Maersk CEO Vincent Clerc Outlines Key Decarbonization Imperatives for Shipping Industry
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- Vincent Clerc emphasizes the need for strong international regulations at the upcoming MEPC 81 session to accelerate the shipping industry's transition to green energy.
- Clerc highlights three essential actions for successful decarbonization: equalizing the cost of green and fossil fuels, adopting a science-based, well-to-wake approach for genuine emission reductions, and ensuring a just transition that supports developing countries.
- The World Shipping Council's Green Balance Mechanism, supported by Maersk, addresses these imperatives and aims for a comprehensive agreement among IMO member states at MEPC 81.