Global technology company Epson has announced it has partnered with Maersk to use greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduced fuels like biodiesel and green methanol for its inbound ocean transport in a bid to reduce its carbon emissions.
Epson’s goal is to become carbon negative and eliminate the use of exhaustible underground resources like oil and metal by 2050 across its international operations.
Maersk’s ECO Delivery Ocean program allows cargo owners to reduce the GHG emissions of their seaborne transports by up to 82 per cent compared to conventional fossil fuel transported containers.
Chief Supply Chain Officer Epson Europe Mark Robertson says the collaboration with Maersk is aimed to set a new precedent for sustainable transport in the international technology sector.
“Epson is committed to driving transformative change in the way we conduct our business,” Robertson says.
“By partnering with Maersk to use emission reduced fuel for our inbound ocean transportation, we are taking a significant step towards achieving our sustainability goals.
This initiative not only reduces our carbon footprint but also sets a positive example for the electronics industry.
The decision to use emission reduced fuel for inbound ocean transportation, combined with optimising our container space and using advanced tracking software, underscores Epson’s dedication to sustainability and, as one of the world’s leading technology manufacturers, setting better standards for environmental responsibility in logistics.”
Maersk launched its ECO Delivery product in 2019 and has targeted net zero GHG emissions by 2040.
It was also the first in its industry to have its 2030 and 2040 targets validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative in alignment with a 1.5°C and net zero pathway.
Head of Commercial Sustainability at A.P. Moller – Maersk Kaisa Helena Tikk underscored the importance of collaborative partnerships in driving down global transport emissions.
“Partnerships are essential in creating impactful solutions for decarbonisation, and our customers are at the core of these partnerships,” Tikk says.
“Our collaboration with Epson is a testament to our shared values and commitment to reducing the GHG emissions from logistics as fast as we can.
“Together, we are not only reducing emissions but setting a benchmark for other cargo owners and the shipping and logistics industry.”
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