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Sustainability is a core element of our business. We have done a lot to ensure sustainability and worked hard to reduce our environmental effects. In the future, maritime decarbonisation will bring big changes into our operations and fleet. At the same time, we think small actions can make a big difference on climate change.

Finnlines introduces biodiesel to its fuel portfolio

Tightening environmental regulation drives utilisation of alternative fuels onboard ships.

“Biodiesel production is well regulated to ensure that raw materials come from sustainable sources.”

Finnlines has taken a significant step in implementing its green transition strategy by introducing biodiesel into its fuel portfolio. This initiative comes in response to tightening environmental regulations from the European Union and the International Maritime Organization, which aim to bring shipping emissions close to zero by 2050.

In 2025, Finnlines has begun using FAME (Fatty Acid Methyl Ester) biodiesel on selected vessels. Produced via a transesterification process from animal fats, or waste cooking oils, FAME biodiesel is blended with traditional fossil fuel and can be used in existing ship engines without modifications. Biodiesel production is well regulated to ensure that raw materials come from sustainable sources and that the fuel overall meets the EU sustainability criteria. Each batch of biodiesel supplied onboard is accompanied by a Proof of Sustainability document, detailing its lifecycle emissions. The biodiesel deployed by Finnlines achieves around 90% lower lifecycle emissions compared to conventional fossil diesel.

By integrating biodiesel into its operations, Finnlines is not only complying with EU environmental legislation but also actively reducing its carbon footprint. This move supports the company’s broader green transition strategy, which aims to deliver cleaner shipping and contribute to the maritime industry’s decarbonization goals. It also enables offering Green Lane low emission transports to our customers.