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Navigate your business with sustainable solutions: MARITIME & SHIPPING DECARBONIZATION

The maritime sector transports +90% of global trade and emits around 3% of global emissions. With rising regulations and societal expectations, the industry is in urgent need of innovative solutions.  We understand the challenges and opportunities inherent in decarbonizing the shipping sector.
 
Our ready-to-market solutions are designed to reduce your emissions, saving you on compliance costs from day one. With over 20 years of experience in environmental commodities and sustainable energy, STRIVE by STX is your partner for a head start on your net-zero journey towards a cleaner, greener future. 
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Our offering

The maritime industry is speeding up efforts to reduce emissions, driven by regulations, customer demands and climate goals. Our comprehensive offering supports this shift:

Biofuel Solutions

Access a range of drop-in biofuel options across Europe. Our sustainable marine fuels, with tailored specifications or blends, strengthen your decarbonization efforts while maintaining competitiveness.

Renewable Gas Solutions

Access bioLNG and biomethane certificates via STRIVE by STX. We offer a full service – from procurement, storage and transportation to verification for your environmental performance.

Decarbonization Advisory

Decarbonization cannot start without first understanding your carbon footprint. Our expert team can help with assessing your GHG emissions and setting climate targets, such as Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) goals. Our advisory services include scenario modeling to help you meet these targets effectively.

ETS Offering

Reduce your carbon risk exposure with Vertis Environmental Finance. We can help you develop a robust compliance plan for the EU ETS, structure transactions and provide market insights to navigate and prepare for regulatory changes.

Benefits

Boost Profitability and Answer Consumer Demand

Offering premium green shipping solutions to your customers helps you align with the growing demand for eco-friendly products and services. This strategic move benefits both your brand image and your revenue growth.

Ensure Cost-Effective Compliance

Stay compliant with regulations like Fuel EU Maritime and optimize your exposure to EU & UK Emissions Trading Systems (ETS) while reducing EUA procurement costs.

Ensure Resilience and Competitiveness

Building expertise in low-carbon fuels today ensures you can swiftly adapt to future changes, maintaining resilience and competitiveness in a fast-changing industry.

WE CAN ASSIST YOU ON YOUR ENTIRE DECARBONIZATION JOURNEY.
BEGIN YOUR PATH TO NET-ZERO TODAY.

FAQ

  • What are the main sources of GHG emissions in the shipping and maritime sector?
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    The main sources of greenhouse gas emissions in the shipping and maritime sector are fuel combustion and refrigerant leakage. Fuel combustion accounts for about 90% of the emissions, mainly from heavy fuel oil, marine diesel oil, and liquefied natural gas. Refrigerant leakage accounts for about 10% of the emissions, mainly from hydrofluorocarbons and chlorofluorocarbons.
  • How can biofuels and renewable gas help decarbonize the shipping and maritime sector?
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    Biofuels can help decarbonize the shipping and maritime sector by replacing fossil fuels. Biofuels can be used for road, rail, air, and marine transport, and can be blended with fossil fuels or used as a standalone fuel. By switching to biofuels, the shipping and maritime sector can reduce its scope 1 emissions.  
  • What are the main types of carbon capture, utilization, and storage technologies for the shipping and maritime sector?
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    The main types of carbon capture, utilization, and storage technologies for the shipping and maritime sector are onboard capture, shore-based capture, and direct air capture. Onboard capture involves separating carbon dioxide from the exhaust gas on the ship, and storing it in tanks or containers until it can be offloaded at the port. Shore-based capture involves separating carbon dioxide from the exhaust gas at the port, and transporting it to a utilization or storage site. Direct air capture involves capturing carbon dioxide directly from the ambient air, either on the ship or at the port. The captured carbon dioxide can then be utilized for various purposes, such as enhanced oil recovery, chemical production, or carbon mineralization, or stored in geological formations, such as depleted oil and gas fields, saline aquifers, or coal seams.
  • Is shipping covered by the EU ETS?
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    As of January 1, 2024, the shipping sector, and most specifically ship operators operating in European ports and meeting certain requirements, is obliged to acquire an emission allowance for each ton of CO2 emitted.
  • Why does Vertis Environmental Finance deal with EU ETS?
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    Vertis is the dedicated arm of the STX group for the European compliance carbon markets (EU ETS, UK ETS, Swiss ETS, German ETS). Emission Allowances in most of these markets are considered a financial instrument and therefore regulated by the financial authorities. Vertis is among the few players in the market with a dedicated license to trade these assets.