Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group has reaffirmed its commitment to becoming a carbon-neutral and zero-waste organisation during a recent Asean-UK Race to Zero Dialogues forum.
The UK Government in partnership with the ASEAN Business Advisory Council and the UK-ASEAN Business Council came together to commit to climate actions through the Race to Zero campaign.
Innovation can help tackle climate emergency
22 Jan 2021
The Independent
The rollout of COVID-19 vaccines has brought a new sense of hope and relief to the world, as the light at the end of a long tunnel is finally in sight.
To have achieved such vaccines in such a short space of time since the pandemic was declared is a symbol of human ingenuity and innovation in the face of complex challenges to our way of life.
We still face tough months ahead. The need to wear masks is likely to persist, as will the need for intermittent lockdowns of varying degrees. We also need to continuously innovate so that life can carry on and communities can thrive in these difficult circumstances.
This underwater robot cleans ships to cut emissions and protect marine ecosystems
Imagine a ship making its way across the ocean. It might look elegant as it cuts serenely through the waves. But a look below the water reveals a different picture, with countless aquatic species like barnacles covering the craft’s hull.
It’s been estimated that severe underwater biofouling – as this accumulation of drag-inducing marine life is known – can increase a ship’s fuel consumption by up to 40%, boosting already high CO2 emissions. More than 4,000 marine species have been identified as biofouling organisms.
Maritime transport emits around 940 million tonnes of CO2 annually and is responsible for about 2.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions. It’s been estimated that if global shipping were a country, it would be the sixth biggest polluter, generating more emissions than Germany.