Sustainability à la Hapag-LLoyd
The Hamburg-based carrier Hapag-Lloyd has published its sustainability report for 2021. The group's strategic goals for the next ten years in this field are based on the pillars “clean shipping and future-proof propulsion”, “diversity and society”, and “compliance and responsibility”.
Since decarbonisation is key, the group aims to operate all its vessels in a climate-neutral way by using alternative fuels by 2045. On the way to net-zero emissions, the shipping line is setting itself an interim target for 2030 - a 30% reduction of the carbon intensity of its entire fleet compared to 2019 (measured by the energy efficiency operational indicator (EEOI).
The carrier has also invested in twelve new containerships with a capacity of more than 23,500 teu each and a dual-fuel propulsion system, which will be able to run on conventional fuel, fossil methane gas (LNG) and future alternative fuels.
In addition, Hapag-Lloyd carried out tests with selected biofuel propellants for the operation of its A19 and A15 ship classes in 2021 and will now be able to operate 16 ships with these fuels. (sh)