PSA will be participating at the 29th Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC (COP29) at Baku, Azerbaijan this year.
In line with COP29 theme of 'In Solidarity for a Green World', PSA recognises that forging a path towards a sustainable future necessitates going the distance to spearhead the green transformation across our ports and supply chain operations.
PSA will host three insightful sessions at the PSA booth (F12) within the Green Zone, showcasing how we leverage technology, data, and innovation to accelerate the energy transition. In addition, PSA will be taking part in activities at the Blue Zone, such as presentations and panel discussions at the Azerbaijan Pavilion and the Kazakhstan Pavilion, as well as the Voyage to Net Zero Forum at the Singapore Pavilion.
Join us to hear from PSA leaders and partners as we explore the development of green port ecosystems anchored on PSA's global nodes, enabling efficient and sustainable supply chains and supporting advancing climate action through strategic partnerships and broader value-chain collaborations.
Please note that timings indicated are Azerbaijan Time (GMT+4)
Azerbaijan Pavilion, Blue Zone
Ports are essential nodes in international trade, but face twin challenges: Reducing emissions and adapting to climate change. This session highlights real-world climate initiatives, explores unlocking climate adaptation solutions for ports, especially in developing countries, and builds strategies to turn ports into future green energy hubs.
PSA International's Group Head of Operations and Sustainability Eddy Ng will feature as a panellist during the session.
Eddy Ng
Group Head of Operations and Sustainability
PSA International
PSA International Booth (F12), Green Zone
In an evolving global trade environment, the Eurasia Middle Corridor holds significant potential to enhance connectivity and integration in supply chains, linking Europe, China, and other key regions.
COP29 Azerbaijan presents a valuable platform to showcase how trade and sustainability can progress in tandem. Middle Corridor countries are embracing digital trade solutions and investing in key connectivity infrastructure to overcome the challenges posed by geography while partnering across the end-to-end value chain, to realise the Middle Corridor's potential as a green and digital trade route.
Presenters from across the value chain will discuss how the Middle Corridor can play a role in enabling green and resilient supply chains, fostering sustainable trade practices.
Speakers
Alua Satybaldiyeva
Deputy CEO
Global DTC
Gaidar Abdikerimov
Secretary General
Trans-Caspian International Transport Route Association
Kazakhstan Pavilion (F4), Blue Zone
As the global community faces the pressing challenge of climate change, the intersection of trade, supply chains, and climate resilience has become a crucial focus for action. This session will unite experts, policymakers, and industry leaders to discuss strategies for lowering carbon emissions in international trade. Key topics include the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and the potential of the Trans-Caspian route as a sustainable trade corridor.
Global DTC, a member of the PSA Group, will be participating in this session, with Deputy CEO Alua Satybaldiyeva as a presenter.
Alua Satybaldiyeva
Deputy CEO
Global DTC
PSA International Booth (F12), Green Zone
In today's dynamic geopolitical and environmental landscape, global supply chains are evolving to meet new challenges. This has driven a shift in sourcing strategies, with companies turning to re-shoring and friend-shoring to enhance resilience and adaptability.
Strengthening supply chain resilience is essential not only for mitigating short-term disruptions, but also for identifying sustainable pathways to long-term growth. At the heart of this transformation lies the power of data and digitalisation in supply chain management. By leveraging data-driven insights, leaders can optimise decision-making, decarbonise supply chains, and play a pivotal role in driving energy transition.
What success stories can guide us toward a future of sustainable supply chains? How can data become the linchpin for unlocking new opportunities in the global energy transition?
Speaker & Moderator
Dr Peggy Murphy
Global VP Sustainability, PSA BDP
Speakers
Sophie Punte
Founder and Board Member, Smart Freight Centre; CEO and Co-Founder, Life-Links
Jan-Christoph Napierski
Head of Public Affairs
Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Centre for Zero Carbon Shipping
PSA International Booth (F12), Green Zone
Ports and their surrounding ecosystem clusters are critical drivers of global economic growth and creating employment opportunities.
Collaboration between co-located companies, governments and other stakeholders within the ecosystem are instrumental to fully maximise the potential to contribute to a net zero future.
To this end, ports must adopt standardised, cooperative approaches that integrate economic growth with environmental sustainability. What frameworks can port ecosystem clusters implement to harmonise efforts, reduce emissions, and accelerate progress toward net zero goals? How can they successfully balance economic objectives with the increasing need for sustainability?
Speakers
Alvin Foo
PSA Head of Technology & Sustainability Solutions, PSA Singapore / Head of PSA unboXed, PSA International
Minerva Lim
Senior Sustainability Manager, Maritime Decarbonisation Division
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore
Christopher Lilholm
Acting Global Head of ESG & Sustainability, DNV Supply Chain & Product Assurance
DNV
Singapore Pavilion (E7), Blue Zone
International maritime transport is responsible for approximately 3% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, making it a crucial sector in the fight against climate change. The Voyage to Net Zero Forum, jointly organised by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and the COP29 Singapore Pavilion, will bring together key maritime stakeholders to discuss and advance the transition to green fuels. This pivotal event aligns with the International Maritime Organisation's (IMO) GHG emission reduction targets, promoting the adoption of low or zero carbon green fuels and spotlighting Singapore's leadership in maritime decarbonisation.
PSA Head of Technology & Sustainability Solutions, PSA Singapore / Head of PSA unboXed, PSA International Alvin Foo will be participating in the following segments during the Forum.
Presentation 1: Insights from Singapore's Simultaneous Methanol Bunkering and Cargo Operation
Presentation 2: Enabling the Green Energy Transition: Creating the Next Generation Energy Hub for Singapore
Panel Discussion / Q&A
Alvin Foo
PSA Head of Technology & Sustainability Solutions, PSA Singapore / Head of PSA unboXed, PSA International
Program details are subject to changes.
