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WITH THE

LATEST TRENDS

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in. Building relationships and gaining acceptance Ecosphere is a cutting-edge solution that allows
in a competitive market takes time, but with per- you to accurately measure your daily emissions
sistence and dedication, we have proven that we calculations and predict future emissions, as
are on a path to success. requested for the EU Emissions Trading System
(EU ETS).
How can a Greek company like Ecostart become compet- Apart from daily emission calculations, our plat-
itive in international markets? form also provides you with access to the results
Ecostart is already competitive and has a pres- of your annual CII measurements, data to be
ence in international markets, as we offer ser- used for ESG or Sustainability Reports regard-
vices to companies of foreign interests. We have ing total fleet emissions and MRV & DCS in all
achieved this with our competitive prices, unpar- requested forms.
alleled costumer service, wide range of services, In conclusion, Ecosphere is an online service
and guaranteed results. ready to be compatible with your present and
To stay ahead of the competition, Ecostart con- future demands through continuous consulting,
tinually improves its products and services, as online updating and revisions of data.
well as invests in research and development to
create innovative solutions that meet the chang- How do you think the new European Climate Law will
ing needs of the market. Keeping up with the affect the shipping industry on a Greek and global level?
latest trends and innovations in the marine indus- The new directive ETS will be challenging for
try is crucial for Ecostart to remain competitive. the shipping industry, as it will require tracking
After all, shipping is global, and we used this and reporting of emissions data. The regulation
way of thinking as a frontline since the inception sets a cap on the amount of CO₂ that ships can
the company. emit per year, and shipowners will need to buy
emissions allowances to cover their emissions.
Ecostart’s online platforms offer a range of services to Moreover, it could require new investments in
help businesses and organizations manage their environ- monitoring and reporting systems, and compa-
mental impact. Can you describe the key features of the nies will need to ensure that they have accurate
Ecosphere platform and the advantages it provides for data to avoid penalties for non-compliance.
ship operators amid shipping’s green transition? Thus, there may be greater challenges for com-
As mentioned before, Ecosphere is the brainchild panies that have not yet made significant invest-
of our engineering team. It was developed with ments in cleaner technologies, as they will need
making everyday use easy and straightforward for to factor in the cost of emissions allowances to
ship operators in mind, as the team consists of their operations.
Naval and Environmental Engineers.

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