United European Car Carriers (UECC) achieved a major milestone in 2024 by cutting over 107,000 tonnes of well-to-wake CO₂ emissions, a 70% increase from the previous year.
According to the company, this reduction was primarily driven by the use of high-impact liquefied biomethane (LBM) on its LNG-powered vessels, as part of the Sail for Change initiative supported by major automakers. With alternative fuels now accounting for 42% of its fleet’s fuel consumption, up from 34% in 2023, UECC is progressing toward its 2030 goal of 58% alternative fuel usage and a 187,000-tonne emissions cut.
We continue to make major strides towards realising our sustainability ambitions, supported by pioneering investments in green fuels and sustainable technologies, as well as energy efficiency measures in operations,
… said UECC’s CEO Glenn Edvardsen.
UECC’s decarbonisation strategy includes investments in sustainable technologies, alternative fuels like bioLNG and hybrid battery systems, and operational efficiency improvements. The company’s strong performance has placed it ahead of regulatory benchmarks like FuelEU Maritime and the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), allowing it to operate with a compliance surplus.
BioLNG, particularly from manure-based feedstock, is central to UECC’s strategy due to its high emissions-cutting potential across the full well-to-wake lifecycle. The company’s agreement with Titan Clean Fuels to supply at least 12,000 tonnes of certified bioLNG in 2025 further strengthens its fuel security.
UECC’s current carbon intensity of 68 gCO₂e/MJ is well below the FuelEU thresholds, with expectations to reach 57 gCO₂e/MJ this year—significantly outperforming regulatory requirements and creating commercial opportunities through FuelEU’s credit pooling mechanism.
