Carbon Tax Worldwide
The Global Pricing Dashboard made by the World Bank is one of the most complete overviews carbon pricing initiatives worldwide. 23.17% of all global greenhouse gas emissions were covered in 2022. Only EU ETS aims to incorporate shipping emissions at the moment, others are expected to follow suit.
Port of Los Angeles
One of the most stringent ports in the world regarding shore power, which is mandatory by 2027 for all vessels by authority of CARB.
China
China officially aims for carbon neutrality “before 2060”. With legislation on carbon tax and fuel specifications upcoming but not yet active in the foreseeable years, main focus has been on the development of shore power infrastructure but the technology remains under-utilized in ports in the country.
Netherlands
Learn more about the targets, ambitions and upcoming rules and regulations of the Netherlands with regards to maritime sustainability here.
IMO Regulations on Sustainability
IMO aims for 11% carbon intensity reduction per 2026, 40% in 2030 and 70% reduction in 2050. MARPOL and MEPC are key regulatory bodies within IMO. Virtually all rules and regulations apply to vessels of 5.000 GT and above. The most important rules and regulations for shipowners to comply with are SEEMP (includes DCS and CII), EEXI/EEDI and Emission Controlled Areas (ECAs).
Port of Singapore
Learn all about the sustainable ambitions of the Port of Singapore, in particular with regards to shore power.
HBE (Hernieuwbare Brandstof Eenheden)
In the Netherlands, ‘Renewable Fuel Units’ (HBEs) are an economic incentive to gradually expand the use of green energy in transport and the reduction of greenhouse gasses. Fossil fuel producers are required to purchase HBEs from green fuel producers. The market is controlled by the Dutch Emission Authority. You can make up to €0.20 per green kWh sold. Learn more about HBEs here.
PAS (Programma Aanpak Stikstof)
The Programma Aanpak Stikstof (PAS) is a Dutch law that strictly prohibits the deposition of NOx on environmental protection areas in the Netherlands. Impact on maritime operations can be severe - in particular for wind farm construction - required 80% NOx reduction on top of Tier III restrictions. Learn more about PAS here.
United Kingdom
Learn all about the targets, ambitions and upcoming rules and regulations of the Unites Kingdom with regards to maritime sustainability.
Rosneft
Rosneft has the ambition to become carbon neutral by 2050. Learn all more about the targets and ambitions of Rosneft with regards to maritime sustainability here.
Sinopec
Sinopec has the ambition to become carbon neutral by 2050. Learn all more the targets and ambitions of Sinopec with regards to maritime sustainability here.
PetroChina
PetroChina has the ambition to become carbon neutral by 2050. Learn all more the targets and ambitions of PetroChina with regards to maritime sustainability here.
Petronas
Petronas has the ambition to become carbon neutral by 2050. Learn all more the targets and ambitions of Petronas with regards to maritime sustainability here.
Petrobras
Petrobras has the ambition to become carbon neutral by 2050. Learn all more the targets and ambitions of Petrobras with regards to maritime sustainability here.
Chevron
Chevron has the ambition to become carbon neutral by 2050. Learn all about the targets and ambitions of Chevron with regards to maritime sustainability.
ExxonMobil
ExxonMobil has the ambition to become carbon neutral by 2050. Learn all about the targets and ambitions of ExxonMobil with regards to maritime sustainability.
Aramco
Aramco has the ambition to become carbon neutral by 2050. Learn all about the targets and ambitions of Aramco with regards to maritime sustainability.
BP
BP has the ambition to become carbon neutral by 2050. Learn all about the targets and ambitions of BP with regards to maritime sustainability.
Shell
Shell has the ambition to become carbon neutral by 2050. Learn all about the targets and ambitions of Shell with regards to maritime sustainability.
TotalEnergies
TotalEnergies has the ambition to become carbon neutral by 2050. Learn all about the targets and ambitions of TotalEnergies with regards to maritime sustainability.