ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd
ZIM's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, ZIM 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).
ZIM has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | 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. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 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.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 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.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 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.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into ZIM's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of ZIM amounted to 6,522,669 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 ZIM increased by 17.99%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
ZIM's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are ZIM's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of ZIM were 6,518,780 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has ZIM reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, ZIM's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 122.35%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), ZIM's Scope 1 emissions increased by 18%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are ZIM's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, ZIM reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,560 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 3,889 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has ZIM reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), ZIM's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that ZIM 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does ZIM use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, ZIM reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
ZIM's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into ZIM's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, ZIM reported 3,244,058 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 2024 disclosure of ZIM includes a breakdown across 10 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
ZIM's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are ZIM's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, ZIM reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,244,058 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 99.86% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0.14% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), ZIM's Scope 3 emissions increased by 87.4%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does ZIM disclose?
In 2024, ZIM reported emissions for 10 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of ZIM's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to ZIM's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 1,546,948 tCO₂e (47.69%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 649,524 tCO₂e (20.02%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 547,342 tCO₂e (16.87%)
ZIM's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into ZIM’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, ZIM reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 6,518,780 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 8,427 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 773.52 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
ZIM's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does ZIM's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, ZIM reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 773.52 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 650.55 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does ZIM rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, ZIM ranked 13 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
ZIM is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into ZIM's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, ZIM reported a total carbon footprint of 9,766,727 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 34.54% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to ZIM's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 66.74% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 33.22%. a