Gearbulk IntegratedReport 2024 Paperturn - Flipbook - Page 130
GEARBULK
LOOKING BEYOND
Strengthen our decarbonisation commitment
Contribute to the circular economy
Gearbulk remains dedicated to advancing our decarboni-
Gearbulk is committed to advancing the circular economy
zation initiatives in alignment with the IMO GHG strategy,
through sustainable practices and continuous investment
with the goal of achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050. As
in environmental technology. By partnering with like-minded
we work towards the IMO’s short- and medium-term targets
suppliers, we ensure a responsible, eco-friendly supply chain.
for 2030 and 2040, we are actively developing a comprehensive roadmap to ensure our managed vessels meet these
We prioritise resource e昀케ciency by promoting material reuse
milestones.
and recycling, minimizing waste across our value chain.
Through these e昀昀orts, we actively reduce our environmental
Our approach is grounded in transparency and accountability.
footprint and drive the transition to a more sustainable future.
By publicly de昀椀ning our targets, we rea昀케rm our commitment
to real, measurable progress. Our Newbuilding strategy prior-
Expand our biodiversity e昀昀orts
itises fuel-e昀케cient vessel types designed to minimize emis-
By fostering awareness and accountability among our team
sions and carbon footprints, integrating options for alternative
and stakeholders, we reinforce our commitment to preserving
fuels to secure long-term sustainability.
marine ecosystems.Our e昀昀orts include ongoing investment
in anti-fouling measures to minimize biofouling impacts
Beyond newbuilds, we continue to drive improvements across
and adherence to regulations protecting vulnerable marine
our existing 昀氀eet, pledging to introduce at least two innovative
habitats, even if it means taking longer routes. We actively
emission-reduction measures each year. Additionally, we
are researching support of NGO-led marine conservation
commit to an increasing use of carbon-neutral fuels, particu-
initiatives to enable sustainable solutions like green biobased
larly biofuels, to further our decarbonization journey.
oils to reduce our ecological footprint.
With dedicated resources and clearly de昀椀ned key perfor-
Through these sustained actions, we remain dedicated to
mance indicators (KPIs), we will consistently track and enhance
protecting marine biodiversity and promoting healthier, more
our e昀昀orts, ensuring steady progress toward our strategic
resilient ecosystems.
emission targets. Our commitment to a sustainable future
remains unwavering as we take continuous steps toward
achieving Net Zero emissions.
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