CMA CGM launches first low-carbon shipping service

The CMA CGM Group has reached yet another milestone in its efforts to be carbon neutral by 2050, supporting the production of 12,000 tons of biomethane (equivalent to the year-round fuel consumption of two 1,400 TEU vessels). Biomethane is a sustainable fuel produced by organic and vegetable residues of European origin. CMA CGM intends to proceed with the development of this energy source. The company is investing in biomethane production facilities and studying the feasibility of liquefaction processes to use biomethane as a navigation fuel.

CMA CGM is accelerating its commitment to transition to a new fuel in the maritime transport sector by supporting biomethane production. The Group cut its global CO2 emissions by 4% in 2020, after a 6% reduction in 2019. Since 2008, the Group has reduced its CO2 emissions per container kilometer by 49%.

Together with CMA CGM’s dual-fuel gas energy technology, Biomethane – with its Guarantee of Origin – can reduce well-to-wake (entire value chain) greenhouse gas emissions (including CO2) by at least 67 %. On a tank-to-wake basis (at the ship level), the company can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 88% (including CO2).

Beginning in May 2021, the Group’s customers may select biomethane through the ACT range of services with CMA CGM +.

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