Shipping's decarbonization ambitions remain intact despite global turmoil
Despite rising global headwinds, including the slowing of renewable energy investments and geopolitical instability, the shipping industry’s decarbonization ambitions remain resilient, a new survey shows.
The Global Maritime Decarbonisation Survey (2nd Edition) was jointly conducted by the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) between October 2024 and February 2025. The survey gathered 114 responses from shipowners and operators across a range of vessel types, fleet sizes, and regions.
While the survey was conducted before the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) MEPC 83 session in April 2025, its findings already reflected sustained commitment across the industry. The outcomes of MEPC 83—introducing new regulatory targets and incentives—are expected to reinforce these ambitions and further accelerate momentum.
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