The shipping industry has committed to reducing sulfur emissions by 85% by 2050 through the International Maritime Organization. Shipping companies are exploring cleaner energy sources like solar and wind power. Research has also led to greener shipping technologies such as bubbles to aid lubrication and robotic cleaners to facilitate ocean cleanup, demonstrating the industry's commitment to reducing its environmental impact.

1. How the Shipping Industry
is Turning Green
Neal Elbaum
NealElbaum.org
Through the umbrella body, the
International Maritime Organization,
the shipping industry has committed
itself to the reduction of sulfur
emissions by 85% by the year 2050.
REDUCTION OF EMISSIONS
Environmental concerns have significantly heightened, especially in the last 2
decades.
Among the particularly great sources
of clean energy that shipping
companies are exploring today
include solar power and wind energy.
CLEANER SOURCES OF ENERGY
Research and development have led to
the discovery of new and green shipping
technology, such as the introduction of
bubbles in the underbelly of ships to help
in lubrication.
ENHANCED SHIPPING EFFICIENCY
The development of robotic cleaners
capable of saving on oceanic debris
such as nylon and other pollutants
come in handy in facilitating
resourceful utilization of the ocean.
COMMITMENT TO OCEAN CLEANUP
All major heavy industries which contribute to some form of
production of wastes into the environment and utilization of
natural resources have committed themselves to cut down on
emissions. The shipping industry is particularly keen on
contributing to the responsible utilization of environmental
resources in various ways.