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May 5, 2022

Which companies are set to benefit from the EU carbon tax on shipping?

From the beginning of 2023 the EU carbon tax on shipping will target one of the world's dirtiest industries. But who could benefit?


Shipping is one of the world's dirtiest industries

Next year, the EU is set to crack down on one of the world's dirtiest industries: shipping. From the beginning of 2023, shipping will come under the EU’s emissions trading scheme (ETS) and all ships transporting goods to and from the EU, regardless of the flag they fly, will be taxed on their emissions. 

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Zencargo cofounder Richard Fattal
Zencargo cofounder Richard Fattal / ©Jamie Lau
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A ship retrofitted with sails / ©Wallenius Marine, used under this licence
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Isabelle Gerretsen

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