🚢 Shipping plays a key role in the global economy, but it is also a major source of emissions—responsible for around 3% of global emissions and 3–4% of the EU’s total.

Encouragingly, policy momentum is growing. The IMO’s Net Zero Framework, alongside expanding EU maritime and emissions regulations, lays a strong foundation for decarbonization. These policies are beginning to level the playing field by reducing the cost gap between fossil and green alternatives. But the critical challenge lies in scaling.

📢 That’s why we at Cleantech for Nordics published an open letter today calling for policy action to accelerate the green transition in maritime. With the EU and IMO frameworks taking shape, and Denmark taking over the EU Presidency today, we stand before a huge opportunity.

🟢 We outline five key points:

1. Accelerating market uptake

2. Bridging the funding gap for mature technologies

3. Using ETS revenues to de-risk investments

4. Creating demand through green public procurement

5. Securing clean fuel resilience

💡 With strong policy foundations taking shape we now stand before an enormous opportunity. As Denmark takes on the EU Presidency, there is a chance to drive meaningful progress—especially for shipping, one of the hardest sectors to decarbonize. With the right mix of policy, funding, and demand signals, we can accelerate deployment, attract private investment, and position Europe as a global leader in green shipping.