The role of insetting in supporting shipping’s energy transition

To analyse the evolving role of insetting in supporting shipping’s energy transition by examining its potential to catalyse early investment, stimulate demand for scalable zero-emission fuels, and provide value-chain incentives ahead of regulatory enforcement, while addressing risks of poorly defined boundaries, incompatibility with future policy, verification gaps, technological lock-in, and inequitable outcomes. The report emphasises the importance of adopting robust standards, independent governance, and science-based accounting methods to ensure credibility and long-term impact, positioning insetting as a transitional but catalytic tool that can accelerate innovation, build confidence among early adopters, and contribute to a just and equitable pathway towards full decarbonisation of the maritime sector.