Charting a New Course: How Net-Zero Standards Are Reshaping Maritime Decarbonization

The shipping sector is entering a pivotal moment—where climate standards and market mechanisms are beginning to align.

With the release of the draft Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) Corporate Net-Zero Standard, new expectations are emerging for how companies account for—and reduce—their maritime emissions. Central to this shift is the growing role of book and claim systems, which offer a powerful tool to drive collective action and unlock early investment in low- and zero-emission fuels.

This session will also examine evolving policies from the International Maritime Organization (IMO), whose regulations are shaping the global decarbonization agenda and setting new benchmarks for emissions reductions. Together, these frameworks are influencing procurement strategies, reshaping emissions reporting, and opening the door to scalable, global transformation in shipping.