Hapag-Lloyd and ZEMBA tokens on Katalist
Katalist is proud to be the registry for the first-ever transfer of Sustainable Maritime Fuel Certificates under the Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA). This is a true industry first and a defining moment for zero-emission shipping.
17 ZEMBA members are collectively avoiding at least 82,000 metric tonnes of CO2e over two years through Hapag-Lloyd’s independently certified and exclusively waste-based biomethane service
The importance of a trusted 3rd party platform like Katalist
This groundbreaking transaction represents the first certificate transfer completed by Hapag-Lloyd under the ZEMBA agreement - and the first transaction of its kind in the maritime industry. It establishes a new benchmark for how verified sustainable fuels and digital certificates can be integrated into global shipping supply chains.
Supported by ZEMBA members, Hapag-Lloyd, and the Katalist platform, this achievement showcases the power of collaboration in accelerating the adoption of alternative fuels and scalable decarbonization models for the shipping sector.
As the industry moves toward low-emission fuels and new pathways, digital traceability, verified data, and cross-sector partnerships will play a pivotal role in ensuring integrity, efficiency, and trust.
Katalist remains committed to advancing the infrastructure that makes verified, sustainable fuel use both practical and scalable for global shipping.
Ingrid Irigoyen, ZEMBA CEO
A rigorous and verifiable book and claim system is critical in accelerating the early phases of the clean energy transition in the maritime sector, as it enhances transparency and assurability. ZEMBA members are proud to be among the first stakeholders putting the Katalist system to work!
Milena Lohmer, Hapag-Lloyd project lead
Hapag-Lloyd uses Katalist to transparently verify and allocate CO2e emission avoidance from our waste-based biomethane-fueled voyages to ZEMBA members — a tangible step toward a cleaner, more sustainable shipping industry.”