Cargill is launching theCO2 Challengewhich aims to find and scale new technologies capable of reducing a ship's gross CO2 emissions by 10%.
The initiative, focused on decarbonizing the shipping sector, is being launched in partnership withDNV GL, the global quality assurance and risk management company, andRainmaking, a company which specializes in start-up accelerators, co-working projects and innovation partnerships.
All businesses and entrepreneurs who have a product in need of commercial assessment, testing, investment and scalingcan apply to participatein the CO2 Challenge immediately, with an application deadline of September 17, 2018.
“二氧化碳的挑战是一个激动人心的周素卿的开始rney," says said Jan Dieleman, president of Cargill's ocean transportation business. "By taking this innovative approach, we hope to uncover new technologies, new ideas and new ways of working to help our industry meet the challenge of decarbonization and reduce its impact on global warming. Applicants have a unique opportunity to see their product make it onto a vessel and, hopefully, into wider commercial production."
In its2017 corporate responsibility report, Cargill affirmed its commitment to improving the sustainability of its global dry bulk shipping operations and help lead the maritime industry to a sustainable future. Cargill aims to reduce its CO2 per cargo-ton-mile by 15% by the end of 2020.
