Leadership perspectives: COP28 milestones

Impact and next steps

Following the closure of COP28 in Dubai, a pivotal global assembly uniting representatives from 200 countries, the conference culminated in a watershed moment - an agreement to transition out of fossil fuels. This groundbreaking decision, long overdue according to scientific consensus, marks an unprecedented milestone. At Saferoad, we acknowledge our role within the broader context of global emissions and the pressing need to align with the newfound commitment to transition out fossil fuels.

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Key takeaways

• COP28 in Dubai signifies a monumental global conference gathering representatives from 200 nations to address climate change and push for an accelerated departure from fossil fuels.
• The conference finally solidified an agreement to transition out of coal, oil, and gas, a historic move after 27 conferences without such definitive language.
• Pre-COP28 assessment by the UN Climate Change body indicated insufficient progress in national action plans to curb global warming, despite concerted efforts at COPs.
• Although the outlook remains challenging, the explicit commitment to transition away from fossil fuels at COP28 represents a significant step in the right direction, inspiring hope for collective action.
• Saferoad has commited to setting targets aligned with SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) and developing a comprehensive roadmap with clear objectives and KPIs to reduce both direct and indirect emissions.
• The company aim to define these targets and establish a roadmap by next year, recognizing the need for a clear plan towards net zero emissions as imperative for future operations and sustainability leadership.
• Group CEO has signed the CEO Statement from Nordic Businesses, reaffirming the commitment to global sustainability and transition to a net-zero future.