The marine sustainability conference focused on zero carbon was held in Herning, Denmark due to the efforts by Herning and Messecenter Herning, the largest exhibition center in Scandinavia. Messecenter Herning host the famous Sustainability Awards. The Sustainable Development Award honors companies that make a special effort to integrate sustainable development.
The seminar brought together investors and maritime experts. Participants included EMF’s Co-founder and Board Member, Martin Almdal; Chief Executive Officer, Benny Buchardt, Chairman of the Green Transition, Investment Committee and Chief Operating Officer, Stephen Schueler and Chief Investment Officer. The event also featured Jon Leonhardsen from Clarkson’s, the world’s largest ship broker. Jon is the Deputy Head of Green Transition at Clarkson’s.
Martin Haugaard, Founder, Chief Executive Officer (Schweiz) AG and Chairman of the Investment Committee, “We were excited to host an event in Herning. The city is a role model for sustainability which demonstrates our vision of supporting the marine industry’s transition to greener and more sustainable vessels”.
Martin Almdal, Co-Founder and Board Member, “We view Herning and Messecenter as thought leaders leading sustainability. Messecenter Herning is the largest exhibition center in Scandinavia and a strong environmental role model”.
Benny Buchardt, Chief Executive Officer, “European Maritime Finance would like to thank all participants for their good engagement through out the conference”.
Stephen Schueler, Chairman of the Green Transition, Investment Committee and Chief Operating Officer “Messecenter Herning, host one of the largest sustainability events where they award the HI Sustainable Development honor every year to the companies that make special efforts to integrate sustainable development. We were proud to host the marine sustainability conference in Herning”.
European Maritime Finance’s dedication to sustainability has recently been recognized by Time magazine and USA Today, solidifying its position as a global leader in sustainable shipping investments. EMF has obtained its license as an alternative investment fund manager (AIFM) from the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority.
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