Courtesy of Njord Solutions podcast 'Seathrough Efficiency' , listen to their recent episode with Martin Wattum, Head of Energy Efficiency Projects a KCC, quizzed by Caroline Evert, Podcast Host and Business Project Manager, on how KCC is turning energy efficiency from a strategic priority into operational reality.

Discussion points include:

• How to assess and prioritize technologies

• How to handle risks around energy efficiency investments

• Why crew engagement often defines the success of retrofits

Listen now for a practical look at how KCC is aligning daily operations with long-term sustainability strategy.

As climate regulation continues to evolve, the spotlight often falls on shipowners to deliver on emission reductions. But what about the cargo owners? In this episode of Future Bound, KCC’s Head of Decarbonization, Peter Rayers, sits down with Ingrid Kylstad, Managing Director of Klaveness Digital, to unpack the evolving role of cargo owners in the push for greener shipping.

Together, they explore whether cargo owners are still in the driver’s seat when it comes to cutting emissions, and how they can influence real outcomes across the supply chain. The conversation covers how business model innovation, data-driven decision-making, and tools like the Sea Cargo Charter and KCC’s carbon-adjusted freight (CAF) setup are re-thinking commercial relationships between owners and charterers.

Discussion points include:

• Why scope 3 emissions still matter — and how cargo owners are acting on them

• How carbon tracking and reporting are entering commercial decision-making

• The importance of data quality and transparency for new business models

• How initiatives like KCC’s carbon-adjusted freight (CAF) setup and the Sea Cargo Charter are shaping owner-charterer collaboration

The IMO’s draft Net-Zero Framework, developed at MEPC 83, marked a major step forward in maritime climate regulation. But is it enough to put shipping on track for reaching net-zero, and will it pass the final hurdle at IMO’s extraordinary session in October 2025?

In this episode, KCC’s Head of Decarbonization Peter Rayers sits down with Helene Tofte, Executive Director of the Department of International Cooperation and Climate at the Norwegian Shipowner’s Association. Together, they dig into what still needs to happen before the framework is adopted in October, and how its design could impact the way shipping companies plan, invest, and operate in the years ahead.

Discussion points:

• Will the Net Zero Framework be adopted in October?

• Which parts of the regulation still need to be clarified or developed: such as biofuels treatment, compliance rules, and pricing/rewards?

• How might the regulation evolve over the 2030s, progressively or regressively, and how should the industry plan around that uncertainty?

• What does the NZF mean for KCC’s strategy: supporting energy efficiency, future fuels, and the value of our vessel concept?

Helene Tofte is the Executive Director of the Department of International Cooperation and Climate. She has the overarching responsibility for the Norwegian Shipowners’ Association’s international engagement and climate activities, with special focus on monitoring international climate processes and our participation in the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS).