Climate Change Data

CMA CGM

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:39.7 MtCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:25.54 MtCO2e (Maritime)
Scope 2 Emissions:0.22 MtCO2e (Maritime)
Scope 3 Emissions:13.92 MtCO2e (Maritime)
Renewable Energy Share:34% (CEVA warehouses)
Total Energy Consumption:424,445 MWh (CEVA warehouses)
Waste Generated:148 m3 per ship
Carbon Intensity:Reduced carbon intensity of maritime activities by 56% since 2008.

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Biodiversity
  • Employee Safety and Inclusion
  • Employee Engagement and Training
  • Fair Trade with Suppliers and Customers
  • Community Engagement

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced CO2e emissions by almost 1 million tonnes in shipping activities (WTW).
  • Improved maritime activities performance by more than 12% (speed optimizations, retrofits, entry of more efficient ships into the fleet).
  • Reduced Scope 3 Maritime emissions by around 1.5 million tonnes CO2e.
  • 84% of CEVA warehouses equipped with LEDs.
  • 34% of CEVA warehouse energy from low-carbon electricity.
  • 66% of inland freight transported by rail or barge.

Social Achievements

  • Launched TANGRAM, a new training and innovation center, enabling nearly 5,000 talents per year to gain skills for sustainable transport and logistics.
  • Launched “One Month, One Bias” campaign to foster better understanding of diversity and inclusion issues.
  • Continued focus on training, with 2.29 days of training per employee.
  • Delivered emergency aid to populations affected by natural disasters in Morocco and Turkey.
  • Developed new partnerships to build educational centers in India, Vietnam, Brazil, and Kenya.

Governance Achievements

  • Launched an unprecedented Coalition at COP 28, bringing together five leading shipping lines and three countries to call for higher decarbonization targets.
  • Obtained CDP rating of A- for 2023.
  • Obtained EcoVadis score of 75/100.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net Zero Carbon by 2050 for all Group activities.
  • Reduce CO2 emissions by -30% by 2030 and -80% by 2040 (versus 2008).
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve 70% share of inland transport by rail or barge by 2025.
  • Have 1,450 electric trucks and vans operated by CEVA Logistics by 2025.
  • Have 1.8 million m2 of photovoltaic panels installed on CEVA Logistics warehouses by 2025.
  • Have 100% low-carbon electricity for CEVA Logistics warehouses by 2025.
  • Have 200 owned vessels able to share navigation and energy consumption data in real time by 2025.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce water consumption by 30% by 2030.
  • Reduce accidents at sea causing injuries by 40% by 2025 (compared to 2019).
  • Reduce the frequency rate of workplace accidents in terminals and depots by 10% in 2023 (compared to 2022).
  • Reduce the frequency rate of workplace accidents at CEVA Logistics by 30% in 2025 (compared to 2021).
  • Increase the share of women in the Top 200 by 30% by 2025.

Environmental Challenges

  • Meeting the Group’s Net Zero Carbon target.
  • Insufficient adaptation of the Group’s activities to climate and biodiversity issues.
  • Not meeting published environmental objectives.
  • Inability to ensure security, protect health, improve employee safety and prevent all fatal accidents.
  • Diversity and inclusion: non-compliance with local laws.
  • Inadequate responses to customers’ CSR expectations.
  • Media campaign adversely impacting the Group’s environmental or social reputation.
Mitigation Strategies
  • $15 billion committed to decarbonize the fleet by 2028 (119 dual-fuel vessels).
  • Investing in innovative projects through the PULSE Energy Fund (€450 million committed).
  • Implementing operational excellence and asset optimization to reduce energy consumption.
  • Increasing the share of low-carbon energies.
  • Developing partnerships and projects for decarbonization.
  • Implementing a safety improvement plan.
  • Launching a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) action plan.
  • Strengthening ethics and compliance programs.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 59% of eligible suppliers assessed in 2023, aiming for 100% by 2025.

Responsible Procurement
  • Third Party Code of Conduct.
  • Responsible Purchasing and Supplier Relations Charter.
  • Inclusion of CSR criteria in tenders.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events
  • Flooding
  • Water stress
  • Temperature increases
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes
  • Market shifts
  • Access to low-emission fuels
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products and services
  • Investment in renewable energy solutions

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, UNGC

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, EcoVadis, Green Marine Europe

Third-party Assurance: KPMG

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
  • Goal 13 (Climate Action)
  • Goal 14 (Life Below Water)
  • Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
  • Goal 17 (Partnerships for the Goals)

Initiatives contribute to these goals through decarbonization efforts, biodiversity protection, employee well-being programs, and partnerships with various stakeholders.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Act With CMA CGM+ services to reduce and offset emissions.
  • Green Ocean Offer (CEVA).

Awards & Recognition

  • Numerous awards received in 2023, including CDP A-, EcoVadis 75/100, GreenFocus Award, and various other sustainability awards.