Deep-Sea Mining: why now and how?10 February 2022
In part one of a two-part series of articles, we examine why we may need to look at deep-sea mining and what is required to make it happen in practical terms.
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The UK’s cross cutting net zero strategy – An introduction2 February 2022
Does the UK’s Net Zero Strategy deliver on its aim to go “further and faster to tackle climate change”? Is it a “step up” and “first of a kind”?
A greener and more ambitious EU Maritime ETS emerges19 January 2022
In this brief update, we consider how leaked amendments to the draft EU Maritime Emissions Trading System (ETS) proposal could impact the apportionment of ETS costs and liabilities in the maritime sector.
WFW advises CMFL on US$445.7m first sustainability-linked term loan facilities8 December 2021
The syndicated financing is linked to certain pre-determined key performance indicators on sustainability.
A Greener Voyage: Fit for 5513 October 2021
This article focusses on the proposals made by the European Commission regarding the extension of the European Emissions Trading Scheme to the maritime sector.
London International Shipping Week 202113 September 2021
As the law firm with the largest dedicated maritime practice in the world, we are proud to be long-standing supporters of London International Shipping Week, which in a short time has grown to be one of the world’s premier maritime events.
ESG and Logistics – Powering the future4 August 2021
In the first of our series of articles focussing on logistics real estate, we explore the themes of green power generation and power management in logistics buildings as a means of tackling climate change.
A Greener Voyage: Navigating Emissions Trading Schemes for the maritime sector7 June 2021
As the reduction in carbon emissions becomes an increasing international priority, managing emissions in the maritime sector is particularly under the spotlight. This article explains how the EU emissions trading scheme is expected to apply to the shipping industry, the current status of the UK emissions trading scheme and the legal and commercial issues that may arise.
The Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail – Back on Track21 May 2021
The long-awaited UK government white paper “The Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail” has been published. It contains 62 commitments and in this article we explore some of the key points for the UK rail sector.
Alternative Fuels – What does the future hold for Shipping?12 May 2021
Drawing on the findings of our recent report “The Sustainability Imperative”, this article takes a look at some of the possible fuels to replace heavy fuel oil in the shipping industry. While some of these alternative fuels may eventually prove to be intermediate solutions, they remain an essential part of the industry’s journey to its carbon neutral future.
ESG and Covid-19: How employers can promote seafarer wellbeing7 April 2021
As the maritime sector increasingly turns its attention to environmental, social and corporate governance issues, our latest article explores seafarer welfare, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how employers can promote the wellbeing of seafarers.
WFW advises on industry-changing AWG carbon calculator25 March 2021
Using original equipment manufacturer source data provided by Airbus, ATR, Boeing and Embraer, the ACC will generate and compare carbon dioxide emissions data for aircraft and aircraft portfolios.