Sustainability

A practical approach to decarbonisation and responsible operations

Our approach: Built in, not bolted on

At Peninsula, sustainability is not a separate programme — it is part of how we operate. It is embedded across our supply, trading, shipping, quality, legal and risk functions, reflecting the realities of delivering marine energy at scale in a regulated, safety‑critical environment.

By integrating environmental, regulatory and operational priorities across the business, we ensure that responsible practices guide every decision and support the industry’s transition toward lower‑emission operations.

Nacho de Miguel | Head of Alternative Fuels & Sustainability

Supporting the energy transition: energy that works today, ready for tomorrow


Beyond supply, Peninsula works closely with customers to assess fuel compatibility, documentation needs, compliance requirements and operational impacts — enabling informed, practical decision‑making rather than one‑size‑fits‑all solutions.

Future alternative fuels such as green methanol and green ammonia are under active evaluation, with a strong focus on safety, handling requirements, infrastructure readiness and operational feasibility before commercial deployment.

Our approach to future fuels

Our work focuses on:

  • Evaluating next‑generation fuels such as methanol, ammonia and synthetic alternatives
  • Assessing safety and handling requirements across vessels, terminals and logistics
  • Understanding infrastructure readiness at key global ports
  • Analysing operational feasibility under real‑world conditions
Engaging with regulators, industry bodies and technology partners to stay ahead of evolving standards. This disciplined approach ensures that when new fuels become commercially viable, Peninsula is ready to supply them safely, reliably and at scale.

The future of marine energy will not be defined by a single solution. Peninsula takes a technology‑neutral, safety‑first approach to emerging fuels, ensuring that any new product we supply is operationally viable, compliant and aligned with customer needs.

Managing sustainability as part of business risk

Environmental and social factors are integrated into Peninsula’s broader governance and risk framework. This includes:

  • Regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions
  • Sanctions, counterparty and supply‑chain due diligence
  • Ethical conduct and responsible business practices
By treating sustainability as a core element of risk management, Peninsula strengthens long‑term resilience for customers, partners and the business itself.

As regulation evolves and new fuels enter the market, sustainability raises real operational questions. Peninsula contributes to industry dialogue by sharing experience from operating in the market itself, through articles, insights and expert commentary.


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