The founder of the stock market’s only freight futures exchange-traded fund (ETF) focused exclusively on the dry bulk shipping sector has launched the world’s first “green” technology shipping ETF. ETF…
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HELMEPA at the forefront of shipping decarbonization
HELMEPA at the forefront of shipping decarbonization
The Hellenic Marine Environment Protection Association – HELMEPA has joined the Getting to Zero Coalition to further support the maritime industry with decarbonization efforts.
The Getting to Zero Coalition, launched at United Nations Climate Summit (New York, 2019) is an industry-led platform that has grown into a community of stakeholders from across the maritime, energy, infrastructure, and financial sectors, supported by national...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/09/21/helmepa-at-the-forefront-of-shipping-decarbonization/
Tufton and GoodFuels successfully complete biofuel voyage to accelerate sustainability in shipping
Tufton and GoodFuels successfully complete biofuel voyage to accelerate sustainability in shipping
Tufton’s partnership with GoodFuels reduces the environmental impact of its operations and advances the decarbonisation of shipping
ROTTERDAM – 21 September 2021: As part of its long-term sustainability strategy, Tufton completed a successful voyage using 100% sustainable marine biofuel in partnership with leading marine biofuels supplier GoodFuels, together with Stolt Tankers and the technical...
NYK takes stake in Australian nature-based carbon developer
Japanese shipping major Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) in partnership with compatriot trading house Mitsubishi Corp has invested in Australian Integrated Carbon (AIC), an Australian company that sells carbon credits obtained through primeval forest restoration projects. The investment is part of NYK’s...
https://splash247.com/nyk-takes-stake-in-australian-nature-based-carbon-developer/
ESL Shipping contracts Indian yard for series of electric hybrid vessels
AtoB@C Shipping, a Swedish subsidiary of ESL Shipping, part of the Aspo Group, will build a series of six electric hybrid vessels. These new 1A ice class vessels claim to cut greenhouse gas emissions, including CO2, per cargo unit transported by almost 50% compared to existing ships. The vessels’...
https://splash247.com/esl-shipping-contracts-indian-yard-for-series-of-electric-hybrid-vessels/
Shipping green tech fund launches on the New York Stock Exchange
The creators of one of this year’s star performers among exchange-traded funds will debut today a green shipping investment fund. The Breakwave Dry Bulk Shipping ETF is being joined by the Breakwave Sea Decarbonization Tech ETF (BSEA) on the New York Stock Exchange, according to ETF Managers Group....
https://splash247.com/shipping-green-tech-fund-launches-on-the-new-york-stock-exchange/
Petrobras commits to carbon neutrality
Brazil’s Petrobras has announced that it plans to achieve carbon neutrality in activities under its control, within “a period compatible with that established by the Paris Agreement.” It also intends to influence other companies with which it is partnered to achieve the same goal in joint projects....
https://splash247.com/petrobras-commits-to-carbon-neutrality/
Ocean CO2 Removal, Business, Investment and What Law and Policy Needs to Know – Webinar 21 Sept
Ocean CO2 Removal, Business, Investment and What Law and Policy Needs to Know – Webinar 21 Sept
WOC Partners with Institute for Carbon Removal Law & Policy to Connect Private Sector with Legal, Governance and Regulatory Community
20 September 2021
The World Ocean Council (WOC) is collaborating with the Institute for Carbon Removal Law and Policy at American University on the 1st Annual Conference on Carbon Removal Law & Policy (21-22 September), which is focused on ocean-based carbon removal...
ITF: If Done Right, Zero-Carbon Industries Can Be Big Opportunity for Workers, Including Seafarers
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) is backing a zero-carbon emissions target for shipping by 2050, saying that the energy transition can bring benefits to workers if done in the…