⚓ IMPA SAVE IMEF Working Group Meeting at IMPA London
By Varuna Sentinels BV | September 9th, 2025 | Maritime Carbon Footprint Initiative
Varuna Sentinels BV, as an active member of the IMPA SAVE IMEF Initiative's Working Group, participated in the pivotal meeting at IMPA London on September 9th to discuss the standardized framework for calculating the Product Carbon Footprint of maritime products using a Cradle-to-Gate approach.
This groundbreaking initiative brings together diverse stakeholders across the maritime supply chain, including shipowners, sellers, manufacturers, and technology providers, all committed to creating a transparent and effective method for measuring and managing carbon emissions in maritime procurement.
🎯 Key Meeting Highlights
Diverse Stakeholder Collaboration
The meeting gathered maritime industry leaders from across the supply chain, creating a comprehensive platform for expertise sharing and critical examination of the proposed framework. This collaborative approach ensures that the standardized methodology will be practical and implementable across different maritime sectors.
Simplified Carbon Footprint Calculation
A key priority identified by the working group is enabling maritime product suppliers to adopt a simplified yet effective method for calculating their carbon footprint. This approach balances accuracy with practicality, making carbon measurement accessible to suppliers of all sizes.
Making the Invisible Visible
"You don't care about what you can't see."
This principle perfectly applies to carbon footprint measurement. When emissions remain invisible and unmeasured, they are often disregarded despite their well-known environmental consequences. The IMPA SAVE IMEF initiative aims to bring transparency to these hidden emissions.
📊 Proposed Methodology Framework
Phase 1: Spend-Based Approach
The working group proposes implementing a spend-based approach as the initial method for calculating emissions. This methodology provides:
- Immediate implementation capability for all suppliers
- Cost-effective carbon footprint estimation
- Standardized baseline for industry comparison
- Foundation for more detailed measurement systems
Phase 2: Activity-Based Measurement
The framework includes a gradual transition toward more precise activity-based measurement, offering:
- Enhanced accuracy in emissions calculation
- Detailed process-level carbon tracking
- Improved identification of reduction opportunities
- Better alignment with Science-Based Targets
🔗 Integration into Procurement Processes
A critical aspect of the initiative is integrating carbon footprint measurement directly into maritime procurement processes. This integration will:
Empower Decision Making
- Enable carbon-informed procurement decisions
- Support supplier selection based on environmental performance
- Create competitive advantages for low-carbon suppliers
- Drive innovation in sustainable maritime products
Industry-Wide Impact
- Standardize carbon measurement across the maritime supply chain
- Facilitate benchmarking and continuous improvement
- Support regulatory compliance and reporting requirements
- Accelerate the maritime industry's decarbonization journey
⚖️ Navigating Regulatory Changes
Addressing Concerns: While concerns were raised about potential dilution of purpose due to recent regulatory changes like the Omnibus Regulation, the working group views this as an opportunity rather than a setback.
The initiative recognizes that regulatory evolution is part of the maritime industry's transformation. Rather than halting progress, these changes offer opportunities to:
- Prepare more comprehensively using current data and methodologies
- Build robust systems that can adapt to future regulatory requirements
- Establish industry leadership in carbon measurement and reporting
- Create competitive advantages through early adoption and expertise
🚢 Varuna Sentinels' Commitment
As an active participant in the IMPA SAVE IMEF Working Group, Varuna Sentinels BV brings extensive expertise in maritime ESG compliance and sustainability solutions. Our contribution includes:
Technical Expertise
- Advanced ESG platform capabilities for carbon tracking
- Experience in maritime regulatory compliance
- Proven methodologies for emissions measurement and reporting
- Integration capabilities with existing maritime systems
Industry Leadership
- Commitment to standardization and best practices
- Collaborative approach to industry-wide solutions
- Support for suppliers in carbon footprint implementation
- Advocacy for practical and effective measurement frameworks
🌊 Join the Journey to Maritime Decarbonization
Be Part of the Solution
The path to maritime decarbonization requires collective action and commitment from all industry stakeholders. Join Varuna Sentinels and other committed partners on this challenging but resolute journey toward a sustainable maritime future.
Why Participate:
- Shape industry standards for carbon measurement
- Gain competitive advantages through early adoption
- Access cutting-edge tools and methodologies
- Contribute to meaningful environmental impact
- Prepare for future regulatory requirements
Ready to Start Your Carbon Footprint Journey?
Contact Varuna Sentinels BV to learn more about the IMPA SAVE IMEF Initiative and how our ESG platform can support your maritime carbon footprint measurement and reporting needs.
Get in touch today to join the maritime decarbonization movement.
You can reach us at contact@varuna-sentinels.com or visit our website at www.varuna-sentinels.com for more information.