The shipyard with carbon neutral electricity and heating

The yard has used only certified carbon neutral electricity since 2018, but recently all district heating used the shipyard has also been carbon neutral. This makes Meyer Turku a global pioneer among shipyards of its magnitude.

“We are lucky to partner with Turku Energia who is able to supply up-to-date electricity and heating solutions. The impact we make together is big and encourages us further with our sustainability ambitions,” said Tapani Pulli., deputy CEO, Meyer Turku.

”This decision showcases our deep-rooted values and our forward-thinking approach and commitment to embracing cleaner energy solutions. We are committed to ongoing monitoring and reporting of sustainability metrics.”

Sustainable development

Meyer Turku has demonstrated its becoming a strong leader in advancing sustainable development in the shipbuilding industry.

The yard’s sustainability strategy defines many of its company’s targets including engineering a fully buildable carbon neutral cruise ship concept by 2025 and reaching carbon neutrality for the shipyard’s own operations in 2030 (scope 1 & 2).

It also aims to drive its supply chain to be at least as responsible as the company itself.

In its quest for sustainability, Meyer Turku cooperates with a wide variety of partner companies, academia and the EU Mission Label awarded City of Turku.

The company certified its quality, safety and environmental systems in 2008, being the first shipyard company in the world to do so.

It was also the first to incorporate an LNG tank on a car ferry (Viking Grace) and later among the first to incorporate an LNG tank inside a car ferry (Tallink Megastar).

The shipyard recently delivered Icon of the Seas that has an energy efficiency 24% higher than other comparable vessels.

Mein Schiff 7, now in the outfitting phase, will be the shipyard’s first methanol-ready vessel.