Shipping borrows from aviation with new tool for counting emissions reductions

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Katalist, a registry launched in November, manages environmental attribute certificates that can be used to reduce emissions from cargo ships

Companies such as Ikea and Amazon that have pledged to reduce emissions from maritime shipping can now use a new registry to financially support ships using low-emissions fuels - even if their cargo isn't...

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