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The Lancashire delegation to COP28
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Global opinion remains divided as to the success of COP28 and what actions will follow the gathering of world leaders in Dubai to make a real difference in tackling climate change.
However, for an intrepid band of Lancashire based low carbon tech firms, the summit proved a great success in showcasing their products and knowledge and opening doors to possible new markets and collaborations.
The world-leading development work being carried out in Lancashire in the sector, including the RedCAT technology hub, was also highlighted.
And discussions took place on how countries in the developing world can access the county’s low carbon technologies as they battle the impact of global warming.
The Lancashire delegation to the UN’s gathering was led by East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce and supported by the LEP.
The county’s flagbearers included Green Shield Group, sustainable energy experts based in Ribble Valley and LiNa Energy, a Lancaster business specialising in low-cost solid-state sodium battery technology.
They were joined by Ryse Energy, based in
Blackpool, a global leader in off-grid renewable energy solutions, which has an office in the UAE and a strong track record in delivering wind turbine technology.
IoT Horizon, based in Rawtenstall, which works to help companies improve indoor air quality, reduce energy consumption and improve sustainability, was also part of the delegation.
Carbonbit, sustainability experts from Lytham, took its work developing carbon capture to Dubai, along with Isentra, a Chorley business looking at the decarbonisation of refrigeration and heat pump machinery.
Property retrofitting expert Qwala, which is headquartered in Preston, made up the businesses in the delegation, which also included Lynne Gillen, export manager at the Department for Business and Trade, Miranda Barker the chamber’s chief executive and Stephen Sykes, its director of sustainability.
Stephen Allen, director of operations at Isentra, says: “We are actively looking to get into overseas markets. The visit really opened my eyes as to what is possible on the international stage.
“It was also really helpful in introducing us to businesses nearer to home in Lancashire and the possibility of future collaborations here.”
Collaboration was high on the agenda of Dylan Jordan, chief innovation officer at Carbonbit.
He says: “The big thing for our perspective was meeting international businesses and talking about possible collaboration. It has allowed us to open conversations.
“It also gave an opportunity to see what other companies working in the carbon capture field are doing, to get their different perspectives and a view on the landscape.”
Deyrick Allen, founder of IoT Horizon, left Dubai with a future meeting with a company based in the city pencilled in the diary. He says: “The visit helped open up discussions and was also a chance to talk to other organisations working in our sector.
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