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K-Line Sets Goal To Cut CO2 Emissions in Half as it Aims for Ultimate Target of Zero Emissions
Japan-based Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (K-Line) has announced its environmental goals for 2050, which includes cutting carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions per freight-tonne mile in half compared to 2011 levels.
The company said that it would ultimately be working towards a goal of zero emissions.
In addition, the company will take extra measures to avoid serious marine accidents such as oil spills, and look into alternative fuels such as liquefied natural gas (LNG), hydrogen, and fuel cells.
"We have identified our course of action in order to reduce environmental impact to as close to zero as possible and fulfill the responsibilities as a key industry operating to support people's well-being and prosperous lifestyles," the company said.
Meanwhile, K-Line said that it has set interim goals, which include reducing CO2 emissions by 10 percent by 2019 compared to 2011 levels, while also introducing LNG carriers.
The company said that it has already been studying the possibility of both LNG-fueled and wind-propelled carriers, along with other possible uses for renewable energy.
Late last year, it was also reported that K Line would be installing eco-efficiency software developed by NAPA Japan Ltd aboard three of its ships.
