Maritime insetting key to decarbonisation

Average carbon dioxide emissions per container per kilometre has declined by 8.4% from 2013 to 2014

Voluntary insetting schemes could play a crucial role in accelerating shipping’s decarbonisation before formal regulations take effect, according to new research by the UCL Energy Institute, supported by UMAS

The report emphasises the importance of strong guardrails to ensure such schemes support the long-term uptake of scalable, zero-emission fuels.

It highlights ‘book and claim’ models as especially promising, offering early market signals and incentivising private investment in low-emission solutions.

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