Emirates joins ‘Move to -15C’ coalition
Emirates has become the first airline to join the Move to -15°C coalition, an initiative launched at COP28 in the UAE.
The coalition seeks to lower frozen food storage temperatures by three degrees to reduce energy use without compromising food safety or quality.
Drawing on its expertise in perishable cargo, Emirates SkyCargo will contribute to research, operational improvements, and policy advocacy.
Handling 900-1,000 tonnes of fresh food daily, Emirates brings advanced cool chain infrastructure and industry partnerships to reimagine sustainable frozen food logistics.
Dennis Lister, SVP 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, said: “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 air freight, cold storage and retail – can only happen through cross-sector collaboration. By joining the Coalition, Emirates is demonstrating that change is possible through industries joining forces.”
