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Countdown to COP29: Decarbonising hard-to-abate sectors 🏭 In exactly 10 days, Denmark is headed to COP29 Azerbaijan, to push for net-negative emissions, a critical step in achieving the Paris Agreement’s targets. Leading the Group of Negative Emitters (GONE), launched at COP28, Denmark aims to build upon this alliance and drive global commitments toward cutting emissions by over 100%. Through strong public-private partnerships, Denmark is pioneering in resource efficiency, green fuels and carbon management. As one of the world’s largest shipping nations, Denmark is home to the world’s first container vessel to sail on green methanol and with significant CO₂ storage capacity in our subsoil, Denmark is paving the way for carbon capture solutions. Read more about the Danish ambitions going to COP29 and meet the partners of the pavilion committed to decarbonising the hard-to-abate sectors 👉 https://lnkd.in/dGr8Zf8e FLSmidth Topsoe  A.P. Moller - Maersk Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping KOMPAS VC MAN Energy Solutions V.Group The Denmark Pavilion is organised by: Klima-, Energi- og Forsyningsministeriet | Udenrigsministeriet | DI - Dansk Industri | State of Green Denmark #COP29 #DKatCOP #PublicPrivateClimateAction

🌍 Attending COP29 in Baku: A Milestone for PSA BDP and Global Collaboration🌏 This week, I had the honor of representing PSA BDP at COP29 as the Global VP of Sustainability. It was a privilege to announce our commitment to the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), setting ambitious and measurable goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions across scopes 1, 2, and 3. https://lnkd.in/esFmJVVD As we address this complex challenge, we at PSA BDP aim to lead in freight decarbonization and innovation. We take pride in collaborating with our longstanding customers in confronting this critical issue. The energy at COP29 has been nothing short of inspiring. Leaders, innovators, and advocates from every corner of the world have come together, united by a shared goal: limiting global temperature increases to 1.5°C and ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come. Being part of these conversations reminded me of the immense power of collaboration and the necessity of bold action. At PSA BDP, we are proud to play a role in advancing sustainability and aligning our actions with a science-based pathway. The journey ahead requires all of us to continuously improve, innovate, and hold each other accountable. To everyone I connected with at COP29, thank you for the insights and the hope you bring. Together, let’s continue pushing for meaningful change that leaves a positive legacy on our planet. #Sustainability #COP29 #PSABDP #ScienceBasedTargets #ClimateAction #SustainableFuture

🌍✨ Following COP29, the British government's new initiative to transition to electric transport marks a significant step towards a sustainable future. This initiative not only addresses the urgent need to reduce carbon emissions but also highlights the importance of supporting domestic manufacturers in this critical transition. One such manufacturer, Stirling Eco, is leading the charge with its award-winning, design-led electric motorbikes. By investing in and providing financial incentives to companies like Stirling Eco, we can bolster innovation within our borders, create jobs, and foster an ecosystem that prioritizes sustainability. Supporting British manufacturers is crucial for ensuring that we harness local talent and resources to propel our transition to electric transport. Let’s champion these initiatives and work together to create a greener, more sustainable future for all! 🇬🇧⚡ #ElectricTransport #Sustainability #BritishManufacturers #StirlingEco #COP29

🌍✨ Following COP29, the British government's new initiative to transition to electric transport marks a significant step towards a sustainable future. This initiative not only addresses the urgent need to reduce carbon emissions but also highlights the importance of supporting domestic manufacturers in this critical transition. One such manufacturer, Stirling Eco, is leading the charge with its award-winning, design-led electric motorbikes. By investing in and providing financial incentives to companies like Stirling Eco, we can bolster innovation within our borders, create jobs, and foster an ecosystem that prioritizes sustainability. Supporting British manufacturers is crucial for ensuring that we harness local talent and resources to propel our transition to electric transport. Let’s champion these initiatives and work together to create a greener, more sustainable future for all! 🇬🇧⚡ #ElectricTransport #Sustainability #BritishManufacturers #StirlingEco #COP29

Important points on #sustainability from SAP CEO Christian Klein from his post below. In my humble personal viewpoint, there has to be a clear focus in the next years on the needed increase of #greenenergy in order to fulfill the end-to-end sustainability targets as societies. Major industry innovations in #renewableenergy are paramount to make sustainability measures (e.g. electric vehicles) ever more effective from an end-to-end view. Let’s make it for our children and the next generations!

With #COP29 just a few weeks away, I’m honored to join fellow CEOs in calling for urgent, collaborative action to accelerate the shift to a low-carbon, circular economy. At SAP, we are committed to being a key enabler by leveraging technology and transformation to make a sustainable future possible:   1️⃣ Decarbonizing Operations and Value Chains: We’re empowering our customers to decarbonize their operations and supply chains at scale. In the World Economic Forum’s Alliance COP29 Open Letter, the coalition is urging governments and policymakers to build on last year’s momentum and double down on action. 2️⃣ Enabling Cross-Sector Collaboration: By connecting industries through our platforms, we’re strengthening the collaboration needed to accelerate sustainable supply chains and build transparency. 3️⃣ Ending Plastic Pollution: We are enabling global rules to support businesses in delivering the innovations and interventions that will see an end to plastic pollution by 2040. In the Business For A Plastics Treaty Open Letter, we call on governments to commit to a robust and actionable treaty by 2040, supporting business-led innovation and impactful interventions to end plastic waste.   Together, we want to continue transforming ambition into meaningful, measurable action at COP29, INC-5, and beyond. #SAPSustainability   COP29 letter: https://lnkd.in/eNJ5q4MJ   Plastic Treaty: https://lnkd.in/eNh-T7Nz

#COP29 is in full swing. And today is a big day for our team at Industrial Transition Accelerator (ITA) / Mission Possible Partnership on the ground and for everyone else who contributed to this day back in our home offices around the world! Today we are launching 4️⃣ major products: 🌏 The new update of MPP's Global Project Tracker, which monitors the pipeline of green industrial projects across 7 heavy #industry and #transport sectors, is live: https://lnkd.in/e2BcSKPH 💡 What we learn from this new update is that, although the global pipeline of projects is growing, the pace at which announced projects reach Final Investment Decision is far too slow. We only have 2 years left to see projects fully approved if we want these green plants to be up and running by 2030! More insights in our brief: https://lnkd.in/ezz_ceSW 🏛 We've been speaking to project developers around the world, and what we've heard again and again from companies, big and small, is that they struggle to approve projects because of lack of #demand for green materials, chemicals, and fuels at the right price point. We urgently need #policy to kick in to scale up green demand! Hence, the publication today of our Green Demand Stimulation Policy Playbook which can help governments navigate different options to unlock $1 trillion private investment in green industry globally. https://lnkd.in/ewFM6mrS 📣 Last but not least, we have joined forces with >50 business leaders and coalitions representing >1000 companies and financial institutions to call on governments of the world to put in place green demand stimulation policies. This open letter has been signed by industry leaders like ArcelorMittal, Ball Corporation, Fortescue, Heidelberg Materials, Holcim, JSW, Ørsted, ReNew, SSAB, Stegra, thyssenkrupp Steel, Topsoe, Vattenfall among others. https://lnkd.in/e3chyEs6 🙏 A big thank you to our delegation in Baku Charlie McLellan, Ed Boyd, Vicki Harding, led by my partner in crime James Schofield! And stay tuned for more details on all of the above!

Shipping must decarbonize now. We said it at the COP28 in Dubai last year. And we are going to keep saying it in Baku at the COP29 Azerbaijan this year. There should be no other future than one where net-zero shipping is a given. We're proud to be joining the Norwegian business delegation alongside DNV, the Norwegian research Council (Forskningsrådet), the Norwegian Shipowners' Association (Norges Rederiforbund), Statkraft ,Aker Carbon Capture, Ruden AS, Norsk Hydro, Equinor Altera, and Hurtigruten at the climate summit next month. Our message will be the same. To truly unlock the potential of a greener future for shipping, we need effective global carbon pricing mechanisms. We, ourselves, have taken bold steps by building the world’s first dual-fuel, ammonia-ready deep-sea vessels. They are set to run on ammonia from 2027 - making net-zero shipping a reality. However, to truly unlock this potential, we need effective carbon pricing mechanisms until sustainable fuels reach price parity with conventional fuels. This year, together with the NSA, we will focus on ongoing negotiations at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for a global CO2 pricing mechanism. A deal is critical to drive the green transition in maritime transport, which is essential for reaching global net-zero targets in the coming years. If you'll be in Baku and are interested in meeting up to discuss, we’d love to connect! Let’s discuss how shipping can play a role in a just and sustainable future. 📸 Image from our pre-cop meeting today in Höegh Autoliners office. Thank you to Innovation Norway, Eli Bleie Munkelien, Hilke von Hoerschelmann and Marianne Karlsen from KLIMA- OG MILJØDEPARTEMENTET for all your valuable input in the run-up to this years COP.

Is Greenwashing the Hidden Anchor Dragging Maritime Decarbonization? 🚢 Maritime decarbonization is no longer an option—it’s a necessity. But as the industry races to meet ambitious targets, greenwashing threatens to derail progress. 🔍 What is Greenwashing? When companies make environmental claims that don’t hold water, misleading stakeholders while real change takes a back seat. In maritime, it might look like: 🌱 Selective actions: Cleaner fuels highlighted, lifecycle emissions ignored. 📊 Inflated claims: LNG labeled “green” without factoring in methane slip. 🛠️ Superficial fixes: Public relations (PR) prioritized over genuine operational change. ⚓ The Impact Greenwashing erodes trust, slows innovation, and harms the environment. In an industry that carries 90% of global trade, the stakes couldn’t be higher. 📜 Regulations Fighting Back 🛡️ FuelEU Maritime (2025): Demands verifiable GHG intensity reductions. ⚖️ EU Green Claims Directive: Penalizes false environmental claims. 📊 IMO Monitoring: Requires transparent, lifecycle emissions reporting. 💡 What Can We Do? 📄 Report honestly: Focus on lifecycle emissions. 🔋 Invest wisely: Prioritize scalable solutions like biofuels, hydrogen, and methanol. 🤝 Collaborate for accountability: Support third-party validation. 🚀 Call of Action The maritime industry must embrace transparency and innovation to ensure genuine decarbonization—not shortcuts. ❓ Is greenwashing the hidden anchor holding back maritime progress? How do we weigh anchor and steer toward real sustainability?

After recovering from #COP29 find here (https://lnkd.in/ebsp_c6P) my reflection from a transport sector lens. While this COP was not expected to be a very ambitious one to progress towards the Paris Agreement, I observed some progress and plenty of opportunities on the sustainable transport side. Never have so many Transport Ministers joined and made statements on their commitment towards walking, cycling and public transport. Many new knowledge products and guidance around transport NDC by many leading international partners were launched. A new Breakthrough Agenda on Avoid and Shift can lay the foundation for more ambitious commitments and the urgently needed implementation. So many opportunities to pick-up on in the coming year for COP30 and the UN Decade of Sustainable Transport starting in 2026. Looking forward to receive your observations and thoughts. SLOCAT Partnership on Sustainable, Low Carbon Transport UITP High Volume Transport Applied ResearchClimate Compatible Growth #CCG Jamie LeatherDaniel BongardtOlivia WessendorffITF - International Transport ForumLucie Anderton CEnvMohamed Momtaz HegazyMark MajorCONCITOFelipe Ramírez BuitragoWorld Resources InstituteDeutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbHMarvin Stolz