Americas > Global shipowners’ body supports emissions levy to set up decarbonisation fund

Global shipowners’ body supports emissions levy to set up decarbonisation fund

Published 17:15 on February 5, 2024  /  Last updated at 17:15 on February 5, 2024  / /  Americas, Asia Pacific, Carbon Taxes, EMEA, International, Shipping

The shipping sector’s main international trade association has put forward a new proposal for a global shipping climate fund, which could be filled by imposing a levy of $12.50 per tonne of CO2 equivalent, based on the need to raise $10 billion to meet emissions goals.
The shipping sector’s main international trade association has put forward a new proposal for a global shipping climate fund, which could be filled by imposing a levy of $12.50 per tonne of CO2 equivalent, based on the need to raise $10 billion to meet emissions goals.


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