Shipping

Countries cave to Trump pressure and table net zero shipping framework

"It was a process bent to the will of the US through threats and intimidation.”

Melodie Michel

20 October 2025

Shipping

Green fuel advocates push against LNG as IMO meets to finalise net zero shipping framework

"What may seem like a short-term economic strategy risks leaving the sector with a costly legacy."

Melodie Michel

13 October 2025

People & Culture

Wärtsilä sustainability lead to retire: Function transferred to legal and compliance head

Marko Vainikka, Vice President of Corporate Relations and Sustainability, remains at the firm.

Melodie Michel

16 September 2025

Oceans

TNFD shares final disclosure guidelines for maritime industry as world leaders gather for oceans

"Our ocean is critical to life on Earth and the resilience of our global economy, yet it remains underrepresented in most corporate and financial decision-making."

Melodie Michel

09 June 2025

Policy & Standards

Countries agree on global shipping emissions tax – without the US

“Today will hopefully be remembered as a historic moment for our industry."

Melodie Michel

11 April 2025

Climate litigation

NGOs seek review of EU Taxonomy criteria for aviation and shipping

“The aviation criteria are so weak that 100% of Ryanair’s order books could be labelled ‘green’."

Melodie Michel

02 September 2024