Partnership between GSBN and DNV to Drive shipping decarbonization

Global Shipping Business Network (GSBN), a prominent non-profit technology consortium, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the DNV classification society to advance decarbonization efforts and promote the adoption of alternative fuels in the shipping industry. The collaboration aims to establish a trusted platform for the sharing of verified data, enhancing the credibility of green claims.

With the International Maritime Organization (IMO) emphasizing the importance of reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), the partnership recognizes the vital role played by technological innovation and alternative energy sources. To successfully achieve this, accurate measurement and tracking of emissions reduction data across the supply chain are essential, along with reliable and comparable verification of environmental performance claims.

DNV’s recently launched Emissions Connect, an emissions data verification engine, is a significant step toward enabling the verification of operational data. Through the MoU, DNV and GSBN will collaborate on pilot projects that integrate verified shipment data from DNV with the goal of providing reliable and accountable green claims supported by granular, real-time data.

In an industry undergoing significant changes such as the European Union Emission Trading Scheme (EU ETS) and various book and claim systems, reliable data on the shipment level is crucial for customers to actively participate in the decarbonization journey.