Danone, a leading food company, has announced its strategic partnership with global logistics provider Maersk to minimize logistics-related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The collaboration centers around Maersk’s ECO Delivery Ocean service, which utilizes reduced-GHG-emission fuels such as biodiesel and bio-methanol sourced entirely from waste feedstocks.
As highlighted by Maersk, transitioning to these sustainable fuels can result in a significant 40% reduction in GHG emissions compared to traditional fossil fuels.
Jean-Yves Krummenacher, Danone’s global chief procurement officer, stated, “We are happy to partner with Maersk through Danone’s Partner for Growth program.” He added, “The ECO Delivery Ocean product and its reduced greenhouse gas emissions align well with our decarbonization strategy, which focuses primarily on alternative fuels and multimodal transportation.”
He emphasized, “Maersk is an important partner, and using their product to reduce CO2 emissions in seafreight marks yet another step in our decarbonization journey.” Danone is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, while Maersk aims for a net-zero target by 2040.
Emilio de la Cruz, Maersk’s area managing director for South West Europe, commented, “The swift reduction of greenhouse gas emissions is at the core of both our companies.” He further noted, “Well-known companies like Danone can act as a beacon in their industries by employing effective levers to decarbonize their supply chains. We are proud to be Danone’s trusted partner in this important task.”
Following this announcement, Maersk revealed its long-term bio-methanol offtake agreement with LONGi Green Energy Technology. This agreement contributes to Maersk’s ongoing efforts to secure adequate methanol for its dual-fuel methanol fleet, which currently includes seven operational vessels.
Furthermore, Maersk’s combined methanol offtake agreements are now projected to fulfill over 50% of the dual-fuel methanol fleet demand anticipated by 2027.
Emma Mazhari, head of energy markets at Maersk, stated, “While we believe that the future of global logistics will see several pathways to net zero, this agreement underscores the continued momentum for methanol projects pursued by ambitious developers across markets.”
