Danish shipping giant Maersk launched the world?s first container ship, Laura, running on bio-methanol to lower its huge carbon footprint. The company set out a target to become carbon neutral by 2040. Laura will help reduce its CO2 emissions by 100 tonnes a day. On a global scale, maritime transport is more polluting than air transport. The sector accounts for 2.89 per cent of total greenhouse gas emissions. In two years, Maersk ordered 25 vessels that run on green methanol. Of them, 19 are under construction and should set sail by 2025. It will enable annual emission reductions of around 2.3 million tonnes. Contact: Maersk Website: www.maersk.com