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Cold Chain Federation launches emerging leaders programme
T
he Cold Chain Federation has launched a Cold Chain Emerging Leaders Programme
that supports developing skills and experiences crucial to the industry’s leaders today and in the future. Starting with two awards in 2024, the new programme will see emerging leaders working in temperature-controlled logistics selected every year to benefi t from a range of new skills and experiences. The award winners’ year-long programme will include enrolling in a tailored leadership course, participating in the Cold Chain Federation’s defi nitive industry events, and experience in communicating through industry media. Cold Chain Federation chief
executive Phil Pluck said: “In our fast-moving industry, developing future skills is of the highest priority for every cold chain operator and the industry as a whole. We are delighted to launch the Cold Chain Emerging Leaders Programme today and to invite all CCF storage and distribution members to nominate
individuals for the selection process. “This new programme will help CCF members give their talented, hard-working people the chance to shine. It will also help build skills that will be crucial for temperature- controlled logistics leaders in the future within our industry. The Cold Chain Federation is committed to supporting CCF members in this essential mission. The new Cold Chain Emerging Leaders Programme will create exciting new opportunities for individuals and their employers.” The Cold Chain Emerging Leaders
Programme will include enrolment for each of the two 2024 award winners in a 12-month emerging leadership course delivered in partnership with The Leadership Trust. This course, a combination of residential courses, online workshops, and coaching modules, will guide the participants in becoming infl uential cold chain leaders. The two emerging leaders will also benefi t from attendance at the three fl agship CCF events: the Climate Summit, the CCF Parliamentary Reception and Cold
A-Gas signs SBTi commitment for GHG emissions reduction
Chain Live! as well as interviews in Cold Chain News magazine. Nominations for the Cold Chain
Emerging Leaders Programme are open for anybody working in the cold chain sector and employed by a CCF Storage and Distribution member company until 9th
August 2024. A
panel of cold chain industry leaders, including Cold Chain Federation Chief Executive Phil Pluck, will select the two award winners. The two award winners for the
inaugural year of the Cold Chain Emerging Leaders Programme will be announced at Cold Chain Live! 2024 (taking place 4th
-5th September at
Telford International Centre), where they will be presented with the CCF Emerging Leader 2024 trophy.
Carrier’s climate and net zero targets validated by SBTi
Carrier Global Corporation has released its greenhouse gas emission reduction goals, including a target to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, which have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). A corporate climate action organisation, SBTi enables companies and fi nancial institutions worldwide to play their part in combating the climate crisis. SBTi’s target validation team has validated Carrier’s near- and long-term greenhouse gas emission reduction goals as in line with a trajectory to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Carrier’s specifi c targets are: ■ Reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 42% by 2030 from a 2021 base year.
■ Reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 25% within the same time-frame.
■ Reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2050.
“Having our climate and net-zero targets validated by SBTi’s comprehensive process confi rms that Carrier is doing our part to address climate change,” said Hakan Yilmaz,
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-Gas has signed up its Green House Gas (GHG) emission targets to the
Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which aims to provide a clearly defi ned path to reduce its emissions in line with the latest climate science to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement. By joining this initiative, A-Gas
senior vice president, chief technology and sustainability offi cer, Carrier. “The heating and cooling of buildings and homes, together with food waste, contribute an estimated 25% of annual carbon emissions and play a signifi cant role in global warming and climate change. Our industry has both the opportunity and the obligation to be part of the solution. As we continue to distinguish ourselves as a climate and energy solutions leader, we are strategically transforming our portfolio through electrifi cation, integration and resilience and helping our customers achieve their sustainability goals.”
reaffi rms its commitment to reducing its GHG emissions and furthermore realising its purpose of protecting and enhancing the environment by eff ectively managing the lifecycle of refrigerants to build a sustainable future. The company has set a target of reaching net-zero by 2035, intending to achieve a 50% emission reduction by 2028. These targets bring the company’s stated emission reduction ahead of those mandated by the SBTi and kicks off a two-year process to have targets and emission reduction plans validated and approved by SBTi in order to meet all current and future regulatory reporting requirements. A-Gas’s ‘Towards Zero, Together’ pledge operates worldwide and encompasses the company’s dedication to reducing all possible emissions and preventing refrigerant leaking into the atmosphere through services such as Rapid Recovery. A-Gas Group CEO Jack Govers said: “I am delighted to commit our GHG emissions reduction plans to SBTI which directly aligns with our goal of becoming a net- zero organisation.”
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