Swire Shipping, headquartered in Singapore, has launched Voyage to Zero – a carbon insetting programme that allows freight customers to reduce their Scope 3 GHG emissions aboard its vessels.
Freight customers can purchase and claim GHG savings from second-generation biofuel voyages (through a book and claim chain of custody model), even if their cargoes are not transported on the same vessel. Emissions savings are calculated based on comparisons with reference fossil fuels on an energy equivalent basis, using independently verified data.
“The launch of Voyage to Zero, and transition to biofuel, are important steps in our decarbonisation strategy that will allow us to provide greater support to customers looking to reduce their emissions,” said Jeremy Sutton, ceo of Swire Shipping, speaking at a ceremony aboard the Apia Chief in Suva, Fiji.
He added: “Though the Pacific Island nations contribute the least to global emissions, they face some of the gravest consequences from climate change. By introducing greener fuels in the South Pacific, we stand united with our Pacific Island partners – sharing in their vision and determination for a resilient, thriving, and sustainable future.”
Earlier this year, three of Swire Shipping’s vessels serving the South Pacific region made the switch to B24 second-generation biofuel blends. These are Apia Chief and Tonga Chief on the Pacific Weekly Express (PWX) service, along with Kopodo Chief on the East Timor (ETS) service.
