ABB delivers emissions plan to US government

“The Path to a Carbon-Free Maritime Industry: Investments and Innovation” hearing in front the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation assessed current and future technologies for zero-emission vessel operations.

“It is a great honour to be invited to testify before the subcommittee,” said Peter Bryn, technical solutions manager, North America, who presented at the hearing. “ABB encourages the subcommittee to set an ambitious, long-term national plan to achieve zero emissions for all vessels under its operation, as well as support the growth of the sustainable maritime industry.”

Sustainable transportation has a crucial role in the fight against climate change, with shipping accounting for 2 to 3 per cent of the world’s total greenhouse gas emissions. “The marine industry in the midst of a transition towards low and zero emissions technologies,” said Juha Koskela, managing director, ABB Marine & Ports.

“Electric, digital and connected solutions are already transforming today’s shipping, and there will be a variety of solutions to suit different vessel types and operational profiles for reducing marine emissions,” he added.

ABB’s commitment to combatting climate change includes limiting the environmental impact of its own operations, with the target to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2020 from a 2013 baseline.