Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL) this week released a series of metrics highlighting its environmental activities for the year 2010. The metrics show a number improvements made through various company initiatives and policies including the use of low-sulphur fuel while at sea, and berth, and a focus on more fuel-efficient design and equipment for new buildings and retrofits.
Among the companies finding, WWL says they have managed to cut its CO2 emissions by 21% for the year, compared to 2009, as a result of improved utilization and reduced daily fuel consumption. The company also reported that, for the 7th year in a row, they have kept the average sulphur content of bunker fuel below its goal of 1.5%. WWL also says 6 vessels have been equipped with Ballast Water treatment systems ahead of pending regulations.
Additional environmental activity metrics from WWL can be found HERE.
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