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Navigating Zero - Global Trade’s Powerful Wave of Change

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There’s no denying we are facing a climate crisis, and all industries must do their part to reach zero emissions. Maritime trade is critical to today’s society but is also responsible for roughly 3% of all greenhouse gas emissions. A future where global trade reaches zero carbon emissions is possible, but how do we actually get there? Navigating Zero - Global Trade’s Powerful Wave of Change is a podcast from ZeroNorth that explores exactly that. In each episode, Lora Jakobsen, Chief Sustainability Officer at Zero North, speaks with global thought leaders inside and outside the shipping industr...

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Episode 5: Bold Leadership with Lord John Browne, Chairman of BeyondNetZero and Former CEO of BP 22.01.2024 30:32

What does it mean to lead boldly? It can involve making unpopular decisions to chart a new way forward. In our industry, it can translate to putting planet hand in hand with profit or finding innovative ways to put sustainability at the heart of strategy. It can also mean being able to see where today’s trends might lead us tomorrow. In this episode, ZeroNorth’s Chief Purpose Activist Lora Jakobse...

Episode 4: Data-Driven Digital Transformation with Google’s Danny Lange 08.01.2024 25:37

Maritime Shipping continues to struggle with its data-driven digital transformation, perhaps due to the fact the global trade industry has many different regional capabilities, needs, mindsets, and conflicting incentives. These complexities may be why the shipping industry has been slow to adopt technology and reap the benefits of machine learning and AI. In this episode, ZeroNorth’s Lora Jakobsen...

Episode 3: Transitioning to Future Fuels with the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation's Lynn Loo 11.12.2023 29:00

Biofuels have the potential to move the dial on maritime trade’s goal of zero carbon emissions. However, the complex nature of overhauling fuel supply chains and a lack of infrastructure present a barrier for the shipping industry. Stakeholder collaboration must be expanded and made more transparent if we are going to continue to implement sustainable practices by trying green and biofuels. In thi...

Episode 2: Ship Operators' Role in Leading Decarbonisation with Cargill’s Jan Dieleman 27.11.2023 24:09

Logistics enterprises that move cargo across the seas are well-placed to influence the direction of sustainability in maritime trade. They are the first to take on the risk of testing new technologies and implementing new sustainable practices so that change can happen. This commitment to making an impact inspires the rest of the global trade system to change. If we're going to reach zero emission...

Episode 1: Global Trade's Critical Place in Our World with Lloyd's List's Richard Meade 13.11.2023 29:06

ZeroNorth’s Lora Jakobsen and Richard Meade of Lloyd’s List take you through some of the foundational concepts of maritime trade. Navigating Zero’s goal is to unravel the complexities of maritime trade and the shipping industry, exploring the actions logistics companies can take to reach zero emissions. To do this, we need to start at the beginning. In this episode, we're sitting down with Richard...

Welcome to Navigating Zero - Global Trade’s Powerful Wave of Change 31.10.2023 1:52

The maritime trade industry accounts for roughly 3% of all global greenhouse gas emissions. The world is in a climate crisis, and our industry needs to look towards decarbonisation and the transition to zero emissions. But how do we actually get there? To find out, host Lora Jakobsen of ZeroNorth sits down with thought leaders, and sustainability, trade, and logistics experts to explore the inner...