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GFI Compliance - IMO Net-Zero Framework

Compute the IMO Net-Zero Framework compliance position for a given Attained GFI, calendar year, and annual energy used. Returns the Required GFI, the Direct Compliance Threshold, the Remediation Unit obligation (or Surplus Unit credit) in tonnes CO₂e, and the USD cost at a user-set RU price.

IMONet-Zero FrameworkMEPC 83
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Formula, assumptions, and limits

GFIrequired(y)=GFI2008(1r(y))\text{GFI}_\text{required}(y) = \text{GFI}_\text{2008} \cdot \left(1 - r(y)\right)
SymbolMeaningUnit
GFIrequired(y)\text{GFI}_\text{required}(y)Required GFI for year yyg CO₂e / MJ
GFIDCT(y)\text{GFI}_\text{DCT}(y)Direct Compliance Threshold for year yyg CO₂e / MJ
GFI2008\text{GFI}_\text{2008}Well-to-wake baseline of the 2008 international shipping fuel mixg CO₂e / MJ
r(y)r(y)Required GFI reduction fraction for year yyfraction
d(y)d(y)DCT reduction fraction for year yyfraction

Source: IMO MEPC 83 (April 2025) - Net-Zero Framework approval document; IMO Resolution MEPC.377(80) - 2023 Revised IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships; IMO MEPC.376(80) - 2024 Guidelines on Lifecycle GHG Intensity of Marine Fuels; IMO MEPC.391(82) - 2024 Update to LCA Guidelines (default pathway values)

In short

Compute the IMO Net-Zero Framework compliance position for a ship: Required GFI, Direct Compliance Threshold, Remediation Unit obligation, and USD cost at a user-set RU price.

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