Sustainable Shipping Initiative: Concerns raised over lifecycle impact of 'sustainable' marine fuels

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Sustainable Shipping Initiative: Concerns raised over lifecycle impact of 'sustainable' marine fuels

The Sustainable Shipping Initiative warns air quality, labour and human rights impacts, and economic well-being must be considered as industry transitions towards more sustainable marine fuels

The Sustainable Shipping Initiative (SSI) has this week warned that attempts to assess the sustainability of fuels used to help decarbonise the shipping industry must consider aspects beyond their immediate...

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