Maersk, the world's largest shipping company, has announced plans to eliminate its carbon footprint by 2050. The Danish firm, which has cut its emissions by 46% since 2007 by investing about $1 billion1bn in clean technology, aims to complete its transition to carbon-neutral ships by 2030 as part of the plan. Maersk, which accounts for around 20% of the world's sea-based freighting, is seeking to comply with the International Maritime Organisation's target of halving 2008 emissions levels by 2050.
Maersk, the world's largest shipping company, has announced plans to eliminate its carbon footprint by 2050. The Danish firm, which has cut its emissions by 46% since 2007 by investing more than $1bn in clean technology, aims to complete its transition to carbon-neutral ships by 2030 as part of the plan. Maersk, which accounts for around 20% of the world's sea-based freighting, is seeking to comply with the International Maritime Organisation's target of halving 2008 emissions levels by 2050.