EU shipping emissions rose in 2025. The ships did not emit more. The reported increase comes entirely from vessels that entered the reporting rules in 2025; follow the same ships through both years and emissions fell. Below the CO₂ line, methane rose sharply as LNG dual fuel ships reached the water, and from 2026 that methane becomes billable, pushing the maritime EU ETS bill toward 100 million allowances. For owners and charterers, the headline MRV number is only the starting point. The exposure sits behind it.
The full storyWith Scope 3 now the largest share of many companies’ footprints, cargo owners face mounting pressure to report credibly. Relying on proxies hides real differences between voyages and risks undermining both compliance and competitiveness. Verified, voyage-level data turns scope 3 from a reporting burden into a strategic advantage.
We’re excited to announce that Siglar’s emissions insights are now available directly on Lloyd’s List Intelligence’s Seasearcher platform, making emissions visibility easier, faster and more strategic than ever before.
The countdown is on: By 30 September 2025, all shipowners with EU voyages must surrender their first batch of EU ETS allowances. But are you ready? Do you know what your carbon bill will be? Where to get allowances, and when? For many shipowners, the financial clock is ticking, yet the full cost remains off the radar.
