News / Shipping lobbies hit back at claims they don't support emissions reduction

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Shipping lobby groups have fought back against claims they are obstructing efforts to fight climate change.

The World Shipping Council (WSC) has rejected a report by InfluenceMap that claimed it, Bimco and the International Chamber of Shipping had “aggressively” lobbied against climate regulations.

The WSC said the Corporate Capture of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) study “seriously misrepresents” its approach to reducing carbon emissions in the shipping sector.

“Contrary to InfluenceMap’s assertions, WSC has offered concrete proposals for both short- and long-term carbon reductions,” it ...