Decarbonising terminals
Maersk’s network of port terminals connects our ocean and landside activities. We want to lead the decarbonisation of the terminal industry, achieving net zero by 2040 along with the rest of our business.
Why net zero terminals matter
Our network of owned and operated terminals provides a vital link between our land and ocean operations. They are also a focal point for local businesses, bringing economic and development benefits to the communities we serve.
But terminals are also a significant contributor of greenhouse gas emissions, mainly from the generation of purchased electricity. In 2021, our terminals accounted for 61% of our scope 2 emissions. Making significant reductions in this footprint is now a priority.

Our terminal decarbonisation targets
Our ambition
We will deliver an emergency response to the climate crisis and take leadership in the transformation of the transport and logistics sector to net zero operations.

Priorities and actions
Focus areas for terminal decarbonization
Optimizing energy consumption
We continue to optimize our terminals’ energy use to reduce our fuel and electricity consumption. We are working to improve electricity sourcing and to convert, where possible, to renewable energy supplies.
Transitioning to green energy sources
To reduce emissions at source, we are rolling out a Low Carbon Logistics program across our terminals. It works by replacing fossil fuel-based energy used at our terminals with energy from renewables, such as renewable electricity and fuels made from recycled waste. We are also investing in solar energy at terminals where we cannot buy renewable electricity.
Commercializing our decarbonization solutions
Decarbonization has the potential to be commercialized as a premium product to our most ambitious customers. We are investigating options for including our work towards net zero in our bids for new ports.
Maersk Sustainability Report 2021
