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    Sustainable Shipping

    Setting a course for net zero

    CFP Energy works with some of the largest shipping operators in the world, providing a range of products and solutions to reduce shipping emissions and ensure compliance with carbon regulations.

    From sustainable fuel to EU ETS support

    The requirement to reduce shipping emissions is now your priority. Regulations are set to tighten and ignoring the issue will only increase your future costs.

    3-4%

    The maritime sector represents 3-4% of total European Emissions

    by 2026

    You will be required to surrender 100% of verified emissions allowances

    €0k

    ETS costs can reach €900,000 per voyage and are guaranteed to rise in years to come.

    CFP Energy is a specialist in shipping emissions

    The shipping sector is volatile and unpredictable. Work with a team of industry specialists to help manage your carbon risk and reduce your ETS costs.

    “It’s vital for ship owners and industry operators to take a proactive approach to decarbonisation and properly plan their ETS strategy for the near and long-term future. Regulations are rapidly changing and sharp penalties will be issued if shipping operators fail to decarbonise. We’re here to help create a future of green shipping, so get in touch with our team to get started.”

    Bjorn Breckx,

    Business Director

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    ETS shipping timeline

    2025

    70% of emissions included
    for compliance

    Monitoring, reporting
    and verification for offshore vessels >5,000 GT and ships 400-5,000 GT

    2026

    100% of emissions
    for compliance

    Compliance for
    non-C02 emissions

    2027

    Inclusion of offshore
    ships 5,000 GT

    The future of sustainable shipping

    CFP Energy can supply a range of sustainable fuels, renewable energy solutions, and financial services to help you reduce shipping emissions.

    Ports and shipping terminals can use green certificates to demonstrate renewable electricity usage in shore power, loading equipment, and buildings, helping reduce Scope 2 emissions and enhance sustainability credentials with logistics partners and regulators.

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    Biofuels are increasingly used in marine engines to replace traditional bunker fuel. They offer significant reductions in CO₂ emissions and particulate matter, aiding compliance with tightening international maritime emissions regulations such as IMO 2020 and beyond.

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    Ship owners can offset emissions from fuel combustion using verified carbon credits while transitioning to cleaner fuels or propulsion technologies. This provides a flexible way to take climate action in a hard-to-abate sector.

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    Shipping is being phased into the EU ETS and may follow in the UK. Understanding allocation, monitoring, and reporting procedures is essential for carriers and operators aiming to avoid compliance risk and regulatory penalties.

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    While PPAs may not directly fuel vessels, port infrastructure and logistics partners can use them to decarbonise their electricity footprint. Integrating clean energy into the broader maritime supply chain helps demonstrate climate leadership.

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    Shipping firms use structured finance to hedge carbon and fuel exposure. Liquidity solutions also enable investment in alternative fuels, retrofitting programmes, and carbon procurement to meet tightening global maritime regulations.

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    Upcoming events in shipping

    Sustainability LIVE

    On 9–10 September 2025, London will host the leading minds and most forward-thinking organisations shaping the future of…

    9 Sep - 10 Oct 2025

    London

    Conference/Expo

    Sustainable shipping news & insights

    FAQs

    Sustainable shipping refers to the use of cleaner fuels, energy-efficient technologies, and optimised operations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and environmental impact. It supports IMO decarbonisation targets and enables maritime operators to meet sustainability goals without compromising global shipping efficiency.

    The EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) now applies to shipping, requiring vessels over 5,000 GT to monitor, report, and pay for their CO₂ emissions. This carbon pricing mechanism promotes maritime decarbonisation and incentivises investment in low-emission technologies and clean energy.

    Green shipping involves adopting low-carbon fuels such as LNG or green methanol, deploying energy-saving systems, and reducing harmful emissions. It enables shipping companies to meet environmental regulations, lower their carbon footprint, and lead the transition to zero-emission maritime transport.

    Shipping impacts the environment through CO₂ emissions, air pollution (NOₓ, SOₓ, particulates), marine noise, and water contamination. Sustainable practices reduce these effects, support marine biodiversity, and ensure compliance with international environmental standards such as those set by the IMO.

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