Gold Standard and Stillstrom launch carbon credit scheme for docked ships

Michael Holder
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Gold Standard and Stillstrom launch carbon credit scheme for docked ships

New initiative aims to encourage more ships to switch to renewable power when in port

Carbon credit certification programme Gold Standard has teamed up with offshore ship charging specialist Stillstrom to launch a new initiative, which aims to encourage ships to use grid electricity and...

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