Powering a new era of sustainable shipping

Posted: June 20. 2025

As Marine Industry Principal at AVEVA, I’ve seen first-hand how digital innovation can help reshape the future of shipping—not just for performance, but for the planet.

That’s why I’m proud to share a powerful short documentary by the Sustainable Markets Initiative and RE:TV, spotlighting AVEVA’s vision for a cleaner, more efficient marine industry. In this piece, our CEO Caspar Herzberg explores how digital transformation is already helping unlock greener operations, from shipyard to sea.

Shipping currently accounts for nearly a billion tonnes of CO₂ emissions per year. Tackling that is a monumental task—but also a monumental opportunity. As Caspar says, “Sustainability and efficiency are two sides of the same coin.” With AVEVA’s digital twin technology, entire vessels can now be designed, simulated, and optimized in the cloud. That means predicting performance, reducing fuel consumption by up to 30%, and making decisions based on live operational insights, not just after a ship docks.

But our impact doesn’t stop there. At AVEVA, we support sustainability and performance gains across the entire marine lifecycle—from vessel design and construction to operational optimization and emissions reduction. Our integrated solutions help shipyards design and build smarter, owners operate more efficiently, and the industry transition toward a lower-carbon future.

This film reminds us that the path to sustainable shipping doesn’t lie in isolated efforts—it’s about radical collaboration across shipbuilders, operators, and technology partners.

Let’s break down data silos. Let’s empower marine innovation. And let’s shape a future where economic performance and environmental impact move in sync.