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“ It ’ s just a case of delivering on your promises effectively . When we say that we can operate certain power plants using 100 percent hydrogen and have the capability to eliminate emissions at the point of generation , we mean it . It ’ s not a promise that we ’ ll do it one day ; it ’ s a statement we make because we can deliver . In this case specifically , we are currently testing across different units . Some are running at 30 and 50 percent , but others are already realizing 100 percent . These aren ’ t just simulations ; they ’ re made up of real nuts and bolts in the field .”
Positive impact
Despite the calls from many governing bodies , charitable organizations , and pressure groups for imminent action to tackle climate change , cynicism is beginning to grow within certain demographics about the intentions and actions of larger businesses . The term ‘ greenwashing ’ is readily bandied about to label such enterprises accused of capitalizing on certain simple or popular initiatives that don ’ t render particularly beneficial results . “ I ’ m lucky enough to be very present , through Mitsubishi Heavy Industries , at the UNFCCC ’ s COP events around the globe ,” Javier says . “ So , I feel that I can firmly state that those who are practicing greenwashing are being actively tracked down . Everybody is concerned , so it ’ s by no means time for tactical selling or unethical
How we utilize natural resources defines how we develop as a society benefits based on a situation that ’ s affecting all of us . It ’ s almost 30 degrees in London today , which is of course lovely and sunny , but the abnormality speaks for something more sinister . Last year the temperature set new records , which I ’ m sure we ’ ll exceed in the coming years .
“ We ’ re seeing it all over the EMEA region , and some areas are more dramatic than others . The constant increases in temperature and the number of new climate events are impossible to ignore . I can see corporations and governments are rapidly becoming more aware of the seriousness of our situation , but it ’ s time to see their levels of awareness being matched by actions .
“ The EU is currently working on new regulations that will maximize investment into green tech , similar to the Inflation Reduction Act in the US last year , which is pushing for more funding towards carbon capture and hydrogen technologies . Many industries are moving towards green credentials and the acceleration is great , but we ’ re not there yet . The next two-to-three years are going to be fundamental , as we begin to see tipping points arise in every sector . “ These things take time ,” he continues , “ when I was standing as the president at Wärtsilä , almost a decade ago , we were already pushing for a 100-percent-renewable future . It baffled the other stakeholders in the industry , as they couldn ’ t understand why a company so heavily focused on diesel and gas
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