Hapag-Lloyd and IKEA collaborate to slash CO2 emissions in container shipments from Asia.
Hapag-Lloyd has inked a pact with IKEA Supply Chain Operations to mitigate carbon emissions in container shipments originating from Asia. The agreement spans from March 2024 to February 2025, with both parties opting for Hapag-Lloyd’s top-tier biofuel option, Ship Green 100.
This choice, relying on waste- and residue-based biofuel instead of traditional marine fuel oil, is anticipated to curtail CO2 emissions by approximately 100,000 tonnes for IKEA during the period. Danny Smolders, Managing Director of Global Sales at Hapag-Lloyd, highlighted IKEA’s steadfast dedication to sustainability, emphasising the substantial reduction in CO2e emissions through this collaboration.
IKEA aims to slash relative GHG emissions from product transportation by 70 percent by 2030 and transition solely to zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles and ocean vessels by 2040. Dariusz Mroczek, Category Area Transport Manager at IKEA, stressed the necessity for continued collaboration to transition towards zero-emission fuels and technologies, despite acknowledging the immediate benefits of biofuels.
