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Green shipping can't wait

This month, will be a defining moment in maritime history. The world will vote on shipping reforms that can accelerate the global transition to green energy.

This is a rare opportunity for Australia.

 

Shape the future of shipping

These shipping reforms will open the door to cleaner, smarter shipping, and will create new jobs, greater investment, and protect the oceans that sustain us.

For too long, global shipping has been shackled to expensive, polluting fossil fuels.

But this vote can change that.

 

What is the IMO?

The International Maritime Organisation is an agency of the United Nations, primarily responsible for the safety of international shipping. This month, the world will vote on reforms to cut emissions and spark the transition to clean energy. 

Learn more about the IMO
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What it means for Australia

Shipping is one of the world's biggest and fastest-growing sources of carbon emissions, responsible for around 3% of global emissions.

The transition to green energy continues to present the greatest economic and environmental opportunity of our time.

  • Unlock Green Investment

    The IMO shipping reforms will the door to investment in green fuels and clean energy technologies, powering Australia’s transition to a sustainable economy.

  • Create new jobs

    The IMO reforms will generates new jobs in shipping, energy, and technology, helping Australians thrive in the new energy economy.

  • Protect our future

    It will secure cleaner oceans, stronger trade relationships, and long-term prosperity for Australians.

Australia is already leading the way.

At Fortescue, we’re already showing the world what’s possible.

Our Green Pioneer is the world’s first dual-fuel ammonia ship.

It's proof that Australia can lead and thrive in the green energy economy.

Learn more about the Green Pioneer

THE POWER OF NOW

The transition to green energy continues to present the greatest economic and environmental opportunity of our time.

No longer do we need to choose between progress and preservation.

With bold leadership and smart policy, we can have both. And we can have them NOW.

That is the Power of Now.