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Join me at IMPA - The International Marine Purchasing Association London 2024 event when I take the stage as Chair of the Key Panel Discussion: Adopting a New Standard for Environmental Footprint Calculation Join me for a debate on the newly launched IMPA Maritime Environmental Footprint (IMEF) Initiative. This initiative is pioneering a new standard for calculating and managing the corporate environmental footprint within the maritime industry. The panel of experts will discuss how this project, through an activity-based approach, sets a solid foundation for Scope 3 emissions calculations and integrates carbon footprint data into essential decision-making processes. The IMEF Initiative aspires to unite maritime purchasers and suppliers under a unified standard, driving sustainability forward. With endorsements from leading maritime companies, this initiative is quickly becoming a transformative movement that only companies in the sector can afford to overlook. Co-Panellists: Susan Wraae Koefoed - Weco Shipping & IMPA Dorthe Mejlvang - Maersk Procurement Mikael Karlsson - Northern Marine Group & IMPA Paolo Magonio - Scorpio Group Filippa Strynbo - Maersk Procurement Marinos Kokkinis - OneCare Solutions 📅 Tuesday, 10th September 2024, 10:00 - 12:00 📍 IMPA London, Main Exhibition Hall #maritime #scope3 #carbonfootprint

Counting down the days for our panel discussion during #Posidonia next week to discuss the contractual challenges (and hopefully some solutions) regarding the #fueleu Maritime Regulation! Together with BIMCO and other esteemed speakers we will touch upon our work on the draft BIMCO clause, which is expected to be published later this year! #shipping #decarbonisation #fueleu #emissions

Minister President Jan Jambon states: "It is remarkable to see how not only the [Blue Gate Antwerp] site itself but also the buildings and business activities of various commercial players are constantly pushing the boundaries of our ability in terms of entrepreneurship, of circular economy, of sustainability. The dedication to research and development, the integrated approach, and the concrete results of all these efforts, make Blue Gate Antwerp an inspiring example both nationally and internationally".   We indeed aim to be an inspiration to others, and to communicate in a transparent way about our goals, achievements and lessons learned. In this context, we release our newly revised and fully updated #CSR report, as a follow-up to our previous report from 3 years ago. We are thankful to Bopro to guide us in defining and deploying our E²SG strategy. Together with all stakeholders we can further develop the BGA site, considering the internal and external visions and needs in terms of Environmental, Economical, Social aspects and Governance (E²SG).   We are proud to have presented the report yesterday at the Kick Off event of UNITAR | CIFAL Flanders in Antwerp.   Feel free to take a look into the report here: https://lnkd.in/e94BSE4W   Fun fact: you will see that the title of our CSR report is "Be Good And Dare". This is a subtle reference to the letterword of the public-private partnership association BGAD (Blue Gate Antwerp Development). Under topic 1.4.2. in the report you can find the 4 core values to which the Be Good And Dare phrase refers.   If you have any questions regarding this document or the development of our site, feel free to contact Dimitri Torfs.   Together with DEME Group, Bopro, AG Vespa and PMV   #CSR #inspirational #transparent #ESG

Ponera Group has successfully completed the Tri-Annual ISO-9001 and ISO-14001 certification processes with zero non-conformities, with continued improvements from the years prior, affirming our commitment to excellence and adherence to standards. We extend our gratitude to the entire Ponera team and partners, whose dedication in the face of adversity contributed to this result. Here below some, but not all, of the positive impressions from the audit: -Exemplary dealing with client feedback lessons learned implementing of improvements -List of optimizations and improvements -Goal setting -Dealing with environmental relevant topics above standard requirements -Simple, practical QMS/UMS Effective and short communication and decision making process -Deep understanding of ISO requirements and efficient use of the implemented system Brian Michitti, Andrea Novello, Andreu Ortega Blasi,Dinah Schönholzer , Christian Rüegg, Nicolò Turchiano, Hiroyuki Okuyama, Matthew Reali. SQS - Swiss Association for Quality and Management Systems Switzerland Global Enterprise Solar Impulse Foundation Verein Netzwerk Logistik Switzerland - VNL Switzerland ALICE, Alliance for Logistics Innovation through Collaboration in Europe (ETP LOGISTICS) Swiss Climate Foundation Impact Hub Switzerland Technology Fund

“What has been your greatest achievement over the last couple of years?” someone asked me at the end of a presentation I gave to a group of investors a few months ago. Half-jokingly, I replied, “All the things we resisted doing and stopped doing.” As Paul Martin aptly put it in one of his posts on the notion of “trying everything” in the fight against climate change: “We need to triage our limited resources, money, and political goodwill and emotional bandwidth, applying them only to things that have passed a series of stage-gates of techno-economic evaluation.” On a more heartfelt note, what I am most proud of is ZEPA - The Zero Emission Port Alliance, an effort to bring together stakeholders across our industry’s value chain to make battery-electric container handling equipment the standard this decade, through de-bottlenecking, optimizing, and accelerating adoption thereby eliminating the “green premium”. Last week, we held ZEPA’s 3rd steering committee meeting with delegates from members including CATL, SANY, Rocsys, Kempower, SSA Marine, Port of Rotterdam and Patrick Terminals. A lot of great work has been done in a short period of time and we will be soon releasing ZEPA's first industry report. When I took this job three years ago, I didn’t realize it would take a coalition of this sort to achieve our goals. But one thing I have learned is that regardless of the sector, be it hard or "easy to abate", the required change is truly systemic. For us, technology is not even the toughest part. Vested interests and inertia against change are entrenched in existing processes, operating models, responsibilities, etc. all of which contribute to the green premium. Sometimes, it takes the combined power of a broad coaltion to overcome these obstacles. Photo credit to the talented Sissel Christine Søe Böss from TOC Europe and ZEPA’s 2nd Steerco in Rotterdam, June 2024

For Fassi, excellence goes beyond the present, it is a constant commitment to shaping a better future. Quality, sustainability and safety are the pillars on which we base each action, each decision. Every initiative we undertake reinforces our commitment to a proactive present and a business entity where every choice is a step towards environmental and social awareness. More information can be found in the latest issue of our magazine, which can be downloaded free of charge through the following link: https://lnkd.in/d2UPCkx

The MODI delegation is actively participating in the 7th edition of the #RTR2024 conference organised by European Commission , CCAM Association, ERTRAC - European Road Transport Research Advisory Council, and 2Zero in Brussels. This unique conference serves as a gateway to EU-funded projects in road transport, providing valuable insights into the achievements of Horizon projects, along with their expected impacts. Participants will gain knowledge about the next research steps in crucial areas for road transport, including Green Vehicles, Urban Mobility, Logistics, Intelligent Transport Systems, Safety, and Automated Road Transport. The conference offers a comprehensive view of the European research landscape in these fields, showcasing how advancements are benefiting the environment, economy, and society as a whole. For more information, visit www.rtrconference.eu ITS Norway Volvo Trucks Einride AstaZero Technolution  DFDS A.P. Moller - Maersk  APM Terminals IN-MOVE by Railgrup  ENIDE   CLEPA - European Association of Automotive Suppliers ALICE, Alliance for Logistics Innovation through Collaboration in Europe (ETP LOGISTICS) SINTEF TNO Transportøkonomisk institutt (Norwegian Centre for Transport Research) Federal Highway Research Institute New Mobility Solutions Hamburg GmbH The Norwegian Public Roads Administration GRUBER Logistics Ministerie van Infrastructuur en Waterstaat Norwegian Mapping Authority Freie und Hansestadt Hamburg Viken fylkeskommune Lindholmen Science Park Eindhoven University of Technology DAF Trucks NV HZ University of Applied Sciences Gothenburg RoRo Terminal Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) Anstalt öffentlichen Rechts Vejdirektoratet Moss Havn KF ASKO Trafikverket #EUFundings #urbanmobility #roadsafety #freight #logistics #digitalisation #trafficmanagement #CCAM #5G #zeroemission #ev #batteries #chargingsolutions

🚀 AFCOS Leading the Way in EU Standardization 🌍 In response to the EU's 2022 Standardization Strategy and the Green Deal, the AFCOS project is driving innovation in construction material standards. Our goal is to develop agile standardization processes that keep pace with technological advancements and sustainability needs. 🌱 🔍 Key Highlights: 👉 Collaborative Research: Engaging diverse stakeholders across Europe. 👉Agile Processes: Streamlining standards to adapt quickly to new technologies. 👉Sustainability Focus: Supporting the EU Green Deal with eco-friendly standards. Join us in transforming standardization to meet the demands of a sustainable future.🚀🔧 Cleantech Bulgaria, ASRO - Romanian Standards Association, Romania Green Building Council, Bulgarian Institute for Standardization (BDS), CRISCON, AB Corporation, Technical University of Sofia and ESTLCA #Afcos, #HorizonEurope, #standardisation, #constructionmaterials, #sustainability, #innovation, #greentech, #EUInnovation, #HADEA, #circulareconomy, #climatesolution #EUStandards

I was tagged in a post on the Stellenbosch Business School's platform, and was invited to be part of this event. Once a business starts operating way passed its break-even point, it's very opportunistically important for that business to avail itself to events like this from time-to-time to engage with other individuals and organizations on topics and discussions revolving around the investment climate as well as socio-economic development initiatives affecting daily business operations [this will allow the business to grow its network; and learn about innovative solutions it could use to adapt/pivot its business operations to ensure a stable flow of funds]. The Kent Rock Recycling Shed is constantly tapping into the knowledge repository to stay up-to-date with the most relevant innovative solutions addressing climate change policies, economic growth projections and sustainable development initiatives. The Kent Rock Recycling Shed is engaged in the business of collecting, storing, and supplying the market with barcoded items from waste material --- in response to Eswatini Environment Authority's Waste Management Innovation Challenge; Stellenbosch University's Zero-Waste-to-Landfill Strategy; and the Royal Science and Technology Park's Sustainable Development Goals Innovative Enterprise Challenge. Important documents 1. Fundamental presentation: https://lnkd.in/dUxv34H8 2. Technical presentation: https://lnkd.in/dy7FXZjb CC: Waterford Kamhlaba UWCSA

The 8th Clean Maritime Fuel Forum was set to be a premier event for sustainable shipping enthusiasts. This forum brings together marine authorities, industry leaders, policymakers, classification societies, shipowners, and innovators to discuss the latest advancements in clean marine fuels, regulatory developments, and strategies to reduce maritime emissions. It’s an excellent opportunity for networking and exploring collaborative efforts to achieve a greener maritime sector.