Meyer Turku shows global leadership through use of carbon neutral electricity and heating

Meyer Turku, one of the world's leading shipyards, has taken a remarkable step on its way towards more sustainable operations by switching to carbon neutral electricity and heating. This move underscores Meyer Turku's unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship in the maritime industry.

Meyer Turku has used only certified carbon neutral electricity since 2018. Starting from 2023, also all district heating used the shipyard has been carbon neutral. This makes Meyer Turku a global pioneer among shipyards of its magnitude.

“We are lucky to partner with Turku Energia who is able to supply up-to-date electricity and heating solutions. The impact we make together is big and encourages us further with our sustainability ambitions. This decision showcases our deep-rooted values and our forward-thinking approach and commitment to embracing cleaner energy solutions. We are committed to ongoing monitoring and reporting of sustainability metrics”, comments Meyer Turku deputy CEO Tapani Pulli.

"We are happy to be Meyer Turku's partner as they move towards a carbon-neutral future. The electricity and heat we supply to Meyer Turku is certified by the Guarantee of Origin and is then produced completely carbon neutrally. The solar power plant we delivered to the shipyard in 2019 is also a good example of how active Meyer Turku has been in reducing the carbon footprint of its own operations. Meyer Turku is therefore a strong leader in advancing sustainable development in the shipbuilding industry", says CEO Timo Honkanen from Turku Energia.

Meyer Turku’s sustainability strategy defines as the company’s targets

engineering a fully buildable carbon neutral cruise ship concept by 2025reaching carbon neutrality for shipyard’s own operations in 2030 (scope 1 & 2)showing good regional industrial example of active responsibilitydriving its supply chain to be at least as responsible as the company itself.

In its quest for sustainable shipyard, in themes such as circular economy, building a biodiversity program and envisioning energy future, Meyer Turku cooperates with a wide variety of partner companies, academia and the EU Mission Label awarded City of Turku. With a legacy of excellence spanning decades, Meyer Turku has continually pushed the boundaries of technological advancement and industry best practices. The company certified its quality, safety and environmental systems in 2008, being the first shipyard company in the world to do so. It was also the first to incorporate an LNG tank on a car ferry (on the outer deck of Viking Grace) and later among the first to incorporate an LNG tank inside a car ferry (Tallink Megastar). The shipyard recently delivered Icon of the Seas that has an energy efficiency 24 per cent higher than other ships of the scale along with numerous other sustainability innovations. Mein Schiff 7, now in the outfitting phase, will be the shipyard’s first methanol-ready vessel.

Additional information:

Turku Energia
Timo Honkanen, CEO
+358 50 557 3133
timo.honkanen@turkuenergia.fi

Meyer Turku
Anna Hakala, Head of Communications
+358 40 593 7334
anna.hakala@meyerturku.fi

The Meyer Turku Oy shipyard is specialized in the construction of very demanding, innovative, and environmentally efficient cruise ships, car ferries, and special vessels. Our share of the global cruise construction market is approximately 15%, and our shipyard's order books extend to 2026. Our largest customers are Royal Caribbean International, Carnival Cruise Line, TUI Cruises and the Finnish Border Guard.

Meyer Turku employs 2.000 top professionals and operates the Turku shipyard where vessels are built since 1737. Meyer Turku’s subsidiaries are Piikkio Works Oy, a cabin factory located in Piikkiö, Shipbuilding Completion Oy, which offers complete deliveries to public spaces, and ENG’nD Oy, a shipbuilding and offshore design company based in Rauma.

Together with the German shipyards, Meyer Werft in Papenburg, and Neptun Werf in Rostock, Meyer Turku forms the Meyer Group, one of the world’s leading cruise ship builders.