Transition Planning for Scope 3 Emissions:

GLOBAL SHIPPING

Discover how the maritime industry can meet ambitious decarbonization goals, lower Scope 3 emissions, and drive a sustainable future with innovative solutions like e-methanol.

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A Guide for Sustainability Professionals | Published January 2025

Global shipping is central to the world’s economy, transporting roughly 80% of international merchandise trade by volume. Yet, the sector remains a major emitter of greenhouse gases (GHGs), prompting urgent calls for decarbonization. This paper explores the potential of e‑methanol, a low- or near‑zero-carbon fuel synthesized from green hydrogen and captured carbon dioxide, to reduce emissions on major container shipping routes such as Singapore–Rotterdam.

Questions addressed in this Whitepaper:

  • E-Methanol - is this an appropriate replacement for Heavy Fuel Oil in Shipping?

  • CO2 Elimination: How much CO2 can be eliminated per shipping container using a Singapore to Rotterdam corridor illustration model?

  • Scope 3 Transition: When combined with H2C certificate markets what elimination impact can retail/merchandisers make on transition plans?

  • How much might that cost?

    This paper is the first our Transition Planning for Scope 3 Emissions series where we examine how companies use certificate markets to decarbonise supply chains and aggregate demand for low carbon fuels.