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 storyDuring an IMO meeting last week member states agreed on a plan to facilitate the reduction of the carbon intensity of international shipping. A key point was the approval of operational ship performance requirements. The focus on operational performance targets the existing fleet, and it raises awareness on charterers' role in reducing shipping emissions.
The launching of the Sea Cargo Charter (SCC) is warmly welcomed by Siglar. In the Siglar Carbon Monitoring & Reporting dashboard all chartering activities are monitored and reported according to the Sea Cargo Charter requirements.
The Siglar Carbon indexes let charterers compare the carbon exposure of potential ships and routes for their cargo. This way, substantial reduction potential is highlighted.
