Syngenta Crop Protection is to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from its logistics operations by using Maersk’s ECO Delivery solution for its ocean shipments. This follows the finalisation of an agreement for the transport of containers using biofuel for a Europe - US shipping route in 2024.
Maersk’s ECO Delivery solution offers Syngenta the ability to handle its global ocean shipments with certified biofuels which burn cleaner than conventional fossil fuels, resulting in less GHG emissions. All the biofuel used is certified by the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC).
Mike Hollands, Head of Global Supply at Syngenta Crop Protection said:
“Our partnership with Maersk is based on a common commitment towards sustainable logistics. We’ve been energised by our collaboration in ECO Delivery and other carbon emission reduction solutions, and are pleased to move closer together towards eventual zero carbon shipping for a more sustainable future.
“If we are to significantly reduce emissions, we need to look for opportunities across our supply chains and beyond. Working with strong external partners equally committed to sustainability, such as Maersk, enables us to accelerate the decarbonisation of our operations.”
Maersk is Syngenta’s largest fourth-party logistics provider, managing the resources, technology and infrastructure of other third-party logistics providers that enable Syngenta to offer the highest levels of service to customers and growers worldwide.
Kaisa Helena Tikk, Head of Commercial Sustainability at Maersk added:
“We are delighted that Syngenta has selected our ECO Delivery Ocean solution as well as our Emissions Dashboard to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions in a structured way. We are looking forward to develop our valued partnership even further in the future. These close collaborations with our customers are essential to drive the decarbonisation of logistics which we can achieve only together.”
