Leaders of the Sea Cargo Charter (SCC) issued a stern warning to the global shipping community on March 25, 2026, urging no slowdown in decarbonization efforts despite IMO regulatory delays. The statement emphasizes maintaining momentum toward net-zero emissions by 2050.
Leaders of the Sea Cargo Charter (SCC), a voluntary climate risk assessment initiative for shipping, published a warning to the industry on March 25, 2026. They stated that companies must not reduce decarbonization efforts due to delays in IMO regulations on emissions reductions. The call aims to uphold voluntary commitments to net-zero by 2050.
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