KCC listed by Financial Times and Statista as one of “Europe’s Climate Leaders 2026”
Image: MV Baltazar, KCC’s first vessel equipped with wind assisted propulsion technology, July 2026
Oslo, 7 August 2026: Klaveness Combination Carriers (“KCC”) has, as one of few deep-sea shipping companies, been included in the Financial Times and Statista Europe’s Climate Leaders 2026 ranking. The ranking recognizes European companies that have demonstrated measurable progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and advancing climate-related commitments. Companies are ranked based on several factors, including reductions in absolute emissions and emissions intensity, and Climate Disclosure Project (CDP) score.
The recognition aligns closely with KCC's long-term strategy, where sustainability and supporting the transition to lower-emission shipping are fundamental priorities. Through innovative seaborne logistics solutions with high trading efficiency, continuous improvements in vessel efficiency and investments in new technologies, KCC works to reduce the environmental footprint of seaborne transportation while continuing to deliver value for customers and investors.
The delivery of KCC's latest third-generation CABU combination carrier, MV Baltazar, equipped with wind-assisted propulsion, marks another important step in that journey.
Engebret Dahm, CEO of KCC, said: "We are pleased to see our efforts recognized through inclusion in the Financial Times and Statista Europe’s Climate Leaders 2026 ranking. The decarbonization of the shipping industry will require innovation, collaboration and a willingness to challenge established practices. We remain committed to improving efficiency, reducing emissions and playing an active role in shaping a more sustainable future for shipping."
About the ranking
Europe’s Climate Leaders is an annual ranking compiled by the Financial Times in collaboration with Statista, CDP and the Science Based Targets initiative. The 2026 edition recognizes 600 European companies based on measurable reductions in Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions between 2019 and 2024, alongside reductions in emissions intensity and climate-related commitments.
The full ranking is available on the Financial Times website here.
About Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA
KCC is the world leader in combination carriers, owning and operating 11 CABU and eight CLEANBU combination carriers. KCC's combination carriers are built for transportation of both wet and dry bulk cargoes, being operated in trades where the vessels efficiently combine dry and wet cargoes with minimum ballast. Through their high utilization and trading efficiency, the vessels emit up to 35% less CO₂ per transported ton compared to standard tanker and dry bulk vessels in current and targeted combination trading patterns.