Eco-Tonnage Helps Singapore Box Carrier APL to Further CO2 Emissions Reduction

APL says its CO2 emissions reduction was "about 3%" versus 2015 and down 48% on 2009 - Image Credit: APL

CMA CGM-owned APL today reported for 2016 it had achieved its highest recorded fleet carbon dioxide emissions reduction of 48 percent compared to its base level in 2009.

The efforts were verified by Lloyd’s Register Group according to the Clean Cargo Working Group (CCWG) verification protocol and ISO14064-3:2006 standard, and marks APL’s seventh consecutive year of improvements, the Singapore-based box carrier said.

"APL is pleased to register our best carbon reduction performance as yet, improving our fleet emission level by about 3%, versus our reduction in 2015. APL prides ourselves as a responsible carrier and will persevere in our pursuits of environmental excellence as we facilitate global trade," said APL Chief Executive Officer, Nicolas Sartini.

APL said the reductions were made through a combination of factors, including "improvements in operational efficiencies, fleet and voyage optimisation, as well as the deployment of a fuel-efficient and environmentally-friendly fleet of vessels."

"Moving forward, APL aims to reduce carbon dioxide emissions per container transported by 30% between 2015 and 2025, a target set by the CMA CGM Group."

The carrier also noted it would continue using other technologies including the use of shore-power.

"APL believes that every stakeholder plays a role in protecting our environment. This is also why our sustainability programmes are being extended to our customers so that they too can make a difference in reducing carbon footprint via their shipments with APL. Through collaborative opportunities, we seek to help APL shippers design and manage their green supply chain," Sartini concluded.