- ABS develops an unparalleled global network of sustainability expertise with centers of excellence located in key maritime cities around the world.
- It has its sustainable centers in Athens, Houston and Copenhagen and Singapore.
- ABS is able to offer experienced local support in all of the critical maritime sustainability disciplines.
ABS has today announced a major global expansion of its sustainability support for the industry, with three new centers of excellence in key areas, reports the official website of ABS.
How ABS functions?
Athens is the center of ABS vessel performance and efficiency expertise.
In Houston, a range of specialists deliver industry-leading expertise in alternative fuels, waste streams and human centric design.
Copenhagen is a center of excellence in vessel innovations and fuel technologies.
Singapore is the home of ABS sustainability reporting and Environmental, Social and Governance strategy expertise.
ABS partners with key players
ABS partners with leading industry players in a range of joint initiatives designed to drive forward key areas of research.
The are vessel design, future fuels, digital technologies and decarbonization pathways. ABS is a founder member of the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping.
Led by Georgios Plevrakis, ABS Director of Global Sustainability, the ABS sustainability team is composed of professionals with diverse backgrounds and expertise, supported by the worldwide ABS organization.
ABS and its partners involve in industry-leading sustainability projects including:
- Studying the viability of alternative fuels and new energy sources in different shipping sectors.
- Analyzing de-carbonization pathways, the impact of seaborne trade growth and IMO targets on new designs.
- Using digital technology to simplify transactions and increase operational efficiency.
- Assisting in a company’s journey to ESG excellence.
ABS creates dynamic environment
ABS has created a dynamic environment of innovation and creativity, bringing together industry and academia for the benefit of a sustainable maritime future.
This includes an industry education program of seminars and lectures to raise awareness of sustainability technologies and carbon reduction strategies across the maritime industry.
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Source:ABS
