hapag-Lloyd reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Hapag-Lloyd's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 1.36%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
What are Hapag-Lloyd's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Hapag-Lloyd reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 11,022 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
Has Hapag-Lloyd reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), Hapag-Lloyd's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) rose by 37.78% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a
What methodology does Hapag-Lloyd use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Hapag-Lloyd reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
Hapag-Lloyd's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Hapag-Lloyd's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Hapag-Lloyd reported 2,259,926 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2023 disclosure of Hapag-Lloyd includes a breakdown across 2 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Hapag-Lloyd's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Hapag-Lloyd's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Hapag-Lloyd reported total Scope 3 emissions of 2,259,926 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Hapag-Lloyd disclose?
In 2023, Hapag-Lloyd reported emissions for 2 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Hapag-Lloyd's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Hapag-Lloyd's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 2,239,926 tCO₂e (99.12%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 20,000 tCO₂e (0.88%)
Hapag-Lloyd's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Hapag-Lloyd's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Hapag-Lloyd reported a total carbon footprint of 14,896,699 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 186,108.74% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Hapag-Lloyd's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 84.76% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 15.17%. a