The Finnish dry bulk carrier became part of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), having committed itself to reducing its footprint in line with the global warming limit of 1.5°C.

In 2021, the company shared that it intends to reduce its emission intensity per tonne-mile by 50% by 2023 as a step towards net-zero operations by mid-century. By joining SBTi, ESL Shipping wants to reach climate neutrality already in 2040.

The shipping line's efforts include, among others, sailing their gas-run vessels on bioLNG and ordering hybrid coastal ships (via the AtoB@C Shipping subsidiary). ESL Shipping has also recently upgraded its EcoVadis sustainability assessment from silver to gold.

"For years, we have worked hard to find solutions to reduce our carbon footprint, and by committing to the Science Based Targets initiative, our clients and stakeholders can be convinced that we have a robust plan to achieve net zero by 2040," underlined Mikki Koskinen, ESL Shipping's Managing Director.

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