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Green groups urge UN to raise climate ambition on global shipping

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Green groups urge UN to raise climate ambition on global shipping. The global shipping industry's decarbonization efforts once again face stormy seas. Faïg Abbasov, head of shipping at campaign group Transport & Environment, told BusinessGreen the proposal was "essentially an empty shell." "To Cecilia Keating. To achieve 1.5

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Trend: Shipping sails toward decarbonization

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The following is adapted from State of Green Business 2020, published by GreenBiz in partnership with Trucost, part of financial information and analytics giant S&P Global.

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Could Bloom fuel cells be a solution for maritime emissions issues?

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In the race to drastically cut emissions in shipping, one of the industry's biggest names, Samsung Heavy Industries, is teaming with fuel cell company Bloom Energy to develop a more sustainable fuel designed to meet steep international targets. Both companies have a shared vision of powering ships with fuel cells.

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Carnival Corporation Honored With Three Prestigious ESG Shipping Awards for 2024

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MIAMI, May 23, 2024 /3BL/ - Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world's largest cruise company and its AIDA Cruises line were honored with three ESG Shipping Awards for environmental excellence at an international ceremony in Athens, Greece this week.

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Georgia-Pacific Expands EarthKraft™ Recyclable Mailer Portfolio

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The recyclable unpadded mailer, introduced in late 2023, is now available in four standard sizes and also customizable to customers’ needs for shipping a wide range of items. For more information, visit: gppackaging.com. # # # Lauren Campen, Georgia-Pacific lauren.eubank@gapac.com

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Direct Relief Navigates Medical Aid to Yemen and Sudan Through Red Sea Shipping Attacks and Sudan’s Civil War

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As Yemen’s Houthi rebels continue attacking ships in the Red Sea, many of the world’s shippers are avoiding the crucial cargo route and going nowhere near Yemen. We work with people who know their territories and know their jobs, and we take their advice and make informed decisions,” Willcock said.

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Transform to Net Zero: Microsoft, Nike, Starbucks team up on corporate climate alliance

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The Transform to Net Zero initiative launched Tuesday will see members of the coalition — which also include Danish shipping giant Maersk, Indian information technology company Wipro and Brazilian beauty company Natura & Co — collaborate on research, guidance and roadmaps to help businesses slash their carbon emissions in line with a 1.5

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