Introducing Spliethoff Group Green
A new Sustainable Shipping Service
In this sustainability report, we are excited to unveil Spliethoff Group Green, our latest initiative offering sustainable shipping solutions. This service is designed to help achieve CO₂e reduction targets* by providing fossil-free transportation options. We encourage you to explore, inquire about, and provide feedback on Spliethoff Group Green to help us further develop this innovative service.
*CO₂ equivalent: all greenhouse gasses converted to CO₂ equivalent environmental impact.
Achieving CO₂e reduction targets
At Spliethoff Group, we are committed to delivering comprehensive services with a strong focus on sustainability. Our new low-carbon shipping solution, Spliethoff Group Green, enables customers to transport cargo with significantly reduced emissions, even achieving carbon neutrality. By substituting conventional fuel with sustainable biofuels, we bring CO₂e reduction targets within reach.
Definition CO₂e reduction goals
With Spliethoff Group Green the client can specify its desired reduction of CO₂e emissions. We can also assist in defining the required reduction necessary to meet targets. Following this, Spliethoff can determine how much biofuel will be needed by applying emission factors as published in the Breakbulk GHG Emissions accounting and reporting guidance developed together with Smart Freight Centre (https://smartfreightcentre.org/). Within this standard, conventional heavy fuel oil, for example, has a Tank to Wake (TTW) emission factor of 3.16 tonnes of CO₂e per tonne of fuel.
Sustainable bio-fuels, on the other hand, have a factor of 0. On a Well to Wake (WTW) basis the emission factors are 3.76 for HFO and biofuels can go down as low as 0.18 mt of CO₂e per tonne of fuel depending on the feedstock.
How it works
Once we have determined the reduction goal, we will use the corresponding amount of biofuel onboard a Spliethoff Group vessel in the same calendar year or within six months of the agreement. Upon finalisation of the agreement, customers will receive a certificate confirming the achievement of their emissions reduction target.
Certified biofuels
For Spliethoff Group Green we exclusively use biofuels that are ISCC or RSB certified. Additionally, the feedstocks for these fuels must be classified as renewable according to Annex 9 of the EU Renewable Energy Directive (2018/2001).
Of the biofuel types currently available, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and FAME (fatty acid methyl esters) are the two most suitable alternatives to conventional fuels. In order to offer a reliable and cost-effective solution, Spliethoff Group Green currently uses the widely available FAME biofuel or FAME derived biofuel. We foresee a wider range of options in the future, as less conventional fuels such as other waste oils, bio-gas and bio-methanol become more widely available.
Mass balancing: Realising relevant reduction
The process by which Spliethoff Group Green works is known as mass balancing. Put simply, the right of the Scope 3 emissions reduction resulting from the use of biofuel on our vessel, is transferred to customers even when their cargo was aboard a different vessel within our fleet.
It is important to note the difference between mass balancing and offsetting. Offsetting typically refers to a reduction in another sector or value chain. Mass balancing, on the other hand, maintains the reduction in the same pool of assets - in this case within the same fleet, the Spliethoff Group fleet.
Getting started
To reduce emissions one can simply contact our commercial representatives or send an e-mail to green@spliethoffgroup.com and ask for Spliethoff Group Green. We look forward to helping our customers to get started on their decarbonisation journey.