Danish shipping company Norden joins decarbonisation coalition, promotes biofuels
Copenhagen, Denmark-based shipping company Norden has joined the Getting to Zero Coalition, which was recently launched at the United Nations (UN) Climate Action Summit.
The coalition seeks to create awareness of the need to transition to zero emission vessels, as part of the global shipping sector’s move towards decarbonisation. The coalition was founded by non-profit Global Maritime Forum, in collaboration with the World Economic Forum and the Friends of Ocean Action.
Norden shares the core principles set out by the Getting to Zero Coalition, which include a continued focus on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. The shipping line recently created a dedicated decarbonisation unit and is currently testing the use of biofuel.
“We wish to increase the awareness of the need to develop real alternatives that can make the development of vessels with zero emissions possible,” said Jan Rindbo, CEO of Norden. “We in Norden have already set sail with various initiatives such as biofuel to help the agenda on its way, and we see the establishment of this new coalition as another step. A step we are proud to take with other highly reputed members from other related industries, sharing the common ambition of zero emission vessels.”
Members of the coalition have committed to the decarbonisation of deep-sea shipping, and will work towards the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the sector by 50% by 2050, in line with the emission strategy set by the International Maritime Organisation.
The coalition seeks to create awareness of the need to transition to zero emission vessels, as part of the global shipping sector’s move towards decarbonisation. The coalition was founded by non-profit Global Maritime Forum, in collaboration with the World Economic Forum and the Friends of Ocean Action.
Norden shares the core principles set out by the Getting to Zero Coalition, which include a continued focus on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. The shipping line recently created a dedicated decarbonisation unit and is currently testing the use of biofuel.
“We wish to increase the awareness of the need to develop real alternatives that can make the development of vessels with zero emissions possible,” said Jan Rindbo, CEO of Norden. “We in Norden have already set sail with various initiatives such as biofuel to help the agenda on its way, and we see the establishment of this new coalition as another step. A step we are proud to take with other highly reputed members from other related industries, sharing the common ambition of zero emission vessels.”
Members of the coalition have committed to the decarbonisation of deep-sea shipping, and will work towards the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the sector by 50% by 2050, in line with the emission strategy set by the International Maritime Organisation.
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