Many ships use outdated and dangerous fossil fuels to travel the oceans. We lead international coalitions that advocate a ban on oil in the Arctic and a transition to clean energy for the shipping industry. We also seek laws that protect wildlife and coastal communities by keeping ships out of sensitive areas.

Davina Hurt

Pacific Environment announces new California climate policy director

Press Release | March 6, 2025
SACRAMENTO — Pacific Environment welcomes Davina Hurt as its new California Climate Policy Director, effective January 30, 2025. Prior to joining Pacific Environment, Davina Hurt was appointed to the...
A heavily stocked cargo ship traverses ocean waters.

CMA CGM Group orders electric barge for Nike goods 

Press Release | March 5, 2025
VIETNAM — According to The Maritime Executive, CMA CGM plans to operate and develop a 100% electric barge for Nike goods in Vietnam. The group said that the barge...
Container ship arrives at port.

Ship It Zero: Amazon, IKEA and shipping companies must accelerate the use of e-fuels

Press Release | February 25, 2025
WASHINGTON, DC —The Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA), an alliance of freight buyers that includes major retailers — like members Amazon, IKEA — announced that it is accepting...
Port of Yokohama

Pacific Environment launches clean shipping advocacy in Japan  

Blog Post | February 19, 2025 | Katsunori Hirano and Carolina Velasquez
Since its founding in 1987, Pacific Environment has been building power with local communities across the Pacific Rim to protect our oceans, marine life and public health. While our...

IKEA leads on green shipping, but more action needed for zero-emission ships

Press Release | February 5, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO — Pacific Environment’s Ship It Zero coalition commends IKEA for continuing to prioritize maritime shipping decarbonization, as reflected in the company’s FY24 Climate and Sustainability reports released...

Maersk and Hapag Lloyd tout sustainability, but their agreement still runs on dirty, fossil fuels

Press Release | February 3, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO — Offshore Energy reported today that industry giants Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have signed an agreement for a new long-term operational collaboration called ”Gemini Cooperation,” which will start...