With the assistance of carbon asset manager and global carbon offset provider First Climate, companies that have undertaken a SupplyChain CarbonCheck™, Maersk Logistics’ environmental offering which supports companies in assessing and reducing their supply chain carbon footprint, will be able to become supply chain carbon neutral by acquiring certified carbon credits from First Climate’s portfolio of Greenhouse Gas reduction projects. Thus, Maersk Logistics will be offering a complete supply chain carbon management solution.
Erling Johns Nielsen, Director & Global Head of Supply Chain Development at Maersk Logistics: “The partnership with First Climate means that Maersk Logistics is now able to offer its customers a complete solution to manage their supply chain carbon emissions. This represents a new and innovative step in our aspiration to become the supply chain sustainability advisor for our clients”
Jochen Gassner, Director Climate Neutral of First Climate: "The partnership between Maersk Logistics and First Climate is a response to the growing awareness of the importance of transport and logistics related Greenhouse Gas Emissions. Our combined services will provide Maersk Logistics clients with a more efficient and finally carbon neutral supply chain."
Please visit www.maersklogistics.com if you want to learn more about the SupplyChain CarbonCheck™ as well as how Maersk Logistics has enabled companies to reduce carbon emissions while taking costs out of supply chains.
Maersk Logistics provides responsive supply chain solutions customised to your integrated supply chain, warehousing and distribution, or multi-mode transport needs. A recognised leader in the international logistics market, Maersk Logistics has over 4,000 dedicated employees who are always available to support your business from over 200 offices in more than 90 countries.
First Climate is one of Europe’s leading carbon asset management companies. With offices on five continents and more than ten years of experience in the market, it is one of the few intermediaries to cover the entire carbon credit value chain. First Climate develops, finances, and implements CDM, JI, and VER projects, purchases the resulting carbon credits, and customizes trading solutions for companies subject to the EU ETS. As investment advisor to several institutional investors, First Climate structures and develops carbon funds and related products. In the voluntary market, the company provides VERs verified according to the highest international standards. First Climate is one of the main sponsors of the Gold Standard Version 2.
Contact
First Climate
Fritz Wilhelm
Head Corporate Communications
Tel.: +49 (0)6101 - 5 56 58 - 34
Fax: +49 (0)6101 - 5 56 58 - 77
E-Mail: fritz.wilhelm@firstclimate.com
Maersk Logistics
Erling Johns Nielsen
Director & Global Head of Supply Chain Development
Tel.: + 45 3363 5509
E-Mail: erling.johns.nielsen@maersklogistics.com
