CMA CGM Receives 2025 Green Marine Europe Label

CMA CGM has received the 2025 Green Marine Europe label, reaffirming its participation in the European maritime industry’s voluntary environmental certification program.

The announcement came during the Green Shipping Industry Day in Brussels on 24 September 2025, where Green Marine Europe presented its 2024 performance report.

Green Marine Europe Program

Launched in 2020, Green Marine Europe is designed to guide European maritime companies toward improved environmental performance. The certification framework covers 11 indicators linked to air, water, soil quality and circularity. These include greenhouse gas emissions, nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides and particulate matter, oily discharge, aquatic invasive species, waste management, underwater noise, ship recycling and spill prevention.

The program follows a three-pillar process of annual self-evaluation, external verification every two years and publication of results. By the end of 2024, it recorded 80 members across 12 European countries, including 37 certified members and 32 certified participants representing 28 shipowners and four shipyards. In total, more than 530 vessels are certified.

CMA CGM’s Certification Track

CMA CGM was the first major container shipping company to obtain the label when the program was launched in 2020. The Group has fitted its vessels with ballast water treatment systems using UV technology without chemical additives. It also contributes to Green Marine Europe working groups to support the development of environmental indicators.

According to the company, the certification framework provides a reference to measure and reduce environmental impacts while serving as a platform for collaboration and knowledge sharing across the maritime sector.

Sustainability Strategy

CMA CGM has set a target of reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The company has invested about USD 20 billion in new vessels and expects to operate 162 ships capable of running on LNG, methanol and other low carbon fuels by 2029.

Its approach is described as “energy agnostic,” covering biomethane, e-methane, LNG, hydrogen, electrification and green methanol. In addition, the SmartShip program applies artificial intelligence to monitor and optimize vessel performance.

CMA CGM also applies circular economy practices and biodiversity initiatives. These include participation in the REPCET program for whale protection, avoiding the Northern Sea Route since 2019 to limit Arctic ecosystem disruption and cooperating with Ifremer to equip vessels with Lora antennas to collect marine biodiversity data.