Navigating Zero - Global Trade’s Powerful Wave of Change

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 workings of global trade, its massive impact on our society, and the obstacles it faces as it navigates its way toward zero emissions.

Navigating Zero explores why it's so complex to break down barriers and change the mindset of global trade, and the maritime shipping industry during its sustainable transition.

We'll be asking our guests to be open about the challenges they face in the near, mid, and long term. We'll discuss the opportunities, actions, and potential solutions the shipping industry has at its disposal. Whether it's dissecting the role of AI in sustainable shipping or the transition to green energy and biofuels, Navigating Zero will get to the heart of the issues that global trade faces today as it charts a course to a better future.

If you are curious how maritime shipping and global trade fit into our world, or are a professional within the shipping industry who wants to drive change and make global trade sustainable, this is the podcast series for you. ZeroNorth hopes that through these conversations, the wheels in your mind will start turning, inspiring action and impact that foster breakthroughs on global trade's journey to zero emissions.

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Navigating Zero is presented by Lora Jakobsen, Chief Purpose Activist at ZeroNorth.  ZeroNorth is a service platform helping the global shipping industry achieve optimal performance and reduce its carbon emissions, by blending advanced data-driven technology with human expertise. It was founded to lead the sustainable transition of global trade.

Learn more about ZeroNorth’s efforts at: https://zeronorth.com/
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What is Navigating Zero - Global Trade’s Powerful Wave of Change?

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 industry to build a greener future together. They’ll unpack everything from the economics of decarbonisation in maritime shipping and global trade, to green energy innovations, from sustainable shipping logistics to digitalisation, data sharing and regulation in the industry.

Previous guests include leaders building the conversation around a greener future, such as Danny Lang (ex-Vice President of Business Intelligence at Google), Robert Mærsk Uggla (Chairman of the board directors of Maersk, CEO of A.P. Møller Holding) and Rasmus Nordqvist of the EU Parliament.

After two successful seasons, Navigating Zero will be returning for Season 3, to spotlight the industry’s most innovative trailblazers – the architects of change who are rebuilding the maritime trade ecosystem from the inside out. Featuring voices like Alexander Saverys, CEO of CMB.Tech, Johannah Christensen from GMF, and Julian Bray, former Editor-in-Chief of TradeWinds, as we explore what transformation really looks like in practice.

About Lora Jakobsen:
Lora Jakobsen is ZeroNorth’s Chief Sustainability Officer and one of the organisation’s founding members. She specialises in technology, growth and sustainability strategy, and is on a mission to accelerate the maritime shift towards sustainability in global trade. Lora brings clarity and challenge to every conversation, grounding the show in a commitment to finding new and better ways.

About ZeroNorth:
ZeroNorth is a technology leader committed to accelerating the energy transition in global shipping. Founded in 2020, we have grown from being a team of six to 600 employees across 10 global locations. We are at the forefront of the decarbonisation movement, leveraging technology and data as enablers to drive immediate reductions in emissions — critical steps towards achieving long-term sustainability goals in the maritime industry.

Learn more at: https://zeronorth.com/