Corporate social responsibility has always been important to Maersk Line , and that goes beyond purchasing the most economical vessels . It is also about what the firm can do to help the environment .
Over the past decade , Maersk Line has pushed the envelope for energy efficiency and CO2 reductions . Today , it has reduced its relative emissions by 40 percent and is on average more than 10 percent ahead of the rest of the industry according to global benchmarks . It has also set a bold new target to reduce carbon emissions per container moved by 60 percent by 2020 compared to levels from 2007 .
As well as low impact shipping , the company also utilises rail freight up and down the length and breadth of the country . It is a vital
Container shipping , despite its significant impact on the environment , is also one of the more environmentally efficient methods of transportation
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