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How much CO2 does a ship emit a year?

• Ships are responsible for 90% of international transport, their CO2 emissions accounting for approximately 2.2% of the global total of such emissions.i This share, calculated for 2012, was equivalent to 796 million tonnes a year, which is on the same level as Germany’s CO2 emissions.

Does E20 account for climate pollution from maritime transport?

• e20 account for emissions of other climate pollutants based on their 100-year or 20-year global warming potential. Comparing the three metrics, one can see that focusing solely on CO 2 and ignoring other climate pollutants can significantly underestimate climate pollution from maritime transport. We suggest policymakers consider not only CO 2

How much do we really know about global ocean transport emissions?

• 2 emissions per container per kilometer for global ocean transportation routes have declined by more than 7.7 percent from 2012 to 2013 and by over 22 percent since 2009.

Will maritime shipping emissions be covered by EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS)?

• The European Union (EU) intends to add maritime shipping emissions to its Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) and is currently deciding if only CO 2 emissions will be covered or if other climate pollutants, including CH 4 , BC, and N 2 O, should also be considered to account for CO 2 -equivalent emissions.