H2C, the global attribute market platform for low-carbon fuels, has partnered with Lloyd’s Register (LR) to strengthen confidence in emissions claims and accelerate investment in clean maritime fuels, including biofuels, e-fuels, and green hydrogen derivatives.

LR will provide assurance that Green Premium Certificates (GPCs) are valid, exclusive, and appropriately priced, helping buyers meet regulatory requirements under schemes such as FuelEU Maritime, IMO Lifecycle Assessment Guidelines, and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).

H2C’s registry separates the environmental attributes of low-carbon fuels from the fuel itself, enabling shipowners, cargo operators, and retailers to fund green fuel production via certificate purchases. LR also offers price guidance for certificates, addressing a key barrier for high-volume, low-margin shipping companies that cannot absorb green premiums directly.

The collaboration supports verified advance certificate orders, providing financial certainty for producers and enabling bankable production projects. By combining market assurance, regulatory alignment, and economic incentives, H2C and LR aim to scale a globally interoperable certificate market to accelerate the decarbonisation of shipping.