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November edition coming your way. We'll dive into how cross-industry collaboration can accelerate decarbonisation and the alarming Emissions Gap Report released a couple of weeks ago. Finally, you'll find an article about the link between global warming and the rise of authoritarian global leaders. We really encourage you to read it, especially with regards to last week's presidential election in the US. On that note, our team is longing for more community-building and we're working on some fun ideas. Reach out if you want to be part of it! Love letter #86, let's get into it.
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Driving Collaborative Decarbonisation
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Two participants at the Net Zero Co Lab discussing one of the prototypes developed by Another Tomorrow
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In early October, our team traveled to London for the 5th edition of the Net Zero Co Lab, hosted in partnership with DFDS. This event brought together a dynamic mix of DFDS employees and 16 of their most valued customers with one shared goal: to drive collaborative decarbonisation efforts forward.
The focus of the event was to build on concepts developed during the previous Net Zero Co Lab earlier this year in Amsterdam, which Another Tomorrow had prototyped and tested with select customers ahead of the London gathering. The outcome? A set of actionable activities and two clear collaborative paths, all driven by the group’s collective ambition to accelerate progress in cutting carbon emissions. Exciting developments are on the horizon — stay tuned.
As DFDS’ long-time partner, we’ve been proud to play a key role in bringing the Net Zero Co Lab to life. Addressing challenges like data transparency and regulatory shifts within the decarbonisation of logistics is no easy task, but through agile ways of working, regular iterations, and prototyping between events, we ensure early testing and swift feedback to keep momentum high and decisions sharp.
“Bold actions and cross-sector collaboration are required to solve the complex challenge of decarbonising logistics. No one actor can do this alone, and we’re thrilled to be DFDS’ trusted partner in bringing these ideas to life together with their customers,” says Staffan Ekholm, CEO at Another Tomorrow.
We’d love to share more about our work and how we can help your organisation accelerate its sustainable transition - reach out.
Learn more about the Net Zero Co Lab here.
More impressions from the London event.
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A(nother) critical call for Climate Action
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With COP29 starting this week, the latest UN Emissions Gap Report delivers a clear and urgent message: time is running out to keep global warming below 1.5°C. In 2023, global greenhouse gas emissions reached a record 57.1 gigatons of CO2e – that's roughly equivalent to the annual emissions of 12 billion cars – setting us further from our climate targets. With the deadline for 2035 climate commitments only months away, the report warns that current pledges and actions are dangerously insufficient. If we don’t act now, the window to prevent the most severe climate impacts will close.
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Key takeaways from the report:
- Record-breaking Emissions: 2023 saw a 1.3% rise in emissions, with sectors like power and transportation leading the surge.
- G20 Responsibility: The G20, accounting for over 75% of global emissions, faces a critical choice to enhance policies now or fall short of 2030 targets.
- Pathways Forward: The report highlights scalable solutions, like rapidly expanding wind and solar energy, reforestation, and addressing carbon-intensive infrastructure, as essential to closing the emissions gap.
The stakes have never been higher, and the report emphasises a “quantum leap in climate ambition” to avoid catastrophic outcomes. Meeting the 1.5°C target means significantly ramping up national commitments and making 2030 a pivotal turning point for global emissions. The message is clear: only by prioritising climate action across all sectors and nations can we create a sustainable, resilient future. This moment calls for urgency and action.
Find the full report here
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The correlation between crises and authoritarian leaders
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An interesting read with regards to last week's US presidential election, this Grist article dives into a surprising ripple effect of climate disasters: the rise of authoritarian regimes. Imagine communities hit by a powerful typhoon or devastating drought, where desperation builds as people look to their leaders for immediate relief. When democratic processes bog down in bureaucracy, strongmen with "quick fixes" start looking pretty appealing. A few of those so-called strongmen? The Philippine's former President, Rodrigo Duterte, Brazil's former President, Jair Bolsonaro, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and finally, the recently elected US president, Donald Trump.
Experts in the article explain how climate chaos often fuels support for leaders who promise control and stability, even if it comes at the cost of democracy. This pattern is cropping up around the world, hinting that climate change might reshape not just our planet, but our politics.
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Stay safe and stay curious!
/ Linnéa & Team Another Tomorrow
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