IMPA IMEF Initiative: A Data-Driven Approach to Scope 3 Emissions for the Maritime Industry.
The maritime industry is under increasing pressure to report and reduce emissions, particularly Scope. The IMPA Maritime Environmental Footprint (IMEF) Initiative offers a scientifically backed, activity-based approach to calculating the carbon footprint of maritime products and components.
Key Highlights:
• Welcome by Mikael Karlsson – IMPA SAVE’s vision and goals for environmental impact reduction across supply chains.
• Detailed Overview by Rasmus Elsborg-Jensen – An introduction to the IMEF framework, outlining its technical components and presenting practical use cases from the industry to illustrate how companies can integrate the approach to support their sustainability goals.
This initiative provides a framework for integrating carbon footprint data as a selection criterion, empowering maritime companies to meet emissions targets transparently and effectively.
Conclusion:
This discussion underscores the importance of data-driven strategies to tackle the complexities of decarbonisation. Stakeholders must adopt a phased approach to improve data quality, align with emerging regulations, and leverage industry initiatives like IMEF for collaborative progress. Rasmus emphasises that while challenges remain, the journey starts with education and baseline data collection, paving the way for meaningful action and industry transformation.
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