By Alex Adi
In a bold move to mitigate climate change’s devastating impacts, Jospong Group is enhancing its waste management capabilities as a key pillar of its climate resilience strategy.
Key upgrades are the modernisation of recycling plants, enhancement of sewerage systems, and expansion of solid and liquid waste facilities. Dr. Glenn Gyimah, General Manager of Jospong Group’s Green Transition Office, announced these initiatives at a leadership dialogue hosted by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) on the sidelines of COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan.
The second leadership dialogue series recently tackled critical issues, including energy transition pathways for emerging markets and developing economies.
A key concern addressed was the alarming number of people without access to basic necessities: over 700 million lack electricity, while 2 billion rely on unsustainable cooking methods.
To bridge the gap between global clean energy investment and regional demands, experts gathered to discuss innovative solutions.
Dr. Glenn Gyimah, General Manager at Jospong Group’s Green Transitions office, shared his office’s efforts to reduce fossil fuel consumption. He proposed retrofitting waste management trucks to run on electricity, which would significantly decrease Ghana’s fossil fuel consumption.
This initiative aligns with Jospong Group’s commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship.
“We are transitioning from internal combustion engines to electrifying our entire fleet of 1,000 waste trucks; this will also promote energy efficiency nationwide.”
The Chief Executive Officer of the Council on Energy, Environment and Water, a leading climate think tank headquartered in New Delhi, India, Dr. Arunabha Ghosh, said addressing the global water crisis, promoting equitable water partnerships, and valuing water as a critical resource are of priority.
“We must introduce a circular economy of water and recognise the importance of natural ecosystems.”
The Leaders’ Dialogue featured speakers from 13 countries across all six populated continents.
