LONDON, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — As the industry leader in ESG and Sustainability, HH Global is committed to shaping a more sustainable and responsible future for generations to come. We do this by empowering brands to make a big impact while having a smaller environmental footprint.
HH Global’s FY23 Sustainability + ESG report
Last year, we took great strides towards our targets and are more committed than ever to integrating sustainability into every aspect of our operations. This comprehensive review provides a deep dive into some of the key projects we’ve worked on and the progress we’ve made in FY23.
We are turning big ideas into big impact; together with our clients and strategic partners, we continue to innovate with purpose and take the lead in our industry on environmental and social impact issues.
A year of evolution: highlights and milestones covered in this report include:
We received approval from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for our greenhouse gas emission reduction targets. We are proud to be the first company in our space and among the first companies in the world to receive approval from the SBTi for our greenhouse gas emission reduction targets aligning to the Net Zero Standard. The Net Zero Standard is developed by SBTi and is the first global science-based standard for companies to set net-zero targets. We have continued to improve our existing Sustainable Procurement Framework, making it more engaging and informative for our strategic partners. We are dedicated to ensuring that best-practice ESG guidance is effectively distributed and followed not only within our own business but also among our strategic partners. We have extended our sustainability strategy to focus on biodiversity, incorporating actions supporting the Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land into our mission. We have developed and launched our unique Conscious Creative program to support our clients in achieving their environmental goals. This program is dedicated to educating, inspiring and enabling creative and design communities to evolve the sustainability of their marketing activities from the point of ideation to production and beyond.
We’re incredibly proud of the progress we have continued to make, and we’re committed to doing even more. Thank you for following HH Global’s sustainability journey.
For further details on our progress and how we intend to hit new milestones in FY24, please click here to review the report.
About HH Global
HH Global is a tech-enabled, creative production and procurement partner that delivers big impact for big ideas across the globe. With +4,500 experts in every market and a thirty-year track record of success, we help the biggest brands on the planet achieve stronger, more sustainable growth. Across every channel. At the speed of modern business. With an unmatched supply chain, a growing suite of tech tools and data insights—we make our clients’ brilliant ideas unmissable everywhere.
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DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — COP28 is taking place from November 30 to December 12 at Expo City Dubai. With more than 70,000 representatives from 197 countries in attendance, COP28 is a milestone moment for the world to unite around tangible climate action.
Jan Clysner, VP of Sustainability & Procurement, Budweiser APAC shared the company’s efforts to 2025 sustainability goals at COP28
Led by Jan Clysner, Vice President of Sustainability and Procurement, Budweiser APAC Delegation has joined a series of forums and dialogues centering on public-private partnerships on climate change, underscoring its commitment to supporting and contributing to international dialogues and collaboration on climate change, and sharing Bud APAC’s perspective, its clear sustainability strategy, and actions it has taken across the full value chain to reduce emissions.
"At a time when environmental consciousness and sustainability are paramount, Bud APAC will continue to spearhead efforts to support carbon neutrality goals set by governments across APAC. As the region’s largest brewer, we know we have an important role to play and are making clear progress towards our ambition to achieve net zero ambition across the value chain by 2040," said Clysner.
Tackling the climate challenge with value chain decarbonization
While aiming to achieve net zero in 2040, Bud APAC has set a 2025 Climate Action Goal to have 100 percent of its purchased electricity originating from renewable sources, reducing 25 percent of carbon emissions across the value chain, and achieving a 35 percent reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions.
Bud APAC’s central sustainability tactic focuses on profound decarbonization within its operations. It has identified crucial priorities and opportunities, centering its climate change mitigation strategy on the creation of eco-friendly breweries and collaborating intimately with suppliers. The goal is to establish a value chain ecosystem to jointly address climate change and related challenges.
Bud APAC is also integrating renewable energy sources to achieve RE100 (100% renewable electricity) and carbon neutrality across its operations. By 2022, it has achieved 43 percent contracted renewable energy in China and 36.5 percent across APAC. By 2022, it has achieved two carbon-neutral breweries in China, the Wuhan and Jinzhou breweries, four of its breweries have achieved RE100 in China, and 17 breweries in APAC have installed solar panels.
By the end of 2022, Bud APAC achieved a 19.7% reduction in carbon emissions intensity per hectoliter across its value chain from the 2017 baseline. In-house operations saw a 49.6% reduction per hectoliter, with overall operational carbon emissions dropping by 45.9%, surpassing the company’s 35% reduction target four years ahead of schedule.
Building a resilient future with partners
Bud APAC is also sharing the learnings and best practices of decarbonization with its value chain partners. It’s adopting the Supplier Strategic Alliance (SSA), Vendor Strategic Alliance (VSA) and Logistics Supplier Strategic Alliance (LSSA) to actively help the suppliers to reduce their emissions, while carrying out renewable energy transition programs and carbon emission management and capacity-building projects.
With China as the starting point, Bud APAC plans to expand its decarbonization initiative to other APAC markets in due course and empower the partners across the supply chain to achieve the low-carbon transition.
"We will keep operating our 100+ innovation lab with diverse stakeholders to enhance the green ecosystem. Open to new technologies and embracing change, we’re committed to collaborating with partners, start-ups, policymakers, and academic institutions to strengthen a shared ecosystem for our collective journey towards decarbonization.," said Clysner.
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HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 December 2023 – In an extraordinary convergence of 60 globally renowned golf legends and hundreds of golf enthusiasts from across the globe, Vinpearl DIC Legends Vietnam 2023 has etched a unique mark on the international stage. Nestled against the picturesque backdrop of Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa, this remarkable event stands as a testament to Vinpearl Golf’s commitment to excellence, transcending the realms of competitive prowess and embracing an unparalleled resort experience amidst the breathtaking allure of Hon Tre.
A Golf Extravaganza at Vinpearl Nha Trang
Initiating within the esteemed Legends Tour, a premier professional golf tour in Europe, the revered golfing legends commenced their journey to claim the championship cup from the iconic Tram Huong Tower, symbolizing the heart of Khanh Hoa. The procession gracefully wound along the Tran Phu coastal road, circumscribing Nha Trang port in VinFast VF 9 vehicles, receiving an awe-inspiring welcome from the sports community at Hon Tre.
From November 28 to December 2, 2023, Vinpearl Nha Trang hosted a spectacle of competition, witnessing 60 golf “legends,” including luminaries such as Euan McIntosh, Emanuele Canonica, John Price, James Kingston, Adilson Da Silva, Stephen Dodd, Joakim Haeggman, Peter Baker, and Markus Brier. This historic event marked the inaugural hosting of a European professional golf tournament in Southeast Asia.
After two days of Pro-Am camaraderie with Vietnamese and international golfers, the legendary golfers embarked on three riveting official rounds. Adilson da Silva, the Brazilian maestro, displayed exceptional form, leading the scoreboard after the initial two days and continuing his stellar performance on the final day to claim a deserving victory. The accolades included the Dong Son Bronze Drum replica trophy—a poignant symbol of Vietnamese tradition—and a prize package valued at an impressive 93,500 USD.
Scott Hend secured second place, while Ricardo Gonzalez and Michael Campbell, the US Open 2005 champion, shared third place. The top three contenders were awarded prizes totaling 200,000 USD, with the organizers revealing plans to elevate future event prize funds to an astounding 1 million USD.
Vinpearl DIC Legends Vietnam 2023 unfolded at Vinpearl Golf Nha Trang, an 18-hole golf masterpiece nestled on the island paradise of Hon Tre. With its internationally acclaimed design, this course seamlessly blends the dreamy expanse of the azure sea with the majestic grandeur of the mountains, offering legendary golfers undulating fairways, hilly terrain, and ever-changing sea breezes—a concoction of challenges that captivated players.
Over three days of competition at Vinpearl Golf Nha Trang, 60 legendary golfers delivered awe-inspiring performances, showcasing perfect swings, precise putts, and astonishing ball trajectories. Notably, on the second day of competition, a Hole-In-One (HIO) was recorded at the par 3 Hole 13 by legendary English golfer Malcolm MacKenzie after an exquisite swing. This particular hole, characteristic of Vinpearl Golf Nha Trang, provides a panoramic view of the sea, a sloping terrain towards the green area, and presents various challenges to golfers with wind, undulating terrain, and deep sand traps. Therefore, when the English legend sent the ball over a distance of 150 yards from the green tee straight into the hole, onlookers erupted in cheers, astonishment, and admiration. The prestigious prize for Malcolm MacKenzie included an “all-in-one” vacation at Vinpearl valued at 250 million VND and a one-year stay at the Pullman Vung Tau Hotel, part of the DIC resort system, worth 100 million VND.
A Legendary Journey of Golfing Experience
Beyond the confines of a golf tournament, Vinpearl DIC Legends Vietnam 2023 transcended into a luxurious travel journey, offering golfers an unparalleled experience within the distinctive ecosystem of Vinpearl Nha Trang. This includes five opulent beach resorts, the 50-hectare VinWonders theme park, the 18-hole 71-standard international golf course Vinpearl Golf, the Vinpearl Convention Center capable of hosting events for over 1,000 people, and the Vinpearl Theater with seating for 1,500.
Set against the backdrop of the exquisite Nha Trang Bay, Hon Tre and Hon Tam serve as idyllic coordinates for resort experiences, high-end relaxation, and ensuring maximum privacy for visitors. The pathways on the island are adorned with radiant rows of shimmering trees, creating a magical and ethereal atmosphere as they sway in the wind. Various scenes are adorned with a simultaneous burst of “festival colors,” recreating special occasions such as Christmas and welcoming the new year in 2024, providing a sense of familiarity to international visitors.
In the four days of complete relaxation before venturing into the mentally challenging rounds on the Vinpearl Golf Nha Trang course, seasoned golfers immersed themselves in boundless joy through an unforgettable experiential journey. This included a splendid stay in luxurious beachfront villas amidst the ocean, overwhelming emotions and awe while enjoying the multimedia Tata Show performance at the renowned VinWonders Nha Trang theme park, health and spirit rejuvenation through premium spa treatments at Akoya Spa, natural mud baths on Hon Tam Island, and indulging in dinners featuring high-quality local specialties and global culinary excellence in the romantic setting of resort restaurants nestled in the bay.
Legendary golfer Michael Campbell, ambassador of Vinpearl DIC Legends Vietnam 2023, who has treaded upon many world-famous beach paradises, did not hesitate to laud Vinpearl Nha Trang: “These experiences are beyond amazing! I will definitely return to Nha Trang with friends and family on future vacations to explore more local experiences, at Vinpearl, and especially the fascinating islands here.”
In a post-tournament statement, Ms. Nguyen Thi Mai Huong, Deputy General Director of Golf Operations at Vinpearl Joint Stock Company, shared, “With the vision of becoming a leading golf management and operation unit in Vietnam and among the top in the world, Vinpearl Golf is actively finalizing plans for larger and more prestigious tournaments in 2024, bringing many exciting surprises to the international golf community. With each event, we expect that the Vinpearl tourism ecosystem and famous destinations in our country will become favorite destinations for golfers and tourists worldwide. Thus, Vinpearl Golf is gradually asserting its position as the leading golf management and operation unit in Vietnam, reaching out to the world.”
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Legends Tour, formerly known as the European Seniors Tour and Staysure Tour, is a professional golf tournament designed for male golfers aged 50 and above. Five years after the inaugural edition of the tournament – The Senior Open – held in 1987, where Neil Coles claimed the crown, over 60 professional golfers proposed the establishment of an official championship. Consequently, the Legends Tour was founded in 1992. Many pioneering champions who played in the European Tour in the 1970s, 80s, and 90s are currently active members of the Legends Tour.
Vinpearl is a subsidiary of Vingroup, established in 2003. Presently, Vinpearl operates 45 establishments, including 35 hotels and resorts with a capacity of over 18,500 rooms, 3 theme parks, 3 entertainment complexes, 2 wildlife conservation parks, 4 golf courses, spas, conference centers, and fine dining establishments. These 5-star facilities are strategically located in the most famous tourist destinations spanning across 17 provinces and cities in Vietnam. Among them, Vinpearl boasts three world-class ecosystems in Phu Quoc, Nha Trang, and Da Nang – South Hoi An, following a comprehensive “one-stop destination” model. This approach provides complete vacations within the resort, offering a diverse range of experiences suitable for all ages and aligning with the latest and most popular trends. Hashtag: #Vinpearl
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NORTHBROOK, Ill., Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Hilco Global, the diversified financial services, investment, and asset management company, today announced the appointment of two Hilco operating company leaders to the role of Co-President at the holding company.
Henry Foster, Co-President | Hilco Global
New Co-President’s Neil Aaronson and Henry Foster are both longtime leaders within the global diversified financial services firm, both having helped to successfully build very large and growing Hilco business units, serving as the CEO’s at Hilco Real Estate and Hilco Capital respectively. In their new role as Co-President, the two will report directly to Jeffrey Hecktman, Founder and CEO of the holding company, Hilco Global.
In making the announcement, Hecktman said "this is an important step in assigning critical global management duties to a new generation of leadership who will help us continue growing and expanding our financial services platform in new and exciting ways." Hecktman emphasized that both Aaronson and Foster will continue to serve in their current roles as Chief Executive Officer of Hilco Real Estate and Hilco Capital, while adding the Co-President responsibilities to their existing duties. Hecktman added, "both Neil and Henry are representative of the depth of exceptional talent and management leadership that Hilco has attracted and empowered to lead each of our 20+ Hilco operating units over the past 37 years."
John Chen who has been serving as President and COO for the past 7 years, will continue with his current responsibilities as Chief Operating Officer and will become a Vice Chair at the holding company. Hecktman said, "John will focus on managing our growing operational needs as we have expanded our holistic solutions focused platform and grown to over 800 people worldwide."
The company indicated that Mr. Aaronson will focus on Hilco business currently operating in, or to be operated in the United States, Mexico, and South America. And, Mr. Foster will focus on Hilco business operating in, or to be operated in, Europe, Canada, and Australia.
The Co-Presidents will be responsible for driving growth of the Hilco Global operating platform by serving as a strategic business partner to the 20+ Hilco operating companies, pursuing, and executing company-wide strategic initiatives, and driving collaborative cross platform business integration. The two will also become members of the company investment committee.
Neil Aaronson is a dynamic leader and seasoned dealmaker, having been involved in large-scale acquisitions, dispositions, investments, and general deal-making across a broad range of significant real estate and corporate holdings. With extensive experience in all aspects of retail, restaurant, industrial, hospitality, and office real estate, he has been instrumental in the successful completion of over $4 billion in transactions during his career.
Neil joined Hilco Global in 2007 as an Executive Vice President at the holding company. His responsibilities included major transaction structuring and oversight. In 2008, Neil assumed the leadership role as CEO of Hilco Real Estate. Prior to joining Hilco, he served as Senior Vice President of Business Development for publicly traded Cendant Corporation, where he oversaw mergers, acquisitions and investments for the Company’s hotel and timeshare businesses. He previously held the position of Vice President for Cendant’s Strategic Development Group, spearheading acquisitions across the platform of Cendant Companies. Earlier, he served as an associate investment banker with ING Barings, where he handled the analysis and negotiations of acquisitions, divestitures, and financings for several public and private companies.
Henry Foster has been serving as our Chief Executive Officer of Hilco Capital, operating across the Hilco Capital businesses in the UK, Europe, Australia, and Canada. He joined Hilco in 2007 and held several positions with increasing responsibilities prior to being appointed to lead the company.
As CEO, Henry, alongside the Hilco Capital team, has grown the company’s financial investment and advisory businesses across the UK and Canada while expanding into Europe and more recently Australia. In addition, the business has extended into several sectors outside of retail including manufacturing and engineering. More recently, Henry oversaw the development of the Hilco Capital lending business which has to date provided total facilities of approximately £300m over the last four years. Prior to his tenure at Hilco, Henry worked as a Chartered Accountant with a leading professional services firm, advising lenders, corporates, and other stakeholders on turnaround situations.
About Hilco Global: Hilco Global (http://www.hilcoglobal.com/) is a privately held diversified financial services company and the world’s preeminent authority on maximizing the value of assets for both healthy and distressed companies. Hilco Global financial services leverage a unique blend of deep restructuring, and principal investing. Hilco Global delivers customized solutions to undervalued, high potential companies to resolve complex and stressed situations and enhance long-term enterprise value.
Hilco Global operates as a holding company comprised of over twenty specialized business units that work to help companies understand the value of their assets and as needed monetize the value. Hilco has almost 4 decades of a successful track record of acting as an advisor, agent, investor and/or principal in any transaction. Currently, the company has $3 Billion in assets under management. Hilco Global is based in Northbrook, Illinois and has 800 professionals operating on five continents with US offices located in Boston, Detroit, Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, and internationally in Australia, Canada, UK, Germany, Netherlands, Mexico and throughout Asia.
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SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Wemeet Mobility, a leading South Korean mobility tech startup, unveils Roouty at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show (CES) from January 9–12, 2024, in Las Vegas, signaling a transformative shift in logistics. Roouty stands as more than a multi-dispatch solution with route optimization. It extends beyond transforming last-mile logistics, aiding companies to transition from manual to modern processes. Additionally, Rooty infused ESG values into the traditionally challenged logistics industry, aligning Wemeet Mobility’s commitment as a pioneer to sustainability, human-centric values, and overall last-mile logistics landscape.
At CES 2024, Wemeet Mobility will unveil its latest innovations, partnerships, and collaborations, underscoring its unwavering dedication to advancing the logistics industry through ongoing research and development.
Discover cutting-edge logistics solutions and the future of digital services at Roouty’s website www.roouty.com and connect with Wemeet Mobility on LinkedIn to stay updated.
Redefining Last-Mile Logistics for Sustainability and Human-Centric Efficiency with Roouty
Wemeet Mobility transforms logistics with a human-centric approach, challenging industry norms through a proprietary routing engine ensuring accurate ETA and real-time shipment visibility. This addresses industry pain points, offering optimization options, leveraging insights from veteran drivers, and reducing carbon emissions to align with global regulations.
Mr. Kang, CEO Wemeet Mobility, stated, "Wemeet Mobility leverages Roouty to excel in the last mile–reducing costs, improving efficiency, and offseting CO2 through route optimization. Operational efficiencies result in a substantial 4x average cost reduction, empowering decentralized decision-making by dispatchers on the field and enhancing customer experience based on accuracy and Moments of Truth (MOT)."
Wemeet Mobility’s boasts rapid computation and customizable business logic, ensuring ETA accuracy within ±10 minutes from the actual ATA, enhancing logistics efficiency. Through collaborations with various Korean public logistics and distribution companies, Roouty strategically addresses the evolving demands in last-mile logistics.
About Wemeet Mobility
Wemeet Mobility, a pioneering mobility tech startup with six years expertise in cutting-edge VRS engines for fleets and mobility services, is poised for expansion into diverse Location-Based Services (LBS) businesses. Building on its success in the 2022 Logistics Conference and the 2023 Korea Logistics Startup Competition, the company emphasizes its commitment to upgrading logistics operations through digital transformation at the convention.
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ARMONK, N.Y., Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The IBM (NYSE: IBM) board of directors has elected Marianne C. Brown to the board, effective December 12, 2023.
Marianne C. Brown, 65, is the former chief operating officer of Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.’s (FIS) Global Financial Solutions business. Throughout her career, she has held a number of executive positions leading financial services companies through digital transformations. In addition to her operational expertise, she has significant experience in technology services, cybersecurity, and data-intensive enterprises. She is a member of the board of directors of Akamai Technologies, Inc., The Charles Schwab Corporation, and Northrop Grumman Corporation, and previously served on the board of directors of VMware, Inc.
Arvind Krishna, IBM chairman and chief executive officer, said: "Marianne Brown is an accomplished business leader and we are delighted that she will join the IBM board of directors. Her perspectives and experiences with digital transformations and technology will be an asset to the IBM board and to its shareholders."
Ms. Brown holds a Bachelor of Science with honors in business administration from Concordia College.
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NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Fresh2 Group Ltd. (NASDAQ: FRES) ("Fresh2" or "the Company"), a company with operations in the United States and China focused on the business-to-business e-commerce and supply chain sectors for the restaurant supply and food industry, today announces its strategic plan to launch Roxe Restaurant Robots. This innovative step anticipates to mark a significant advancement in the culinary domain, as Roxe Restaurant Robots are designed to revolutionize kitchen operations with cutting-edge, robot-assisted cooking technology.
With the labor market increasingly averse to repetitive and mundane tasks, the restaurant industry finds itself at a crucial juncture. Roxe Restaurant Robots intend to be a solution to this challenge. By automating routine tasks, Roxe would enable restaurants to strategically reallocate their human resources, effectively addressing a critical industry need.
In a strategic leap, Fresh2 plans to integrate this innovative project with its pre-fabricated meal supply chain operation. This amalgamation aims to provide restaurant clients with a comprehensive solution that encompasses robot-assisted cooking and efficient meal supply chains, thereby redefining the industry landscape.
About Fresh2 Group Limited
Fresh2 Group Limited is engaged in the business-to-business e-commerce and supply chain sectors. Committed to helping restaurants lower procurement costs and improve efficiency, Fresh2 utilizes an advanced supply chain management system. By applying strategic digital technologies and innovative business models, Fresh2 is driving the online transformation of the restaurant supply industry. Fresh2 aims to refine restaurant operations, adding significant value to the food industry, and building a global network of restaurateurs in the digital age For more information, visit: https://fresh2.co/investors.
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DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Following a day of active discussions at the Shaping the Future of Shipping: Delivering a Net Zero World summit on 10 December, a course was set to deliver on the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) net zero strategy. The industry initiative brought together over 60 organisations to discuss tangible solutions to meet the ambitious net zero targets by or around 2050.
International Maritime Organization Secretary General Elect, Arsenio Dominguez, speaking at the Shaping the Future of Shipping: Delivering a Net Zero World.
Over 300 leaders, that included over 30 nationalities from across the world, from the entire energy-maritime value chain convened, to work together to deliver a robust regulatory outcome at the IMO negotiations in March 2024 at MEPC81. The summit built on the discussions that have taken place throughout COP28, to determine ambitious solutions to advance infrastructure, fuel availability and financing.
Emanuele Grimaldi, Chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping, opened the summit saying:
"Decarbonisation is bigger than any one industry or government but what is clear is that to be successful in meeting our climate targets the world will need shipping. We know that there are always announcements and noise here at COP meetings, but beyond the razmataz there are detailed negotiations and talks. This is what today was about."
Melina Travlos, President, Union of Greek Shipowners and Chair, Neptune Shipping Lines, said in the keynote address:
"Today at this summit we are called to meaningfully address the challenges ahead and look to seize the opportunity. And it is a unique opportunity, not only to shape a sustainable future for shipping, but also to play a defining role in helping the whole global economy accelerate towards net zero… Collaboration, determination, and commitment from all of us are key to successfully bringing effective decarbonisation within our grasp."
Arsenio Dominguez, International Maritime Organization Secretary General Elect, said during the Summit:
"Yes, we have the IMO Strategy, it was a great achievement last July. But it is what comes next, what are we going to start doing to make that a reality? At IMO we haven’t stopped. We are already carrying out the impact assessment on the fleet and on States in order to provide the necessary information for the marine environment protection committee meetings that will take place next year and that will lead us to those measures that will be adopted by 2025, implemented in 2027 and that will make these objectives of the strategy a reality, both technical and economic measures."
Anders Hammer Strømman, Lead Author Transport 6th Assessment Report, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, delivered an informative presentation that stressed the urgency of the issue to decarbonise. He concluded:
"There is hope. The options are available and the time for action is now. At the same time our synthesis report of most of this year provided a warning. The current pace and the scale of climate action are insufficient to tackle climate change. And as you shape the future of shipping remember that our choices will reverberate for hundreds even thousands of years.
The summit was structured to ensure that delegates had an opportunity to provide their insights and experiences, to better understand the challenges and to identify how to address the climate crisis. This was done in the context of the IMO’s revised greenhouse gas strategy, updated climate science and increasingly dynamic energy and industrial transition policies.
Capt. Abdulkareem AlMessabi, Chairman, Emirates Shipping Association, said during his address to the delegates:
"It is the organisations that are sitting in this room today that hold the key in the future of shipping, and it is imperative that we tackle this head on from all angles by innovating and by developing and scaling next generation fuels, engines and vessels and the ability to carry new fuels like hydrogen, ammonia".
Addressing the delegates H.E. Hessa Al Malek, Advisor to the Minister for Maritime Transport Affairs, the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure said:
"The IMO 2023 strategy stands as a testament to our shared ambition outlining a course toward a greener and more sustainable maritime future. This strategy is not just a document it reflects our collective resolve to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and guide industry towards a more environmentally path. While the IMO 2023 GHG strategy sets a high bar, the time has come to translate this aspiration into a concrete action. Aspiring to change is no longer enough."
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