Change is necessary to keep shipping safe. The WorldShipping Council has been instrumental in negotiating and developing these significant improvements to international regulations.
We see the catastrophic effects of climate change every day, and as a significant emitter of greenhouse gases, the shipping industry must do its part and decarbonise by 2050.
The World Shipping Council has welcomed an unprecedented global agreement at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) today, as a critical next step toward shipping decarbonization. Following a contentious and difficult debate, the IMO reached agreement on a measure to be finalized and adopted
This will enable the necessary transitional investments in step-change technologies and minimise spending on incremental efficiencies with only short-term impact.
The WorldShipping Council files comments on the draft EU taxonomy delegated regulation on technical screening criteria for economic activities contributing substantially to climate change mitigation or climate change adaptation. Read the comments.
A fuel standard must be carefully tailored to align with emission targets using a full lifecycle perspective, providing a clear pathway to ensure it drives meaningful change rather than locking in interim solutions.
“Our appeal to political leaders and regulators is to not get stuck in a cycle of ambition bidding, but to take action for inclusive change in the shipping industry.
We urge the EU to ensure that the EU ETS is a green pathway towards global decarbonisation, and to work for effective global regulations at the IMO in December,“ says Corbett. Read more about the WSC position on the EU ETS Maritime Ambitious marine fuel standards: Tackling climate change and developing business opportunities
We see the catastrophic effects of climate change every day, and as a significant emitter of greenhouse gases, the shipping industry must do its part and decarbonise by 2050.
The shipping industry is taking proactive steps to implement improved safety measures for transporting charcoal, ahead of mandatory IMO regulations in 2026.
