ESG: Navigating shipping towards a sustainable future
The shipping industry is now feeling significantly increasing pressure to adopt ESG principles as it moves towards the energy transition set out in the ambitious ‘Fit for 55’ legislative package. The successful implementation of ‘Fit for 55’ could be a turning point for shipping, reducing greenhouse gas emissions to sustainable levels and signalling the industry’s […]
Exploring the “Fit for 55” era: A sea change in the shipping industry
The European Union’s newest legislative package, the “Fit for 55” bundle, has set a new course for the shipping industry. These robust laws, adopted under the EU Green Deal, aim to cut CO2 emissions significantly, and the shipping industry will play a pivotal role. The Anchor: EU ETS The EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) […]
IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee Updates
The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) stands at the forefront of marine environment conservation. Its scope includes the crucial task of mitigating shop-generated pollution, primarily governed by the global MARPOL treaty. This pivotal treaty ensures the prevention of accidental or operational pollution emanating from ships. Click here to read more.
EU ETS – Inclusion of the Shipping industry
Under the scope of the EU Green Deal, the European Commission adopted a package of legislative proposals to reduce CO2 emissios, well known as “Fit for 55”. One of the pillars of this package is the EU ETS. The European Parliament and Council agreed, on 18 December 2022, that Directive 2003/87/EC will be revised to […]
Bulletin No. 01/2022 CII & SEEMP III
During the 78th session of the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 78), the finalization of technical guidelines regarding the CII and SEEMP Part II was carried out. The first reporting period for the CII is the year 2023. Click here to read more.
Cooperation with QSI Certification in Turkish market
Emicert, a leading in four countries ISO 14065 Accredited GHG Verification Body, signed a representation agreement with QSI Certification, the largest verification Body in Turkey. The two companies joined forces in order to provide a wide range of sustainability and climate verification activities in the Turkish market.
EMICERT approved by the Liberian Registry for IMO DCS
EMICERT, the Greek independent Accredited CO2 Verifier, proudly announces that has been approved by the Liberian Registry to provide verification services for the IMO DCS(Data Collection System) to all Liberian flagged ships. These services include both the Review of the SEEMP (Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan) and the Verification of the relevant reported data. EMICERT, established […]
More than 600 ships entrust EMICERT for MRV compliance
EURONAV selects EMICERT as its MRV Verifier
EURONAV also entrusts EMICERT as their preferred EU MRV Verifier for the Assessment of their Monitoring Plans and the Verification of the Emission Reports.
EMICERT in Ireland
EMICERT and Verifier Services Ltd. join forces in Irish market. Verifier Services Ltd is the market leader verification body in Ireland and after this agreement will represent and issue EMICERT Verification Opinion Statements (VOS) in the local market (stationary installations and aviation operators). Due to the extended scope of EMICERT’s accreditation new marketing opportunities will arise in Ireland.