Shipping

John Aitken of SEAaT argues an emissions trading scheme is the best way for the global shipping industry to become sustainable

WWF and Oxfam claim tax of $25 per tonne would generate over $10bn a year to help poorer nations deal with climate change

UK Chamber of Shipping proposes worldwide carbon trading or fuel levy as preferable to inclusion in EU's cap-and-trade scheme

EU emissions trading scheme is not suitable for shipping, says trade association

New ships must meet energy-efficiency targets from 2015, but pressure remains on industry to deliver carbon market mechanism

European finance ministers say new levies could help drive global carbon-cutting efforts

Industry big hitters outline challenges to sector becoming socially and environmentally responsible by 2040

Plans to tax fuels by energy produced welcomed by green groups, but will require backing of all member states to become law

Who said what in the world of green business this week

Cargill announces full-sized trial with prediction 320m2 kite will reduce fuel use by up to 35 per cent