Press & Media
Splash247 - COP28’s debatable influence on shipping stirs controversy
Sam Chambers - Splash247
“COP28 being held in the UAE this year is the antithesis for any meaningful progress, especially in regards to reducing the carbon footprint of the maritime industry.”
Read more about what Diane Gilpin, CEO of Smart Green Shipping, has to say.
Tech EU - Why the 'cult of the entrepreneur' is leaving out climate entrepreneurs
Diane Gilpin - Tech Eu
Ahead of COP28, Smart Green Shipping founder and CEO Diane Gilpin examines how and why the motivating factors that drive climate entrepreneurs often exclude them from traditional investment opportunities.
The Times - What I learnt… about putting sails on ships
Diane Gilpin, 63, is chief executive of Smart Green Shipping, which she founded in 2014 to develop 21st-century sails for cargo vessels to save fuel and cut carbon emissions. She has received support from Drax, the FTSE 250 energy group, and investment from Mitsui OSK Lines among others.
Computing - Tech Women Celebration 50
Diane Gilpin - One of the Tech Women Celebration 50 - women changing the ratio of the tech workforce
BusinessCloud - 110 growth measures: Tech sector reacts to Chancellor’s Autumn Statement
Jonathan Symcox - BusinessCloud
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt plans to introduce 110 measures to boost the UK’s economic growth.
Read Diane Gilpin’s thoughts on these measures.
The Manufacturer - Manufacturing industry reacts to the Autumn Budget 2023
Lanna Deamer - The Manufacturer
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's 'Autumn Statement for Growth' on Wednesday, November 22, highlighted tax cuts for both working individuals and British businesses.
Read on to know Diane Gilpin’s thoughts on this.
Startups - The Autumn Statement of growth? Startups react
Fernanda Alvarez Pineiro - Startups
The Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, has delivered the Autumn Statement and has outlined a package of 110 economic measures to boost economic growth. Read what Diane Gilpin has to say.
SME - FSB welcomes Chancellor’s Autumn Statement
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt today unveiled what he called a huge boost for British competitiveness in an Autumn statement for growth. Read Diane Gilpin's thoughts on this.
UKTN - What does UK tech want from the 2023 Autumn Statement?
Robert Scammell - UKTN
Read what Smart Green Shipping’s CEO, Diane Gilpin, has to say about climate commitments.
TechRound - We Asked The Experts: What Tech Trends Will Shape 2024?
Dana Leigh - TechRound
Are you curious to know what tech trends will shape 2024? Read what our CEO, Diane Gilpin, has to say.
S&P Global - EU carbon allowances could equal 50% of fuel cost: Yara
Thomas Washington & Eklavya Gupte - S&P Global
Green fuels could be at least three to five times higher than the conventional sort, Diane Gilpin of Smart Green Shipping, told S&P Global.
UKTN - Smart Green Shipping boss: Founders, know when to step aside for a new CEO
Robert Scammell - UKTN
In this week’s Founder in Five Q&A, Diane Gilpin explains why regenerative agriculture technology is misunderstood, why founder CEOs should look to pass the baton on “ASAP”, and how looking after rescue horses and chickens helps prevent burnout.
Energy Portal - The Challenges and Progress of Sustainable Shipping: A Path to Net Zero
Terence West - Energy Portal
Diane Gilpin, CEO of Smart Green shipping expresses her disappointment with this outcome.
Business Leader - “This is the opposite of levelling up” – PM confirms scrapping of HS2 line
James Cook - Business Leader
Diane Gilpin, CEO and Founder of Smart Green Shipping, commented on what it means for the UK tech scene and its investment and projects in green tech.
Computer Weekly - UK tech sector ‘let down’ and ‘betrayed’ over Rishi Sunak’s net-zero policy tweaks
Caroline Donnelly - Computer Weekly
Diane Gilpin, CEO and Founder of Smart Green Shipping, commented:
“While the economic climate means there are tough decisions to be made, slowing down the net-zero transition is a poor economic response to address the climate emergency… We can’t build a robust and resilient economy if we ignore the climate crisis,”
Instead, she implored the government to look to other countries for inspiration and examples of how they are mapping economic growth to tackling climate change.
Safety4Sea - MARPOL 50 Watch Column: Expert thinking on tackling marine pollution and climate crisis worldwide
The Editorial Team - SAFETY4SEA
Smart Green Shipping’s CEO, Diane Gilpin, says: “The industry has been calling for clarity on reducing emissions through regulation, but it’s not happening fast enough.”
Wind-assist: act now to reap significant financial and reputational benefits.
Maddyness - Meet Smart Green Shipping, the startup using wind power to decarbonise the shipping industry
Learn more about Smart Greenn Shipping in the quick founder questions series by MaddynessUK.
Ship Technology - Maritime UK calls for £2bn investment per year into decarbonisation
Noah Bovenizer - Ship Technology
Smart Green Shipping’s CEO, Diane Gilpin, said: “Instead, we need to focus on solutions that are readily available like wind as a propulsion which is freely and abundantly available to any ship that’s equipped to harness it.
“Wind saves costs, drives down emissions and is a proven technology with some ship operators already starting to harness them to future proof their assets.”
Thetius - The 50 Most Innovative Small and Medium Enterprises in the Maritime Industry 2023
Fiona Macdonald - Thetius
We are honoured to be mentioned in the Thetius article of the 50 most innnovative SMEs in the maritime industry.
Verdict - Nearly 100% of women cite confidence as the biggest barrier to entering tech, says study
Alice Nunwick - Verdict
Smart Green Shipping’s CEO, Diane Gilpin, explained that throughout her career, Gilpin is still frequently the only woman in a room full of men.