Cross-industry member leaders gathered at Kongsberg Satellite Services for an afternoon Sustainability Forum focusing on how KSAT´s services play a key role in Norway’s global sustainability initiatives and a discussion with the Ministry of Trade State Secretary Tomas Norvoll (Ap) on the eagerness of accelerating the transatlantic green transition.
Maja-Stina Ekstedt, EVP Sustainability, Public Relations & Communication, shared KSAT’s global operations within ground network services, earth observation services and government programs. KSAT is collecting and utilizing data for various coastline initiatives – monitoring greenhouse gas emissions, detecting oil spills, tracking vessel movements, and observing changes in natural environments. Additionally, KSAT collaborates with NASA to enhance these efforts.
KSAT plays a pivotal role in the global sustainability value chain as the leading provider of ground network services, propelling Norway’s sustainability initiatives. This includes collaboration with the Norwegian Ministry of Climate in Norway’s International Climate and Forest Initiative (NICFI), which focuses on monitoring the world’s rainforests. Additionally, KSAT supports the Ministry of Trade’s Blue Justice Initiative by monitoring fisheries crime and promoting collaboration among over 60 countries.
“In space there are no borders, we need to collaborate”
With over 400 employees, Kongsberg Satellite Services is a global technology leader and is increasing the availability for fast and reliable information as evidenced in their Annual & Sustainability Report 2023.
Maja-Stina Ekstedt
EVP Sustainability & Communication
Tomas Norvoll
Ministry of Trade State Secretary
Tomas Norvoll (Ap), State Secretary at the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries, emphasized the increasing importance of the transatlantic green transition. He highlighted that increased collaboration is essential for enhancing focus on sustainability and advancing industrial development, as well as fostering more robust dialogue among companies. Tomas encouraged the group to align our transatlantic initiatives more closely to build a future proof sustainable economy.
Among the topics discussed was the importance of fostering closer collaboration between industry and government from the early stages of projects to expedite progress. The US Commercial Service also contributed valuable industry insights. All parties are dedicated to enhancing dialogue and strengthening cooperation as part of the broader US-Norway Comprehensive Dialogue on Commerce and Sustainability.
‘’We are in it together’’
Future success is dependent upon running a sustainable business – for people, planet, and profit. Hence, AmCham brings select, cross-industry member company representatives together on an ongoing basis to discuss opportunities, facilitate open exchange and determine how AmCham members can best contribute to Norwegian and US sustainability agendas going forward.
Please read more about our Sustainability Forum and contact Janice.Gundersen@amcham.no for interest in future meetings.
AmCham Sustainability Forum: Space as a Sustainability Enabler and Accelerating the Transatlantic Green Transition Cross-industry member leaders gathered at Kongsberg Satellite Services for an afternoon
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