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Scope 3 is changing emissions calculations
1st Jul 2026
Charterers demand more to mitigate scope 3 emissions (image: Shutterstock)
Scope 3 emissions accounting is becoming the great leveller. For decades, a European receiving freight from Asia saw the exporter report higher CO2 emissions. Now, the rectification of this arrangement has meant shipping’s customers are financially liable for Scope 3 emissions.
Some major shippers and charterers are seeking greater visibility over how ships perform during voyages and becoming active participants in ship efficiency and voyage optimisation.
They are also starting to advertise shipping’s carbon reduction wins as their own.
Data released this month showed that Sea Cargo Charter (SCC) signatories, who together represent about 14% of shipping trade, were able to improve their trajectory relative to