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Zero Emission Shipping

Accelerating the shipping industry’s decarbonisation is crucial to meeting the Paris Agreement’s 1.5 degree temperature goal.

Shipping is therefore on the verge of an energy revolution, but little is sure about its precise course. Long-term climate ambition alone is insufficient. Urgent action is vital to achieving the goal of zero-emission shipping by 2050.

The Call to Action for Shipping Decarbonisation is a joint initiative of the Global Maritime Forum and the Getting to Zero Coalition, an alliance of over 150 major businesses. This collaborative effort calls on governments to partner with the industry to implement the policies necessary to decarbonise global supply chains and economies.

Developed by a multi-stakeholder task force convened by the Getting to Zero Coalition, the primary messages of the Call to Action are that:

by 2050, shipping must adhere to the Paris Agreement’s temperature target and completely decarbonise and use net-zero energy sources instead;
its signatories firmly believe that decarbonising the maritime supply chain urgently and equitably by 2050 is both achievable and necessary;
the private sector is setting the standards and taking concrete steps to make zero-emission vessels and fuels the default option by 2030. To achieve both the 2030 and 2050 goals, decisive government action and supporting policy frameworks are required.
Coinciding with the UN General Assembly, the Call to Action was launched virtually on 22 September 2021, by representatives from signatory companies worldwide. It will also be delivered to the COP Presidency ahead of COP26 at Glasgow in November 2021.

Synergy joined the Call to Action campaign earlier this year, amid 150 of the world’s largest organisations in the marine, energy, infrastructure, and finance sectors, calling for decisive action towards a clear goal of net-zero emissions for the shipping industry by 2050. No single fuel can meet shipping’s zero-carbon requirements, so the industry is destined for a multi-fuel future.

Synergy, as technical thought partners, will continue to deliver fuel and technological flexibility options. We will also remain committed to engaging and investing in zero-emission shipping pilot and demonstration projects, including wind propulsion, batteries, and fuel cells.

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Getting to Zero

Synergy Marine Group is a member of The Getting to Zero Coalition, dedicated to launching zero-emission deep-sea vessels by 2030 and achieving full decarbonisation by 2050. The Global Maritime Forum, in collaboration with the World Economic Forum and Friends of Ocean Action, founded and manages the Coalition.

MACN

Synergy Marine Group is part of the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN), a global initiative striving for a corruption-free maritime industry, promoting fair trade for the greater societal good.

INTERCARGO

Synergy Marine Group is a part of INTERCARGO, an association championing safe, efficient, and eco-friendly shipping. INTERCARGO collaborates with the International Maritime Organization and other global entities to shape maritime legislation.

IMEC

Synergy Marine Group is part of IMEC, a top maritime employers’ group championing fair and sustainable labor practices. Representing global employers, IMEC negotiates seafarers’ wages and conditions, and invests in workforce development.

IMPA

Synergy Marine Group is involved in IMPA Save’s initiative to reduce single-use water bottles at sea. The IMPA SAVE council comprises top global shipowners and suppliers, representing over 8000 vessels with significant combined purchasing influence.

All Aboard

Synergy Marine Group is a key participant in The All Aboard Alliance’s Diversity@Sea initiative. As one of eleven prominent maritime companies, we aim to foster inclusivity at sea and directly address challenges faced by women seafarers.

CSSF

Synergy Marine Group is part of the Container Ship Safety Forum (CSSF), a global B2B network dedicated to enhancing safety and management standards in the container shipping sector.

Danish Shipping

Synergy Marine Group is affiliated with Danske Rederier, the primary industry and employers’ association for Danish shipping—Denmark’s top export sector. Danske Rederier actively engages with authorities and policymakers both domestically and globally.