Climate and Environment at sea
NORDEN and the environment at sea
Most of NORDEN’s activities take place at sea, which is where the Company imposes the greatest impact on the environment. NORDEN’s climate initiatives are therefore emphasised on activities relating to the operations at sea.
The most significant environmental impacts from shipping are air emissions, especially carbon dioxide (CO2), sulphur oxide (SOx) and nitrogen oxide (NOx). To support continuous CO2 reductions and to reduce SOx and NOx emissions, NORDEN has taken several initiatives, including a mapping of factors affecting propulsion resistance and fuel efficiency followed by a climate action plan.
Reducing emissions
As a result of globalisation, the length and breadth of the world is interconnected and goods are transported around the globe. Today, about 1 ton of goods per human being in the world a year is transported by sea. Shipping accounts for 80-90% of all transport and represents approx. 3% of total global greenhouse gas emissions. See data on emissions from different kinds of transport
Being part of the shipping business, NORDEN takes its responsibility seriously. NORDEN operates one of the world’s most modern fleets of dry cargo and tanker vessels. New initiatives are added on an ongoing basis to reduce emissions of CO2, SOx and NOx. Read more about emissions and objectives for reduction
Sponsoring research
NORDEN sponsors research, e.g. in developing more efficient ship propellers under the EU-cosponsored CAPRICCIO project, which has resulted in the design of a highly advanced propeller type enabling fuel savings of more than 2%. As a part of the Danish Green Ship of the Future initiative, NORDEN also collaborates with Decision3 on maturing the so-called GreenSteamTM development project. NORDEN’s sponsoring targets research and development in both propulsion resistance and fuel efficiency. These are the two main areas that affect the efficiency of a ship’s use of energy and thus its emissions. More about Research and Development
Climate action plan
NORDEN’s climate action plan was initiated in 2007 and includes measures for implementation on owned vessels and newbuildings. Additional initiatives have been added and included in the Company’s climate efforts. Read more about NORDEN's climate action plan
A couple of cases
NORDEN continuously strives to find new ways to reduce its impact on the environment.
Changed vessel design reduces fuel consumption by 11% - Corporate News, 19 August 2010.
New turbocharger is expected to reduce fuel consumption by approx. 3% - NORDEN News Magazine, Autumn 2010.
The hunt for good fuel exonomy continues - NORDEN News Magazine, Winter 2010.
Reducing fuel consumption - NORDEN News Magazine, Spring 2011