Global Ship Lease, Inc.
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- ESG profile reviewed
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- Quote
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- Methodology
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Market overview
Up+USD 0.76 (+1.70%) Day change
The market is closed. This is the last verified closing quote, not an intraday price.
- Open
- USD 45.21
- Previous close
- USD 44.72
- Day high
- USD 45.58
- Day low
- USD 44.74
- Volume
- 328,541
- Market cap
- Unavailable
View Chart Data
| Date and time | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD 29.36 | USD 29.46 | USD 28.55 | USD 28.66 | 390,800 | |
| USD 28.35 | USD 28.70 | USD 27.29 | USD 27.41 | 405,000 | |
| USD 33.50 | USD 34.65 | USD 33.26 | USD 34.57 | 418,500 | |
| USD 35.94 | USD 36.13 | USD 35.45 | USD 35.76 | 283,600 | |
| USD 34.66 | USD 34.74 | USD 34.36 | USD 34.63 | 167,100 | |
| USD 35.67 | USD 36.64 | USD 35.67 | USD 36.23 | 438,800 | |
| USD 37.25 | USD 37.82 | USD 37.12 | USD 37.51 | 398,200 | |
| USD 38.09 | USD 38.30 | USD 36.58 | USD 37.19 | 299,600 | |
| USD 40.97 | USD 41.40 | USD 39.86 | USD 41.10 | 603,900 | |
| USD 38.00 | USD 38.55 | USD 37.94 | USD 38.14 | 399,000 | |
| USD 37.58 | USD 38.13 | USD 37.32 | USD 37.64 | 280,800 | |
| USD 39.56 | USD 40.00 | USD 38.85 | USD 38.95 | 323,600 | |
| USD 40.25 | USD 40.50 | USD 39.73 | USD 39.75 | 243,700 | |
| USD 41.20 | USD 41.20 | USD 40.12 | USD 40.29 | 260,600 | |
| USD 37.51 | USD 38.25 | USD 37.51 | USD 37.92 | 296,700 | |
| USD 37.88 | USD 38.88 | USD 37.84 | USD 38.32 | 403,400 | |
| USD 39.32 | USD 39.86 | USD 39.00 | USD 39.84 | 251,900 | |
| USD 42.30 | USD 42.50 | USD 41.94 | USD 42.06 | 266,900 | |
| USD 43.03 | USD 43.44 | USD 42.14 | USD 42.80 | 629,400 | |
| USD 43.07 | USD 44.47 | USD 43.07 | USD 43.83 | 339,400 | |
| USD 46.22 | USD 46.50 | USD 46.07 | USD 46.40 | 207,000 | |
| USD 46.15 | USD 46.19 | USD 44.67 | USD 44.71 | 394,100 | |
| USD 44.80 | USD 44.89 | USD 44.11 | USD 44.54 | 356,700 | |
| USD 45.21 | USD 45.44 | USD 44.74 | USD 45.11 | 128,126 |
Company Profile & Business Model Overview
Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL) is a Bermuda-based owner of modern containerships that charters vessels to liner companies under medium- to long-term time charters and voyage contracts; its fleet and operations serve global container shipping routes. GSL’s shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker GSL and the company publishes investor materials and SEC filings detailing fleet composition and financials.
Sustainability Strengths & Catalysts (Pros)
- Fleet modernization: GSL reports ownership of modern, relatively fuel-efficient containerships which can reduce emissions intensity per TEU compared with older vessels, supporting lower carbon intensity operations over time.
- Long-term charters: A substantial portion of GSL’s revenue derives from medium- to long-term time charters, which can provide predictable utilization and reduce operational volatility and the need for frequent spot-market repositioning emissions.
- Disclosure and investor communications: GSL maintains an investor relations website and publishes annual reports and presentations (including a 2026 corporate presentation), indicating ongoing disclosure of financial and fleet information relevant to ESG
Material Risks & Governance Concerns (Cons)
- Shipping sector carbon footprint: As a container-ship owner/operator, GSL is exposed to the shipping industry’s high absolute greenhouse gas emissions and transition risk from tightening IMO and regional decarbonization regulations that could require fuel
- Regulatory and operational transition costs: Compliance with forthcoming regulations (e.g., IMO measures, EU ETS inclusion for maritime emissions) and potential need for future vessel retrofits or new low‑carbon fuel investments pose capital expenditure a
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ESG & Sustainability Rating Breakdown
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Audited Methodology
Formal published scorecards from MSCI ESG Research and Sustainalytics are not currently available for this ticker. The Impact Investor tracks corporate sustainability disclosures, SEC 10-K filings, and governance releases.
Data integrity and methodology
MSCI and Sustainalytics ratings are shown separately with their own observation dates; they are not blended into one score, and providers can disagree. Market quotes are delayed or last-close values, and every snapshot states its source and observation time. Read the full rating methodology.
Financial & Valuation Fundamentals
Core balance sheet and equity valuation metrics sourced from corporate filings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Direct answers on sustainability scores, risk methodologies, and peer rankings.
What is Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL)'s ESG rating and sustainability score?
Formal published scorecards from MSCI and Sustainalytics are under ongoing review for Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL). The Impact Investor tracks corporate sustainability disclosures, SEC 10-K filings, and governance releases.
Is Global Ship Lease, Inc. considered an ESG leader or laggard in Industrials?
Independent benchmark status for Global Ship Lease, Inc. is evaluated relative to Industrials peers once third-party coverage publishes official methodology scores.
What are the main ESG risks and controversies for Global Ship Lease, Inc.?
Key material risks for Global Ship Lease, Inc. include: Shipping sector carbon footprint: As a container-ship owner/operator, GSL is exposed to the shipping industry’s high absolute greenhouse gas emissions and transition risk from tightening IMO and regional decarbonization regulations that could require fuel; Regulatory and operational transition costs: Compliance with forthcoming regulations (e.g., IMO measures, EU ETS inclusion for maritime emissions) and potential need for future vessel retrofits or new low‑carbon fuel investments pose capital expenditure a. Investors should evaluate whether corporate mitigation plans adequately address these vulnerabilities.
How does The Impact Investor evaluate ESG stock profiles?
The Impact Investor presents audited third-party ratings from MSCI and Sustainalytics alongside delayed market data and financial fundamentals. We do not blend ratings into proprietary black-box scores, and ratings are never modified by advertising or affiliate relationships.