Norden and Microsoft launch pilot project to slash supply chain GHG emissions

Norden, a shipping company based in Denmark, has partnered with Microsoft to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Microsoft’s maritime supply chain. The collaboration involves a pilot project aimed at cutting emissions by using Norden’s waste-based biofuel for voyages and Book and Claim solution. This biofuel technology is said to reduce emissions by 80-90% compared to traditional fossil fuels. The project is expected to help Microsoft reduce its Scope III emissions by nearly 10,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide over three years. Additionally, the partners plan to collaborate with the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) to enhance the tracking of environmentally friendly maritime fuel claims. Norden’s Chief Operating Officer, Anne Jensen, highlighted the company’s commitment to helping reduce emissions in maritime transportation, while Microsoft’s Environmental Sustainability Lead, Julia Fidler, emphasized the importance of developing infrastructure for lowering supply chain emissions transparently and credibly. The Book and Claim system enables stakeholders to purchase emission reductions from sustainable fuels in shipping and supports the adoption of low-emission energy sources across the industry. This initiative aligns with a growing trend in the industry, as demonstrated by similar collaborations announced by other stakeholders to track and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from maritime transport services.