CMA CGM heading towards a carbon-free transport and logistics industry
An ambitious strategy
Committed to be Net Zero Carbon by 2050 across all activities, CMA CGM is actively pursuing the ambition of reaching two intermediate stages for its shipping activities: -30% of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and -80% by 2040 (vs 2008).
CMA CGM’s decarbonization strategy is based on two pillars:
- Reducing energy consumption through operational excellence and optimization of the Group’s assets,
- Increasing the share of low-carbon energies, both by acquiring adapted assets and developing sustainable production channels.
Optimizing maritime activities
A pioneer in decarbonizing maritime transport, CMA CGM has reduced the carbon intensity of each container transported on our ships by 50% between 2008 and 2022. To reduce its total CO2 emissions, the Group continues to optimize ship design and propulsion, and to improve the energy efficiency of our sea and land operations and infrastructures.
Three fleet centers constantly assist crews on board with improved data to optimize routes, and the SMARTSHIP project will provide cutting-edge connectivity for 200 vessels to transmit real-time navigation and fuel consumption data by 2025.
The Group continuously improves its fleet performance with design innovation, including hydrodynamics and aerodynamics and new propulsion technology to save fuel.
Port terminals operated by the Group have been revamped to limit their environmental impact with the installation of solar panels, use of hybrid or all-electric handling equipment, supply of biodiesel, and LED lighting.
Diversifying the energy mix
The biggest challenge for more sustainable maritime transport is developing low-carbon energies. CMA CGM continues to diversify its energy mix by integrating alternative energies to power its maritime, road and air assets.
CMA CGM has invested $15 billion in 119 new vessels ready to use biogas, biomethanol and e-fuels, that will be in fleet by 2028. Through partnerships with industrial and energy leaders, CMA CGM supports the development of a sustainable supply chain for these new low-carbon fuels.
Convinced that the transition of the shipping sector will be driven by multiple energy solutions, we explore all alternative energies for the future such as ammonia, hydrogen and sail assistance.
Logistics and air activities
CMA CGM subsidiaries also contribute to the Group’s Net Zero target on land and in the air.
By 2025, CEVA Logistics will operate a fleet of 1,450 electric vehicles for all logistics, and our entire warehouse facilities will use renewable electricity delivered by 2.1 million sqm of solar panels.
CMA CGM has also adopted an ambitious strategy to modal shift from road to lower-carbon transport, such as rail and barges, with the objective of reaching 70% by 2025.
Launched in March 2021, the Group’s air cargo division will be the first to launch the A350F, the most modern and energy-efficient model on the market.
CMA CGM at the heart of an innovation ecosystem
Alongside industry leaders, start-ups, universities and research centers, CMA CGM supports and drives innovation to build low-carbon, more sustainable global supply chains.
The Group has recently expanded the scope of its R&D team to explore and test cutting-edge technological and energy innovations in 5 areas: energy, ships, terminals, land and air logistics.
Created in 2022 with a $1.5 billion budget to accelerate the energy transition of the Group and the entire transport and logistics sector, the energy fund PULSE invests in cutting-edge innovative transport solutions and energy production industrial projects.
CMA CGM also pools R&D efforts with 18 industrial partners through the New Energies Coalition for Transport & Logistics, created by Rodolphe Saadé in 2019 to accelerate the energy transition in global supply chains.
Supporting our customers’ decarbonization
As most of our customers have adopted climate targets and are increasingly attentive to the environmental impact of their supply chains, CMA CGM has developed specific low-carbon transport solutions.
CMA CGM’s expertise is leveraged to offer customers concrete solutions to measure, reduce, and offset the carbon footprint of their transport through the ACT+ low-carbon shipping product range.
Besides, with activities along the entire logistics chain, CMA CGM offers competitive rates to encourage our customers to choose transport modes emitting the least carbon: maritime services whenever possible, and train or barge over road for domestic journeys.