Ranking Retailers and Shipping Carriers
This Report Card is designed to evaluate major retailers and shipping carriers on their commitment to rapid decarbonization, air pollution reductions, and development of zero-emission fuels for maritime shipping.
Company Name
Overall Grade
End Port Pollution
IKEA has publicly committed to reducing port pollution and is a founding member of coZEV. IKEA prioritizes clean ports and negotiates with ports on pollution reduction. IKEA advocates for regulatory measures to reduce port pollution and is working towards a comprehensive breakdown of their air pollutant emissions.
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IKEA has an ambitious short-term emissions reduction target of 70% by 2030 for transportation, which includes maritime shipping. IKEA has moved cargo from fossil-fueled ships to lower-emission transportation options. It has a request for proposals (RFP) for lower emission shipping and reported a reduction in transport emissions. IKEA supports strengthening emissions standards and reports the percentage of goods they ship on lower emissions vessels.
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IKEA has a strong general decarbonization commitment, including zero-emissions ocean shipping by 2040. IKEA is a member of the Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA) and works with carriers investing in zero-emission technologies, while advocating that other carriers do so. IKEA provides a comprehensive account of their supply chain emissions, including a breakdown of greenhouse gas emissions by transportation mode.
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Amazon does not have a stated air pollution reduction commitment. The company is a founding member of coZEV (Cargo Owners for Zero Emission Vessels) and advocates generally for climate policy. The company reports Scopes 1-3 emissions and transport emissions but not in detail. Amazon has deployed compressed fossil gas trucks (CNG) in its fleet.
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Amazon has short-term emissions reduction commitments that includes maritime-specific targets, advocates for stronger emissions standards, and has contracts for lower-emissions shipping. However, Amazon does not even offer lower-emission options through their own shipping company, and their transport emissions are increasing.
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Amazon has committed to reaching carbon neutrality by 2040, including a volume-based maritime shipping target. The company also has benchmarks for moving their cargo onto lower-emissions ships and invests in zero-emissions technology. Amazon is a founding member of the Zero Emissions Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA). It is also a member of the First Mover’s Coalition. To our knowledge, Amazon is the only company analyzed to request that their Carbon Disclosure Project report not be made public.
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Home Depot only reports land-based transport emissions. Home Depot has not committed to reducing air pollution and does not advocate for regulatory measures to reduce port pollution, though the company has invested in hydrogen-powered forklifts.
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Home Depot’s short-term emissions reduction commitments only pertain to CO2 and to Scopes 1 and 2, with a 50% reduction by 2035. The company does not have a Scope 3 commitment. Home Depot advocates for reducing emissions but does not disclose their maritime emissions or advocate against fossil fuel buildout.
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Home Depot’s emissions reduction commitment only pertains to Scopes 1-2. It does not have a net-zero commitment. Unlike most companies, its commitment also only addresses CO2, rather than all greenhouse gases (CO2e). The company employs efficiency measures and engages with their suppliers on emissions reduction. It has not partnered with ports or carriers to support zero emission vessel infrastructure buildout, invested in zero emission vessel fuels and technologies, or joined business coalitions (coZEV, ZEMBA) to accelerate maritime decarbonization.
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Lowe’s reports their Scopes 1-3 greenhouse gas emissions. The company does not have an air pollution reduction commitment, a pollution reduction plan, nor are they actively advocating for port pollution reduction.
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Lowe’s has moderate short-term emissions reduction commitments, including a 22.5% Scope 3 reduction and 40% Scope 1-2 emissions by 2030 (2021 baseline). Lowe’s is not advocating for strengthening emissions reductions standards or against fossil fuel buildout.
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Lowe’s has a moderate general emissions commitment to reach carbon neutrality by 2050. The company utilizes optimization methods and engages with their suppliers on emissions reduction, but has incomplete emissions reporting. Lowe’s has not partnered with ports or carriers to support zero emission vessel infrastructure buildout, invested in zero emission vessel fuels and technologies, or joined business coalitions (coZEV, ZEMBA) to accelerate maritime decarbonization.
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Walmart advocates generally for climate policy and reports Scope 1 and 2 emissions. The company does not have a stated pollution reduction commitment or track their air pollutant emissions. Walmart also relies on fossil gas in drayage operations.
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Walmart has undergone efforts to reduce emissions in their supply chain through their Project Gigaton, but the company has not set an Scope 3 absolute emissions reduction target. The company has also developed public policy principles on emissions reduction, but fails to report transport emissions.
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Walmart has committed to net carbon neutrality by 2040, but does not include Scope 3 emissions. The company has taken steps to develop efficiency and optimization measures, and engages with their suppliers on emissions reduction, but Walmart’s emissions reporting is limited. It has not partnered with ports or carriers to support zero emission vessel infrastructure buildout, invested in zero emission vessel fuels and technologies, or joined business coalitions (coZEV, ZEMBA) to accelerate maritime decarbonization.
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Target is a member of coZEV (Cargo Owners for Zero Emission Vessels) and reports their Scopes 1-3 emissions and transport greenhouse gas emissions. The company does not report its criteria air pollution, nor does it have a plan to quantify these emissions. Target has failed to take steps to reduce its ocean shipping criteria pollutant air emissions, despite being one of the top three worst contributors to port air pollution in the US according to a Ship It Zero analysis. Target does not publicly support regulatory measures to reduce port pollution.
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Target has only committed to a 50% reduction for Scope 1-2 and 30% reduction for Scope 3 emissions by 2030. Target has not taken steps to implement ocean shipping greenhouse gas emissions reductions. The company advocates for climate policy and reports their maritime emissions. Target reported an increase in their upstream transportation emissions. It does not have contracts for lower emissions shipping.
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Target has committed to carbon neutrality by 2040, which includes a maritime-specific target. The company employs efficiency measures and engages with their suppliers on emissions reductions. Target does not have partnerships investing in zero-emissions infrastructure or green corridors. Target annually reports their emissions, including Scope 3. It has not joined the Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA).
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Ashley Furniture is not taking any action related to air pollution in ports.
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Ashley Furniture is not taking short-term steps to reduce their shipping emissions.
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Ashley Furniture does not have a long-term decarbonization goal.
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Living Spaces is not taking any action related to air pollution in ports.
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Living Spaces is not taking short-term steps to reduce their shipping emissions.
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Living Spaces does not have a long-term decarbonization goal.
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Williams-Sonoma, Inc. has a vague commitment to reduce pollution and reports their Scope 1-3 greenhouse gas emissions, including their land transport emissions. The company does not have a plan to reduce air pollution nor do they advocate for policies to reduce port pollution.
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Williams-Sonoma has a short-term emissions reduction target of 50% for Scopes 1-2 and 14% for Scope 3 by 2030. The company reported a transport emission decrease, but lacks a clear implementation plan. Williams-Sonoma does not advocate for strengthening emissions standards or against fossil fuel buildout.
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Williams-Sonoma has a goal of carbon neutrality by 2025, but only Scopes 1-2. The company utilizes optimization practices and engages with their suppliers on emissions reduction. Williams-Sonoma reports incomplete emissions data. It has not partnered with ports or carriers to support zero emission vessel infrastructure buildout, invested in zero emission vessel fuels and technologies, or joined business coalitions (coZEV, ZEMBA) to accelerate maritime decarbonization.
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Costco reports Scope 1-2 greenhouse emissions and has invested in some electrification of their land fleet. The company does not have a commitment to reduce air pollution and does not advocate for policy or regulatory changes to reduce port pollution.
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Costco does not have short-term emissions reduction commitments or implementation plans. The company relies on fossil gas and reported an absolute increase in transport emissions.
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Costco does not have a meaningful general emissions reduction target. The company utilizes efficiency and optimization practices and engages with their suppliers on emissions reduction. It has not partnered with ports or carriers to support zero emission vessel infrastructure buildout, invested in zero emission vessel fuels and technologies, or joined business coalitions (coZEV, ZEMBA) to accelerate maritime decarbonization.
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Samsung reports Scopes 1-2 emissions and some air pollutant emissions. The company does not have a stated commitment to reduce air pollution, a plan to achieve such reductions, nor does the company advocate for regulatory changes to reduce port pollution.
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Samsung does not have a publicly stated commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the short-term, nor a plan to implement emissions reductions. The company does not advocate for strengthening emissions reductions standards or against fossil fuel buildout.
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Samsung is only committed to net carbon neutrality by 2050 for Scopes 1 and 2. Samsung utilizes packaging optimization. It has not partnered with ports or carriers to support zero emission vessel infrastructure buildout, invested in zero emission vessel fuels and technologies, or joined business coalitions (coZEV, ZEMBA) to accelerate maritime decarbonization
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LG Electronics has a vague commitment to reduce pollution and reports their Scope 1-3 greenhouse gas emissions, including their land transport emissions. The company does not have an implementation plan for reducing air pollution, nor does the company advocate for regulatory changes to reduce port pollution.
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LG has a short-term emissions target of 54.6% reduction for Scopes 1-2 and only 20% for scope 3 by 2030. The company does not advocate for stronger emissions standards or against fossil fuel buildout, nor does it have a plan to implement emissions reductions.
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LG Electronics has a goal of 100% renewable energy, but only by 2050. The company engages with suppliers on emissions reduction but reports incomplete emissions data that excludes maritime shipping. LG has not partnered with ports or carriers to support zero emission vessel infrastructure buildout, invested in zero emission vessel fuels and technologies, or joined business coalitions (coZEV, ZEMBA) to accelerate maritime decarbonization.
End Port Pollution
Dell has a commitment to reduce air pollution that focuses on manufacturing. Dell reports Scopes 1-3 greenhouse gas emissions, some air pollutants and their transport emissions. Dell does not have a port pollution reduction plan or advocate for regulatory steps to reduce port pollution.
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Dell has 2030 emissions reduction targets of 50% for Scopes 1-2 and 45% for Scope 3. This Scope 3 target does not include upstream transportation. Dell has expressed public support for strengthening greenhouse gas reduction policies, but reported an absolute increase in transport emissions.
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Dell has only committed to carbon neutrality by 2050. The company utilizes efficiency measures and engages with suppliers on emissions reductions. It has not partnered with ports or carriers to support zero emission vessel infrastructure buildout, invested in zero emission vessel fuels and technologies, or joined business coalitions (coZEV, ZEMBA) to accelerate maritime decarbonization.
End Port Pollution
Hewlett-Packard has publicly committed to reduce air pollution and reports Scopes 1-3 emissions and transport emissions. The company does not have a port pollution reduction plan, and HP does not advocate for port pollution reduction policies.
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Hewlett-Packard has 2030 emissions reduction targets of 65% by 2025 (2015 baseline) for Scopes 1 &2 and 50% for Scope 3 by 2030 (2019 baseline) . The company does not have an publicly available implementation plan to reach these benchmarks for transport. It advocates for strengthened greenhouse gas reduction standards generally, but does not advocate for stronger maritime shipping decarbonization specifically.
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Hewlett-Packard’s has committed to net-zero by 2040. HP has participated in the zero-emissions fuel pilot program. It has not partnered with ports or carriers to support zero emission vessel infrastructure buildout, invested in zero emission vessel fuels and technologies, or joined business coalitions (coZEV, ZEMBA) to accelerate maritime decarbonization.
End Port Pollution
VF Corporation reports their Scope 1-3 emissions and transport emissions. The company has not committed to reducing air pollution and does not have a plan for reducing port pollution. VF Corporation does not advocate for regulatory changes to reduce pollution at ports.
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VF Corporation has a moderate short-term emissions reduction target of 55% for Scopes 1-2 and 30% for Scope 3 by 2030 (2017 baseline). The company has contracted to ship their goods on lower-emissions vessels and supports stronger emissions policies. However, VF Corp. does not report the percentages of their cargo on lower emissions vessels, nor a breakdown of emissions by transportation mode. The company also has not publicly advocated against fossil fuel bunkering infrastructure or fossil-fueled ocean shipping.
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VF has only committed to net zero carbon emissions by 2050, but has transport-specific commitments. The company utilizes efficiency measures and engages with suppliers on emissions reductions. It has not partnered with ports or carriers to support zero emission vessel infrastructure buildout, invested in zero emission vessel fuels and technologies, or joined business coalitions (coZEV, ZEMBA) to accelerate maritime decarbonization.
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H&M has not committed to reducing air pollution, though the company has invested in zero-emission vehicles and publicly supports regulatory measures to reduce port pollution. H&M reports Scopes 1-3 emissions and transport emissions, but does not negotiate with ports on pollution reduction.
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H&M has a goal of reducing Scope 3 emissions by 56% by 2030 (2019 baseline). The company has trialed lower emission shipping programs, though it is unclear whether this has continued or the percentage of goods that are transported on lower-emission vessels. It advocates for stronger climate policies generally. H&M’s reporting on transport emissions is not broken down by mode.
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H&M has committed to carbon neutrality by 2040, including strong benchmarks but no maritime-specific commitment. The company has contracted carriers on lower emission technologies and has committed to only shipping goods on Clean Cargo verified carriers. It has not partnered with ports or carriers to support zero emission vessel infrastructure buildout, invested in zero emission vessel fuels and technologies, or joined business coalitions (coZEV, ZEMBA) to accelerate maritime decarbonization.
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Adidas does not have a publicly stated commitment to reduce air pollution, a plan to reduce port pollution, or advocate for regulatory changes to reduce port pollution. The company only reports Scope 1-2 emissions.
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Adidas’ moderate 2030 absolute emissions reduction commitment is 30% across Scopes 1-3 (2017 baseline). The company does not have contracts to ship their goods on cleaner ships nor advocate for stronger emission standards. Adidas does not report upstream transportation emissions by mode.
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Adidas has only committed to carbon neutrality by 2050, with no maritime-specific commitment. The company engages with suppliers on emissions reductions. It has not partnered with ports or carriers to support zero emission vessel infrastructure buildout, invested in zero emission vessel fuels and technologies, or joined business coalitions (coZEV, ZEMBA) to accelerate maritime decarbonization.
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Nike does not have a commitment or implementation plan to reduce air pollution, though the company engages in general climate advocacy. The company reports Scopes 1-3 and some air pollutant emissions and transport emissions.
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Nike has committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions by 30% by 2030, with transport-specific targets. They have had contracts to ship their goods on lower-emission vessels, but do not advocate against fossil fuel buildout. Nike did report an absolute emissions reduction from upstream transportation, but does not break down these emissions by mode.
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Nike has only committed to carbon neutrality by 2050, but with no maritime-specific target. The company did partner with Future Proof Shipping to launch an inland hydrogen-fueled container ship. It is the only company in this report card to actively partner on a zero emission vessel project. It is a member of multiple business coalitions focused on climate action, but has not joined the most ambitious maritime-specific coalitions (coZEV, ZEMBA) to accelerate maritime decarbonization.
Company Name
Overall Grade
End Port Pollution
APM-Maersk has publicly committed to and invested in shore power and terminal electrification while participating in ZEV infrastructure partnerships. It is the only carrier to pilot renewable energy offshore charging stations for ships at anchor. It has strong greenhouse gas reduction targets for port operations and land-based transportation. Though the company states that it wants to reduce air pollution, it has not reported its criteria air pollutant emissions nor set benchmarks for pollutant reductions.
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APM-Maersk has strong short-term emissions reduction commitments and provides cleaner fuel and efficiency measures for customers. The company reports their emissions and advocates for decarbonization. It is the only carrier in this analysis to explicitly exclude liquefied natural gas (LNG) from its decarbonization pathway. However, its emissions are increasing and it is reliant on scrubbers.
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APM-Maersk has committed to carbon neutrality by 2040 with strong interim targets. It has also committed to transporting 25% of cargo on zero emission vessels by 2030. The company invests in green newbuilds, green fuel contracts, and green shipping corridor development. APM-Maersk provides a clear pathway to their zero emissions transition.
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MSC has publicly committed to and invested in shore power and terminal electrification (though only four terminals thus far) while participating in zero emission vessel infrastructure partnerships. While the company states that it wants to reduce air pollution, its implementation and public reporting is insufficient.
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MSC has moderate short-term emissions reduction commitments, but is heavily reliant on liquefied natural gas (LNG) and scrubbers. It has signed long-term LNG fuel contracts. The company offers some cleaner fuel and efficiency measures for customers, but without benchmarks for use. MSC reports their total fleet emissions.
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MSC has committed to carbon neutrality with interim benchmarks, but only by 2050. While MSC has green newbuilds, it is also investing heavily in LNG newbuilds. MSC advocates for green corridors and provides a decarbonization pathway, but its annual reporting is insufficient.
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COSCO has publicly committed to and invested in shore power and terminal electrification. COSCO supports regulatory changes to reduce port pollution, but while the company states that it wants to reduce air pollution, its implementation and public reporting is insufficient.
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COSCO has a modest short-term emissions reduction commitment of a 12% reduction by 2030. The company provides some alternative fuel options and efficiency measures, but is reliant on LNG and scrubbers. The company reports annually on total fleet emissions and fuel use.
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COSCO has an extremely weak commitment to reach carbon neutrality by 2060. It invests in efficiency measures and alternative fuel research, but does not have a decarbonization pathway. COSCO supports green corridor development and has ordered green newbuilds, but also relies on LNG.
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CMA CGM has publicly committed to and invested in shore power and terminal electrification. CMA CGM supports regulatory changes to reduce port pollution, but while the company states that it wants to reduce air pollution, its implementation and public reporting is insufficient.
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CMA CGM has a strong short-term target of 55% emissions reduction by 2030 (1990 baseline). The company provides an alternative fuel option and efficiency measures for customers, but is heavily reliant on LNG and scrubbers. Its “eco-friendly” shipping also offers carbon offsets. It has signed multi-year LNG fuel contracts with Shell and TotalEnergies. CMA CGM advocates for stronger emissions reduction standards and reports annually on their total fleet emissions.
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CMA CGM has committed to carbon neutrality with interim benchmarks, but only by 2050. The company has dual-fuel newbuilds but also LNG newbuilds in the orderbook. CMA CGM publicly supports green corridor development and has established a Fund for Energies to drive research. The company provides a decarbonization pathway but it is far too reliant on LNG.
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Hapag-Lloyd has only made vague commitments to reduce air pollution and utilize shore power, and its air pollutant reporting is insufficient. The company has invested in alternative fuel bunkering, but does not publicly support measures to reduce port pollution.
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Hapag-Lloyd has a moderate short-term emissions reduction commitment of 30% by 2030. The company offers alternative fuels and efficiency measures for customers but is reliant on LNG and advocates for scrubber use. The company has signed a long-term LNG bunkering contract with Shell. The company reports annually on total fleet emissions and fuel use.
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Hapag-Lloyd has committed to net carbon neutrality by 2045.The company has invested in biofuels, which is not a long-term solution. Its decarbonization plan is reliant on LNG. Hapag-Lloyd does not have a clear pathway toward decarbonization, and its reporting on annual progress is piecemeal.
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ONE utilizes shore power and has invested in alternative fuel bunkering and partnered with carriers and ports on zero-emissions infrastructure. While the company states that it wants to reduce air pollution, its implementation and public reporting are insufficient.
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ONE has an ambitious short-term emissions reduction target of 70% by 2030 (2008 baseline). The company offers alternative fuel options and invests in future alternative fuel buildout, but is reliant on scrubbers. The company supports stronger emissions reduction standards and reports its total fleet emissions.
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ONE has committed to carbon net neutrality by 2050, with strong interim targets. The company has ordered ammonia-powered newbuilds and invests in alternative fuel research and bunkering contracts. ONE supports green shipping corridor development and has a pathway toward decarbonization.
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Evergreen has publicly committed to and invested in shore power and terminal electrification. Though Evergreen states that it wants to reduce air pollution, its public reporting is insufficient and it does not advocate for regulatory changes or have partnerships to reduce port pollution.
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Evergreen has a 50% carbon dioxide emission reduction commitment by 2030 (2008 baseline), but fails to address other greenhouse gas emissions. The company focuses on efficiency measures and is reliant on scrubbers. Evergreen has not supported strengthening emission standards, though the company reports their total fleet emissions.
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Evergreen has only committed to achieving carbon dioxide neutrality and a 50% CO2e reduction by 2050. Evergreen invests in alternative fuel bunkering and methanol newbuilds, but it has not publicly supported green shipping corridor development. Evergreen’s pathway toward decarbonization is incomplete and its targets among the weakest.
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HMM has publicly committed to and invested in shore power and terminal electrification. It supports green corridor development. Though the company states that it wants to reduce air pollution, HMM’s air pollution commitment and emission reporting lack benchmarks.
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HMM has committed to reducing its emissions intensity by 70% by 2030 (2008 baseline). HMM has also committed to 12% alternative fuel use by 2025. However, the company is highly reliant on LNG and scrubbers. HMM advocates for decarbonization through industry groups and reports their total fleet emissions.
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HMM has only committed to net-zero CO2e by 2050, but has interim intensity targets. HMM has an internal alternative fuel research team and an ammonia bunkering contract. HMM supports green corridor development. It has a reasonably clear pathway to decarbonization, but needs to move away from LNG.
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Yang Ming has publicly committed to and invested in shore power and terminal electrification. Yang Ming supports green corridor development but does not support regulatory changes on port pollution. While the company states that it wants to reduce air pollution, it lacks benchmarks.
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Yang Ming has achieved its goal of a 40% emissions intensity reduction for carbon dioxide from a 2008 baseline, but has no other short-term targets. It does not address its other greenhouse gas emissions (CO2e). The company has efficiency measures but is reliant on LNG and scrubbers. The company reports annually on their total fleet emissions.
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Yang Ming has a weak commitment of reaching a 70% carbon dioxide intensity reduction by 2050 (2008 baseline). Its 2050 target does not include its other greenhouse gas emissions. Yang Ming has some marine gas oil (MGO) vessels but also has LNG newbuilds on the orderbook. The company does not provide a clear pathway toward decarbonization.
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PIL utilizes shore power, but it does not report on its shore power use. PIL discusses reducing one air pollutant but does not report on its pollutant emissions. PIL has invested in zero emission port infrastructure and supports green shipping corridors.
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PIL does not have substantive short-term emissions reduction targets. The company provides some efficiency measures and alternative fuels but relies on LNG and scrubbers. While PIL advocates for decarbonization through industry groups, the company does not report on their fleet emissions.
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PIL has only committed to net-zero carbon emission by 2050, and does not have interim benchmarks toward this goal. Its 2050 target appears to only pertain to carbon dioxide, rather than all greenhouse gases (CO2e). The company has introduced a biofuels pilot, but does not have a clear decarbonization pathway.