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ABS says using low carbon fuel is fastest way to decarbonization

April 22, 2020

The transition to lower carbon fuels will have the single biggest impact on reducing the global carbon footprint.

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Hapag-Lloyd reaches for ambitious climate-protection goals

March 24, 2020

Hapag-Lloyd is using a blend of 80 percent low-sulphur fuel oil and 20 percent biodiesel based on cooking oils and fats that had previously been used in the food industry.

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BP: Great Aim for Net Zero by 2050

March 13, 2020

BP’s new ambition to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner covers the greenhouse gas emissions and carbon from its operations worldwide.

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Maersk secures CO2-linked US$5 billion credit facility

February 27, 2020

The credit margin will be adjusted based on Maersk’s progress to meet its target of reducing CO2 emissions per cargo moved by 60% by 2030.

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Small step forward for Arctic heavy fuel ban but faster action needed

February 24, 2020

Progress is made in bringing the Arctic heavy fuel oil ban forward, but a faster timeline is needed as the regulation will only come into effect in 2029.

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Canada supports a global ban on heavy fuel oil in the Arctic

February 19, 2020

The Government of Canada is working to reduce the risk of marine fuel spills in the Arctic, including the risk of a HFO spill from ships.

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BP sets ambition for net zero by 2050

February 17, 2020

BP’s new ambition to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner covers the greenhouse gas emissions and carbon from its operations worldwide.

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Clean Arctic Alliance calls on IMO to regulate HFO, black carbon

February 13, 2020

The Clean Arctic Alliance is calling on IMO Member States to take measures against the use of heavy fuel oil and reduce black carbon emissions from shipping in the Arctic.

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46K people petition to suspend cruise ships in Alaska

February 12, 2020

Clean Up Carnival Coalition delivered a petition signed by 46,000 people to the National Park Service, calling for the suspension of Carnival Corporation’s cruise ship permits in Glacier Bay National Park.

Hapag-Lloyd to lower CO2 emissions using biofuel

February 5, 2020

Hapag-Lloyd is using a blend of 80 percent low-sulphur fuel oil and 20 percent biodiesel based on cooking oils and fats that had previously been used in the food industry.