Climate and Environment
The ‘Fit for 55’ package introduces new ambitious measures for Europe to reduce emissions by at least 55% by 2030 and become carbon neutral by 2050. Shipping contributes to the EU climate targets covered by the EU ETS, a carbon pricing mechanism, and the FuelEU Maritime Regulation, a clean fuel standard for shipping. The IMO also reached in July 2023 a historic agreement for GHG emissions from international shipping to reach net-zero by 2050.
For shipping to meet its ‘Fit for 55’ targets, increased emphasis should be put on making affordable clean and safe fuels available and on developing the capacity, access to and infrastructure for green maritime fuels. Requirements on fuel suppliers should be included in EU legislation to ensure that enough clean and safe fuels are produced for the maritime sector. The implementation of the legislation of the ‘Fit for 55’ climate package is key to achieving the 2030 climate goals and kickstarting the decarbonisation of the shipping sector and should be the priority before opening the discussion on new climate targets. Supporting and prioritising investments in low- and zero carbon technologies and fuels will be essential. The uptake of clean, safe and affordable fuels for shipping should be a clear priority for the EU ETS Innovation Fund, while the 2 billion Euros earmarked for the maritime sector should be allocated through dedicated calls.
Discover our position papers on climate and environment below.
| Implementation of the EU Sulphur Directive must be harmonised and realistic Download | Publication Date: June 18, 2014 Topic: Climate and Environment |
| ECSA/Interferry Europe comments paper on Ballast Water Management Convention exemptions Download | Publication Date: May 8, 2014 Topic: Climate and Environment |
| ECSA position paper on the mixture of boil-off gas and Heavy Fuel Oil on LNG carrier vessels Download | Publication Date: March 27, 2014 Topic: Climate and Environment |
| ECSA position paper on the EU Parliament’s decision to extend the scope of the proposed MRV Regulation Download | Publication Date: March 11, 2014 Topic: Climate and Environment |
| EU to support shipping industry in meeting Seca Challenge – Joint industry statement Download | Publication Date: November 21, 2013 Topic: Climate and Environment |
| ECSA position paper on European Commission proposal for a DIRECTIVE on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure – LNG Refuelling Points for Maritime Transport Download | Publication Date: November 29, 2013 Topic: Climate and Environment |
| ECSA position paper on the commission’s proposal for a Monitoring, Reporting and Verification system of CO2 emissions from maritime transport Download | Publication Date: October 11, 2013 Topic: Climate and Environment |
| ECSA position paper on EU legislative proposal on CO2 emissions Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) Download | Publication Date: February 1, 2013 Topic: Climate and Environment |
| EU industry joint letter on ship recycling regulation Download | Publication Date: December 13, 2012 Topic: Climate and Environment |
| ECSA position paper on EU Ship Recycling Reg proposal com2012-118 Download | Publication Date: December 3, 2012 Topic: Climate and Environment |
| ECSA position paper – European Commission Air Policy Review 2012/2013 Download | Publication Date: November 28, 2012 Topic: Climate and Environment |
| ECSA position paper on Environmental Protection State Aid Consultation Download | Publication Date: October 22, 2012 Topic: Climate and Environment |
| ECSA position paper on Environmental Protection State Aid Consultation Download | Publication Date: September 1, 2012 Topic: Climate and Environment |
| ECSA position paper on new EU regulation proposal on ship recycling Download | Publication Date: May 21, 2012 Topic: Climate and Environment |
| ECSA contribution – EU public consultation on GHG emission reduction from maritime transport Download | Publication Date: April 1, 2012 Topic: Climate and Environment |
