Hellmann joins HMM bio bunker fuel carbon insetting service

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics on Monday (4 March) said it forged a strategic partnership with South Korea’s national flagship carrier, HMM, as an official participant in its Green Sailing Service.

HMM’s carbon insetting solution enables Hellmann to actively reduce its carbon footprint and effectively manage Scope 3 emissions through the use of second generation marine biofuel being bunkered in HMM’s vessel fleet. 

These Scope 3 emission reductions achieved and specifically allocated to Hellmann are ultimately being made available to its clients, supporting them in reaching their Scope 3 emission reduction targets. 

Furthermore, the partnership enhances Hellmann’s capability to provide comprehensive end-to-end carbon insetting solutions, including the reduction of emissions from landside transportations, as an integral part of its seafreight services.

Shin Kim, Chief Container Business Officer (CCO) of HMM, said: “We are delighted to experience one of the finest examples of successful cooperation between industries making meaningful progress toward a net-zero future. Together with Hellmann, we will continue to develop mutually beneficial relationships and, at the same time, welcome anyone with whom we can share the ambitions for environmental initiatives and find a way to go green.”

Jens Wollesen, Chief Operating Officer (COO), Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, said: “As a sector with a substantial impact on global CO2 emissions, we carry a significant responsibility to foster greener logistics.”

“Through our collaboration with HMM and active involvement in the Green Sailing Service, Hellmann is reaffirming its commitment to sustainable practices in the seafreight industry. By providing our clients with insetting solutions, we directly reduce CO2 emissions where they are being produced rather than merely offsetting them.”

“I firmly believe that this approach is the right long-term path forward for the global container shipping industry to make a meaningful impact and to enable our customers to decarbonise their supply chains.”

Photo credit: Hellmann Worldwide Logistics / HMM
Published: 5 March 2024