Emirates SkyCargo has joined the Move to -15°C coalition that aims to reduce supply chain emissions by cutting the temperature perishables are transported.
Frozen foods are usually transported at -18 degrees Celsius but the coalition believes that a three-degree change in temperature could make a “significant environmental impact with no compromise on food quality and safety”.
The coalition is exploring the real-world implementation of this research through data sharing, suggested operational revisions, collaborating with members and stakeholders, as well as engaging with policymakers and regulators to educate and advocate.
Perishables represent Emirates SkyCargo’s largest business unit by tonnage, with 900 to 1,000 tonnes of fresh food travelling around the world on Emirates’ flights every day.
Dennis Lister, senior vice president of product and innovation, Emirates SkyCargo said: “We have long been leaders in the movement of perishable food, connecting the global agricultural community with their customers across the globe and delivering freshness you can taste.
“The Move to -15oC coalition is a future-looking concept, bringing together likeminded partners to evolve the industry in line with current advancements in technology, equipment, facilities, packaging and more.
“We are excited to offer our insight and expertise to help shape the next phase of food logistics while driving meaningful environmental impact.”
Thomas Eskesen, chairman of the Move to -15°C Coalition, added: “We are excited to welcome Emirates to our Coalition. The airline industry plays a vital role in the global cold chain, and having a leading airline like Emirates on board represents a key step forward to us.
”Ambitious climate action across the complex frozen food supply chain – which includes food production, ports, shipping, road, rail and airfreight, cold storage and retail – can only happen through cross-sector collaboration.”
The Move to -15°C coalition was established in 2023, following the launch of the Three Degrees of Change report, an academic paper supported by global logistics firm, DP World, and delivered by experts from the Paris-based International Institute of Refrigeration, the University of Birmingham, and London South Bank University, among others.
Source: aircargonews