Graphic
Shipping regulations produce step-change in pollution
Against a backdrop of slowly falling emissions, a new standard for sulphur in marine fuel oil introduced in 2020 slashed SO2 emissions from shipping.
Sulphur dioxide emissions by sector
2019
10.4Mt
Energy
Industry
Transport
Shipping
Leaks
Shipping
2020
3.0Mt
150
million tonnes
125
100
75
50
25
Sulphur dioxide emissions by sector
Energy
Leaks
2019
10.4Mt
Industry
Shipping
Transport
150
million tonnes
Shipping
125
2020
3.0Mt
100
75
50
25
0
2022
2000
1975
1950
1925
1900
Source: Community Emissions Data System (CEDS)
Citation
SRM360
(2025) – "Shipping regulations produce step-change in pollution" [Infographic]. Published online at SRM360.org. Retrieved from: 'https://srm360.org/infographic/shipping-regulations-produce-step-change-in-pollution/' [Online Resource]