Carbon Footprint — Operations: How does A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S score?

Maersk reports 33,939 kt Scope 1 and 356 kt Scope 2 market-based emissions for 2024 in its CSRD-aligned Integrated Annual Report. Data follows GHG Protocol with third-party assurance, multi-year tracking since 2019, and granular breakdown by segment including both location and market-based Scope 2 variants.

Carbon Footprint — Supply Chain: How does A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S score?

Maersk reported 49,232 kt Scope 3 emissions across 12 of 15 GHG Protocol categories in 2024. Roughly 60% of top 200 customers have committed to or set science-based targets. An Emissions Dashboard helps customers track supply chain emissions. Full Scope 3 verification remains limited.

Emissions Trajectory: How does A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S score?

Total emissions rose 7.57% from 2023 to 2024 (77.7 to 83.6 Mt CO₂e) due to Red Sea rerouting and fleet utilisation. EEOI reached record low of 10.8 g CO₂/tonne-nm in 2025, but absolute emissions have not declined from the 2022 baseline of 82.4 Mt. Scope 3 rose further in 2025 to 51,183 kt.

Energy Source: How does A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S score?

APM Terminals renewable electricity usage reached 62% in 2025 from 46% in 2024, targeting 100% by 2030 (SBTi validated). Maersk operates 19 dual-fuel green methanol vessels by 2025. However, marine fuel oil dominates vessel propulsion energy consumption, leaving the overall energy mix heavily fossil-dependent.

Nature & Biodiversity Impact: How does A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S score?

Maersk performed initial LEAP framework assessment for nature issues. Company received B grade from Whale Safe for voluntary speed reductions, supports ocean cleanup initiatives, and complies with ballast water regulations. All owned vessels are ISO 14001 certified. However, no quantified biodiversity metrics or TNFD-aligned targets have been published.

Resource Use & Waste: How does A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S score?

Maersk completed a Global Waste Assessment for Logistics & Services and APM Terminals operations. Company piloted circular mooring ropes with C-Loop and developed cradle-to-cradle vessel material passports for end-of-life recycling. Founding member of Ship Recycling Transparency Initiative. Quantified circular economy targets and waste reduction metrics remain limited in public disclosure.

Water Impact: How does A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S score?

Maersk developed enhanced water consumption reporting methodologies and identified drought/water stress as a terminal climate risk in its 2022 assessment. Context-based water reporting referenced. Quantified water footprint data, reduction targets, and detailed water management metrics are not prominently disclosed in publicly accessible materials.

Targets & Commitments: How does A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S score?

Maersk became the first company with SBTi-validated targets under Maritime Guidance in early 2024. Targets include 34.7% absolute Scope 1 and 21.9% Scope 3 reductions by 2030 (from 2022 base), and 96% Scope 1+2 and 90% Scope 3 by 2040. Net-zero by 2040 across full value chain with reduction-first approach.

Transparency & Accountability: How does A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S score?

Maersk published its first CSRD-aligned Integrated Annual Report for 2024. Dedicated Head of Corporate Sustainability reports quarterly to executive leadership and Board of Directors. Company discloses TCFD/CSRD, reports to CDP, and publishes industry association membership reviews. Executive compensation linkage to sustainability targets is not prominently documented.

Controversies & Red Flags: How does A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S score?

NewClimate Institute (2022) identified Maersk among only three companies committing to >90% value chain decarbonisation. InfluenceMap rates Maersk as supportive of science-aligned climate policy (2023-25). However: received B (not A) from Whale Safe on speed compliance; Vice raised greenwashing questions about green methanol scalability; serves on International Chamber of Shipping board with historically mixed climate positions.

A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S Sustainability Score: 29/100

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Maersk has strong climate targets validated by SBTi and comprehensive emissions reporting across all scopes, but absolute emissions rose 7.57% in 2024 despite intensity improvements. Nature impact remains largely unquantified; water and waste disclosure is thin. Green methanol scaling claims face greenwashing questions.

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The calculation

Every score shows its working.

Same formula for every company. No curve. No private weighting.

SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × Scale

Industry base impact

Shipping / Logistics sector ceiling.

30 / 100

Performance score

Sum of the 10 rubric questions, scored 0–10 each.

56 / 100

Raw score

Weighted average before scale penalty.

(0.3 × 30) + (0.7 × 56) = 48.2

Scale penalty

Multiplier based on absolute emissions volume — physics-first.

× 0.6

Final score

Rounded. Significant gaps.

29 / 100

The ten questions

Where A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S is strong, and where it isn't.

Strongest on Carbon Footprint — Operations and Targets & Commitments (8/10, 8/10). Weakest on Water Impact and Emissions Trajectory (3/10, 3/10).

Where the evidence comes from

Every document used, listed.

19 sources used in this assessment. All publicly available. Each row shows which rubric questions it informed.

12 of 19 sources are third-party verified or public record.

[1]Third-party verified

Tracenable — AP Møller - Mærsk GHG Emissions Data

Ongoing

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Where A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S is strong, and where it isn't.

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Where A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S sits among shipping / logistics peers.

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