The gala will include a fundraiser to support marine protection efforts and raise awareness around the shipping industry’s climate impact
Amsterdam, 5 June 2025: Atal Solutions will host Zero by the Sea, a gala evening focused on ocean conservation and climate action, on June 11 at 7 PM at Nimb Hotel in Copenhagen. The event will take place alongside the TXF Global 2025 conference and raise funds to support WWF’s ocean protection efforts and spotlight the urgent need for industry-led environmental action.
Shipping emits over 1 billion tonnes of CO₂ each year, accounting for nearly 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions, making it the sixth-largest emitter in the world if treated as a country. This staggering fact underscores the urgent need for scalable solutions, both at sea and within the ecosystems that shipping affects. At a time when the ocean is under increasing pressure from global trade, the event spotlights the need for urgent, coordinated action.
“In the face of global shipping’s environmental toll, we’re taking bold steps toward zero emissions, zero waste, and a healthier marine ecosystem,” said Edwin Sieswerda, Founder and Managing Director of Atal Solutions. “Our projects at Atal focus on contributing to a better future for generations to come. Part of such a better future is the marine ecosystem, which is affected by shipping and for which we developed a project to show how shipping can be made sustainable. With this event, we ask for attention from institutions involved in export finance to support projects like Blue Astra in order to improve the marine ecosystem.”
As part of the gala, Atal will host a dedicated fundraiser to support ocean protection initiatives, with all proceeds going toward efforts to reduce marine pollution, protect biodiversity, and restore degraded marine habitats.
The event follows Atal’s recent announcement of a $123.7M shipping retrofit project, developed in partnership with Damen Shipyards Group, Blue Astra Maritime Shipping, and a consortium of financial institutions. The initiative is retrofitting four vessels with emissions-reducing technology, achieving more than 25% fuel savings and meeting new EU ETS compliance thresholds.
About Atal Solutions
Atal Solutions combines entrepreneurial expertise and a global network to drive projects financed by export credit. We accelerate international trade in capital goods and services by managing corporate project structures, arranging export credit, and providing top-tier compliance advice. Our integrated approach connects exporters and importers, creating new business opportunities and making a meaningful impact in the international trade landscape. At Atal, we simplify complex transactions and support global commerce growth.
Atal Solutions combines entrepreneurial expertise and a global network to drive projects financed by export credit. We accelerate international trade in capital goods and services by managing corporate project structures, arranging export credit, and providing top-tier compliance advice. Our integrated approach connects exporters and importers, creating new business opportunities and making a meaningful impact in the international trade landscape. At Atal, we simplify complex transactions and support global commerce growth.