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Urgent Request for Strong Measures to Meet Maritime GHG Targets

  • 21 February 2025
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Urgent Request for Strong Measures to Meet Maritime GHG Targets

Shipping must cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions faster

WinGD is extremely concerned that GHG targets will be missed unless strong regulatory and economic incentives are implemented as soon as possible.

Where We Stand

As one of the companies leading research and development into clean-fuel technology—developing the engine technology that can move our industry safely and effectively away from fossil fuels—WinGD sees first-hand how regulatory clarity drives investments in low- and zero-carbon fuels. And how uncertainty stalls meaningful progress.

We urge you to add your voice to the call for strong measures that give shipowners a clear path to decarbonisation.

The urgency of the situation demands that we take action now

We ask you to join us and use your voice to help:

1 Encourage Alternative Fuels: Clear incentives for clean fuel production and use will reduce cost barriers and build supply chains.

2 Set A Meaningful CO₂ Price: Introducing an impactful economic instrument will drive investment in greener vessels.

3 Adopt Robust Mid-Term Measures: An IMO instrument ensuring items 1. and 2. above will help close the price gap between fossil and alternative fuels

4 Promote Global Consistency: Coordinated policies help the industry avoid a fragmented regulatory regime.

5 Ensure Investment Stability: Predictable rules give shipowners, fuel providers and technology providers confidence to invest in researching, commercialising and scaling up the solutions needed.

 

Why It Matters

Without coordinated efforts and a clear and strong regulatory framework, we will not achieve the GHG targets set by the IMO.

Strong action ensures shipping remains competitive and accountable as we progress towards a low-carbon future.

Every regulation that advances decarbonisation helps us move closer to global climate goals.

 

WinGD stands ready to collaborate on policy solutions that drive sustainability in shipping

 

Dominik Schneiter - CEO

Benny Hilström - Vice President Market Development