Copenhagen, 26 November – The Sea Cargo Charter (SCC) is delighted to welcome EBE as its latest signatory, one of the first shipowners to join the Association following its recent scope expansion to fully include shipowners. Based in Belgium, EBE specialises in dry bulk shipping and is now the second Belgian company to join SCC, ahead of the Global Maritime Forum’s Summit in Antwerp next year.
“With EBE’s membership, the Sea Cargo Charter not only expands its reach but also gains the support of one of the first shipowners to join since our scope expansion inviting shipowners onboard, underscoring a commitment to transparency and advancing decarbonisation across the shipping industry,” said Rasmus Bach Nielsen, Chair of the Sea Cargo Charter and Global Head of Fuel Decarbonisation at Trafigura. “We are thrilled to welcome EBE and look forward to collaborating closely to foster transparency and accountability across the industry as we work together towards a more sustainable future.”
In April 2024, the Sea Cargo Charter expanded its scope to include shipowners, enabling both charterers and shipowners to track and report emissions under a unified framework. This expansion aims to strengthen and improve transparency while advancing decarbonisation efforts across the industry. By joining the Association, EBE exemplifies that companies of all sizes can play a pivotal role in reducing shipping emissions and achieving industry-wide decarbonisation. It is particularly commendable that, despite being a relatively small company, EBE is stepping forward to take responsibility, serving as an inspiring example for other small and medium-sized companies to actively shape the future of the maritime industry.
“Transparency is one of our core values and one of the key tools in the fight against climate change,” said Basile Aloy, EBE CEO. “We are delighted to join the Sea Cargo Charter and call on everyone in the industry to report on their emissions.”
The inclusion of shipowners into the Sea Cargo Charter aims to foster a stronger industry dialogue, enabling both charterers and shipowners to share insights, address challenges, and explore joint opportunities for emissions reduction. The methodology provided by the Association facilitates a comprehensive approach to assessing and reducing emissions, laying the groundwork for more informed decision-making across the sector.
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About the Sea Cargo Charter
The Sea Cargo Charter is a global framework for assessing and disclosing the climate alignment of chartering activities, designed to help the shipping industry reduce greenhouse gas emissions in line with the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) revised ambitions. The IMO’s latest GHG strategy, adopted in July 2023, targets net-zero emissions by around 2050. The Sea Cargo Charter aligns with these goals by establishing a shared methodology to track, report, and promote emissions reductions.
As one of three initiatives based on the same foundational principles developed with the Global Maritime Forum, the Sea Cargo Charter joins the Poseidon Principles and the Poseidon Principles for Marine Insurance in fostering transparency and accountability in emissions reporting, contributing to the global fight against climate change.
For more information on the Sea Cargo Charter and how to join, visit the SCC website.