Maersk sets bold CO2 emissions target

With the launch of this new CO2 reduction target as part of its 2014 Sustainability Update, Maersk Line says it’s accelerating its effort to reduce its carbon footprint whilst growing the business.

“We lead the way in ‘doing more with less’,” said Signe Bruun Jensen, global head of sustainability, Maersk Line. “We constantly seek out innovative and commercially viable ways to reduce our environmental impacts, be it CO2 and other air emissions, ballast water, or the materials we use to build our vessels.”

In 2014, Maersk Line also launched the Carbon Pact challenge. The Carbon Pact is a long-term partnership wherein Maersk Line commits to a CO2 target specifically tailored to the business of the individual customer. As part of the agreement, both companies also pledge to jointly drive transparency and promote more sustainable procurement – raising the bar for the entire industry.

“Maersk Line shares aspirations for sustainable, profitable growth with many of our customers. By committing to reducing supply-chain emissions, we’re demonstrating our commitment to delivering tangible carbon savings,” added Stephen Schueler, chief commercial officer, Maersk Line.