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🌍 Today we are launching the Fossil Detox Report, outlining the current state of the climate transition and the necessary steps to meet net-zero targets and mitigate climate impacts. The shift from fossil fuels and fossil-based materials to renewable and low-carbon alternatives represents one of the most significant challenges of current times. The report highlights the urgent need for action and for a comprehensive approach to mitigate climate change and to secure a reliable supply of clean energy. The climate transition demands strong political will, public engagement and visionary leadership. In the report, we provide guidance for governments and industry stakeholders on how to close the implementation gap and scale up the solutions we know exists. "Ultimately, transitioning away from fossil fuels and fossil-based materials is not just a technical or economic challenge - it is a societal imperative," says Jonas Gustavsson, President and CEO of AFRY. At AFRY, we believe that it is possible to transition towards a low-carbon economy while also promoting economic growth by implementing innovative technologies and forward-thinking policies. Access the full report here: https://lnkd.in/ezar5XUz #makingfuture

Much of the needed technology to decarbonise our industry and energy systems is already available today, but the question remains: how do we close the implementation gap? Phasing out fossil fuels and combating climate change is the greatest challenge of our time. But most of the technology and know-how needed is already in place to transform both the energy system and our industrial processes. Now it’s about time to scale up available technology to ensure a just transition for all. “Ultimately, transitioning away from fossil fuels and fossil-based materials is not just a technical or economic challenge – it is a societal imperative,” says Jonas Gustavsson, President and CEO of AFRY. Our latest publication, The Fossil Detox Report, delves into the urgent need to transition away from fossil fuels and explores crucial areas we have identified for making this happen. We have also identified nine measures within policy, finance, and innovation, that we believe will accelerate the transition in these areas. Curious about the how? Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/ezar5XUz #makingfuture

🌍Wrapping up Climate Week NYC. 🌍 Climate Week in New York has come to an end, and it has been a week filled with meaningful discussions about innovative solutions aimed at building a sustainable future. Our AFRY team participated in several seminars and roundtables to discuss how we can close the implementation gap and scale the solutions that already exist. We also launched our latest publication, the Fossil Detox Report. This report dives into how we can meet the COP28 mandates: tripling renewable energy, doubling energy efficiency, and transitioning away from fossil fuels. A big thank you to all participants for the insightful and inspiring discussions on how we are paving the way towards a fossil-free world and create a brighter, cleaner future for all. #makingfuture #ClimateWeekNYC

Hvad har AFRY's eksperter og smagsprøver på mejeriprodukter med hinanden at gøre? 🤔 Du kan stifte bekendtskab med begge dele til FoodTech - Processing & Packaging i næste uge, hvor vi stiller med et skarpt hold af eksperter fra både ind- og udland. Så kom forbi stand M9870 og hør, hvordan vi kan hjælpe og rådgive fra idé til nøglefærdig produktion - fra gård til gaffel. Du kan også læse mere om, hvordan vi sammen skaber fremtidens fødevarer lige her 👉 https://bit.ly/46JJsSI Vi glæder os til at møde dig i Messecenter Herning d. 1.-3. oktober til en af årets vigtigste branchebegivenheder. #makingfuture #foodtech #futurefoods

The world urgently needs a fossil detox! 🌱 That was the strong consensus among participants when we released The Fossil Detox Report this Monday during a breakfast seminar with Business Sweden at Climate Week New York. We were also joined by Jennie Cato♦️ from Scania Group and Hampus Jildenbäck from Flower, who shared their perspectives on transitioning away from fossil fuels within the transportation and battery storage sectors. A big thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to this important dialogue on how to accelerate the transition towards a sustainable future. Interested in the report? Access it here: https://lnkd.in/ezar5XUz SSAB ClimateView Spowdi Ragn-Sells Energimyndigheten Scania Group Flower Henrik Tegnér Cathrine Dahl Sandegren Sara Lindstrand #makingfuture #ClimateWeekNYC

💡 Forest-based product innovation will continue to deliver new solutions to the climate challenge. Forest-based products typically have a considerably lower carbon footprint and fewer emissions than fossil-based alternatives. They provide a practical solution for mitigating greenhouse gas emissions and climate impacts throughout their life cycles while fostering a more circular economy. Current areas of application for forest resources include: 🌲 Wood products  📦 Paper and board 🧵 Cellulosic textile fibres 🧪 Biofuels and biochemicals A sustained emphasis on cutting-edge innovation in Europe will allow forest raw materials to be utilised in an even broader array of applications in the future. 👉 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/d8h5BDuj #makingfuture #bioindustry #sustainability #decarbonisation

Last week AFRY Management Consulting attended the CRU Steel Decarbonisation Summit in Stockholm. Steel industry leaders were brought together to discuss how to achieve decarbonisation of steel production and the impact of new technologies and regulations, such as CBAM, and changes in energy sources, including hydrogen. AFRY’s Director of Power-to-X Pedro Raposo presented AFRY’s practical experience of delivering large scale Power-to-X and hydrogen (H2) projects. Pedro highlighted the challenges faced and success factors needed to implement electrolyser projects for green hydrogen-based steelmaking. Key takeaways from the event include: ⚡ Electricity will be the key lever of steel decarbonisation and competitiveness The steel industry’s energy needs will increase sizeably due to technology changes and constraints on key raw materials supply (e.g. scrap and high-grade iron ore). Energy sources will switch from being fossil-based (e.g. coal) to becoming renewable and more variable and unpredictable (e.g. wind and solar). The most competitive locations for decarbonised steelmaking will be those which can obtain low cost 24/7 renewable energy supplies (RES). 📖 No single steel decarbonisation solution or definition There is still no consensus on a “green steel” definition, with varying degrees of low emissions steel available and planned. This reflects the fact that a range of decarbonisation options become feasible over time, including greater use of scrap and RES, hydrogen, CCS, and biomass, and the options available to steelmakers vary greatly by location. This transition will result in a shift in global steel and raw material trade flows, and reduced integration between iron- and steel-making. ✅ Green premium for steel exists, but it varies greatly by buyer Participants reported some evidence of already securing a premium for green steel, mostly in the automotive sector and Europe, with buyers reporting a high level of carbon abatement per € compared to other low carbon materials. Others reported mixed responses to a green premium in alternative applications and regions, with limited ability to pass on additional costs to end users. ⌛ H2-steelmaking projects at risk of cost and time escalation Large-scale H2 electrolyser projects are complex and experiencing delays. Development plans should build in flexibility through H2 storage, transitioning DRI plants from gas to H2, and electrolyser modularisation. Developers need solid implementation strategies with strong cost and change controls and front-end engineering. AFRY offers services to enable steel decarbonisation, including engineering and market advisory services across renewable energy, H2, CCS, biomass/bioenergy, and steel. Interested in accessing Pedro’s presentation or learning more about our steel decarbonisation services? Please contact Pedro Raposo, Janne Tikka, or Josie Armstrong. #makingfuture #steeldecarbonisation #hydrogen CRU Conferences

Launch of the Professional Services Matrix (PSM) at Climate Week New York. 📉 Together with Exponential Roadmap Initiative and Futerra, AFRY have been supporting the development of a framework for professional service companies to assess their project portfolio and its future alignment with the 1.5°C ambition, paving the way to net-zero. At AFRY, we have performed a pilot assessing the top 100 clients according to principles in the matrix, and the learnings and key findings were presented by AFRY’s Sara Lindstrand and Henrik Tegnér yesterday at Climate Week New York. “For AFRY, decarbonisation is a key driver for our business and at the core of our strategy and sustainability commitments. The Professional Services Matrix (PSM) provides actionable insights to our portfolio to align on our portfolio with our strategic ambitions, with the potential to influence key sectors and clients to accelerate the sustainability transition,” says Sara Lindstrand, Director of Sustainability at AFRY. Download the Professional Services Matrix here: https://lnkd.in/dCi_XJRz #makingfuture #ClimateWeekNYC

🌍 I dag udgiver vi en spritny rapport: The Fossil Detox Report. Rapporten tegner et billede af, hvor langt vi er med klimaomstillingen og stiller skarpt på de tiltag, som skal til for at opnå balance mellem den CO2, vi udleder, og det der opsamles. At gå fra fossile brændstoffer og fossilt baserede materialer til vedvarende og kulstoffattige alternativer er mildest talt en kompleks udfordring med mange modsatrettede interesser. “I sidste ende er overgangen fra fossile brændstoffer og fossil baserede materialer ikke bare en teknisk og økonomisk udfordring. Det en samfundsmæssig nødvendighed,” siger Jonas Gustavsson, President og CEO i AFRY. Rapporten sætter derfor også fokus på en række kritiske områder for udfasningen af fossile brændstoffer - herunder vedvarende energi, opvarmning, transport, energinetværk, energilagring, CO2-lagring og meget mere. I rapporten belyser vi både udfordringer og katalysatorer for denne omstilling, og giver råd til, hvordan myndigheder og interessenter i forskellige industrier kan få lukket implementeringsgabet og opskalere de løsninger, som vi ved findes derude. Læs rapporten for mere information: https://bit.ly/4gBkdYE #makingfuture #bæredygtighed

The Fossil Detox Report – launching on Monday, 23 September. 🌍 During the 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, world leaders and experts convened to address climate change, and for the first time in history, nearly every country agreed to phase out fossil fuels. Two other important outcomes from COP28 were to triple renewable energy and double energy efficiency, both will have far-reaching implications for the energy as well as industrial transition. The direction that the world leaders have set is crystal clear. But the question then arises – how do we do this? In connection with Climate Week in New York starting on Monday, we are launching our newest publication, highlighting critical areas for the transition and key enablers that we believe are crucial for the transition to accelerate. So, stay tuned! #makingfuture