OOCL wants to reach net zero already by 2050

Due to its Chinese owners, it has been said that the company’s climate target to reduce CO2 emissions was aligned with China’s official goal to reach a net zero in 2060. That is not the case.

by TOMAS KRISTIANSEN

OOCL is aligned with the majority of stakeholders in the container industry and aims to reach net zero CO2 emissions by 2050.

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Shipowners praise OOCL's commitment to net zero emissions in 2050

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OOCL ready to buy companies but sets a limit to the deals

Cosco to build production chain for green methanol

Clerc wants Maersk's ships to run on fuels other than methanol

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