How the IMO’s Net-Zero Framework Can Power American Industry

“How the IMO’s Net-Zero Framework Can Power American Industry,” authored by Vanguard Renewables' CEO, Mike O'Laughlin, outlines the economic and strategic opportunity to align global maritime regulations, unlock U.S. leadership in clean fuels, and deliver $2–$3 trillion in economic value through 2050.

Set for formal adoption in October, the IMO regulations will establish annual greenhouse-gas intensity limits for large vessels and introduce a market-based measure that prices emissions above those limits. By replacing fragmented regional policies with a unified global standard, the framework could usher in unprecedented investment and catalyze U.S. leadership in clean fuels, logistics, and maritime export capacity.

This white paper outlines several key findings that support this opportunity.