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Science-informed targets
Interim and long-term targets anchored to a 2019 baseline, expressed as intensity so progress reflects efficiency rather than changes in volume alone.
Overview
A measured path to net zero
Our roadmap sets a 2050 net-zero ambition for the transport activity we operate and arrange, with an interim target to reduce CO₂ intensity by 40% by 2030 against a 2019 baseline. By 2025 intensity had fallen by 23%, driven mainly by fleet efficiency, network optimisation and early adoption of alternative fuels on selected services.
The pathway is staged. This decade focuses on efficiency: slow steaming where schedules allow, hull and propeller upgrades, route optimisation and higher container utilisation. From 2030, the emphasis shifts towards scaling lower-carbon fuels, expanding dual-fuel tonnage and electrifying terminal and warehouse operations as infrastructure matures.
Each milestone is reviewed annually against measured activity data using GLEC-aligned methods. Where progress depends on fuel availability, technology readiness or regulation outside our control, we say so plainly and adjust plans rather than restate targets without evidence.
- 2050 net-zero ambition for operated and arranged transport
- −40% CO₂ intensity by 2030 versus 2019
- −23% intensity reduction achieved by 2025
- Annual review of progress against measured data
- Fleet renewal aligned with dual-fuel capability
- Transparent disclosure of dependencies and risks
2050
Net-zero ambition
How we work
A practical, accountable approach
Our teams connect operational decisions with measurable priorities and clear communication.
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Fleet efficiency
Speed management, hull coatings, propeller upgrades and voyage optimisation reduce fuel burn per TEU-kilometre across owned and chartered tonnage.
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Fuel transition
Twelve dual-fuel LNG vessels today, with fleet renewal planned around engines able to use bio-LNG, methanol or other lower-carbon fuels as supply develops.
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Network design
Fewer empty legs, better transhipment planning and higher container utilisation lower emissions without compromising customer schedules.
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Facilities
Solar generation, LED lighting and electric handling equipment are being introduced across warehouses and offices to reduce site emissions.
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Measured progress
Annual intensity reporting using GLEC-aligned methods, with assumptions and data gaps stated alongside the headline figures.
Performance & context
CO₂ intensity trajectory
- −23%
- reduction by 2025
- −40%
- 2030 target
- 2050
- net-zero ambition
How it works
From intent to measurable action
A consistent process helps translate priorities into decisions, delivery and review.
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Define the movement
Capture origin, destination, transport mode, cargo weight and relevant shipment or service details. Confirm whether the requested estimate covers a single leg or a multi-leg logistics chain.
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Establish the boundary
Identify included activities and lifecycle scope. For comparable logistics-chain reporting, apply consistent boundaries and disclose exclusions, allocation choices and any material data limitations.
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Apply activity and factors
Calculate transport activity and apply appropriate mode-specific emissions factors. The GLEC Framework provides logistics emissions accounting guidance and is aligned with ISO 14083 requirements for quantifying and reporting transport-chain emissions.
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Review and use responsibly
Check units, assumptions and available data quality, then interpret the result as an estimate. Retain supporting inputs and do not present indicative outputs as independently verified inventory figures.
Reference
What to consider
| Consideration | Why it matters | Practical response |
|---|---|---|
| Scope | Defines what is included | Agree boundary before comparison |
| Operational context | Availability differs by route and provider | Confirm details with the service team |
| Evidence | Supports credible decisions | Keep source records and assumptions |
| Review | Conditions and data can change | Reassess periodically |
In operation
Working together on progress
Our sustainability work depends on collaboration across the logistics chain. Fast Safe Cargo teams can discuss net zero roadmap priorities, operational context and available information for your requirements.
Working together on progress
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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Contact our teamThe ambition covers emissions from the transport activity we operate and arrange, including vessels, air and road services, and our facilities. Boundaries and any exclusions are set out in our ESG reporting so customers can understand what is and is not included.
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