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Making fossil free shipping a reality

At Hecksher, as part of Greencarrier Group we have an ambitious goal – to be in the forefront of the transition toward fossil free shipping. It’s no small task, considering the shipping industry currently accounts for around three percent of global carbon emissions. However, Patrik Westraeus, our Head of Sustainability, is confident that this goal is both necessary and achievable.

A milestone collaboration

The summer of 2024 marked a significant milestone for Hecksher as we launched Maritime Biofuel Insets, which Patrik describes as a potential game-changer for the industry.

“We had been searching for a solution to reduce both our own and our customers’ climate impact. This is a solution that offers the possibility to reduce total carbon emissions – and one we can offer to our customers straight away,” says Patrik.

Addressing scope 3 emissions

Many companies today are struggling to identify and reduce Scope 3 emissions – the indirect emissions that occur across the entire value chain. This is where Patrik believes Maritime Biofuel Insets open up a whole new opportunity.

Pioneering a new standard

At Hecksher, we view Maritime Biofuel Insets as the starting point for a larger shift within the industry. Increased demand for renewable fuel could create a ripple effect, establishing a market that doesn’t yet exist.

“Hecksher’s mission isn’t to follow developments, but to lead them. We want to challenge the status quo and set a new standard for what’s possible in fossil free shipping. That’s why Maritime Biofuel Insets are a significant step in the right direction, making a big difference – and available already today,” says Patrik Westraeus.

Cecilia Jonebäck

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