Askbnef: Cleaning Up Aviation and Shipping
In this AskBNEF discussion, BNEF's aviation specialist Takehiro Kawahara and shipping associate Jakub Cinolter will join Deputy CEO Albert Cheung to discuss the state of global and regional policy frameworks, their chance of success, the technologies and business models that can help airlines and shipping companies tackle emissions, and lessons that each industry can learn from the other.
Speakers
Albert Cheung
Deputy CEO, Head of Global Transition Analysis
Bloomberg
Albert Cheung serves as Deputy CEO of Bloomberg, a leading provider of primary research on commodities and the low-carbon transition. He also oversees BNEF’s research on the global low-carbon transition, including clean energy, transport, industry, technology, agriculture and sustainable finance, providing strategic oversight and managing the development and delivery of BNEF’s global research agenda. Albert and his team work closely with corporates, financial institutions and policymakers across the globe, supporting them as they navigate the transition towards a cleaner future. Albert joined BNEF in 2009 and was previously Head of Energy Smart Technologies and Head of Product, before assuming his current role. Albert holds a MEng in Electrical and Information Engineering from the University of Cambridge.
Jakub Cinolter
Associate, Shipping
BloombergNEF
Jakub Cinolter is an Analyst on the Advanced Transportation team specializing in shipping.
Takehiro Kawahara
Specialist, Aviation
BloombergNEF
Takehiro joined BloombergNEF in December 2012 and has since covered a range of topics, including Japan’s renewable energy sector and distributed energy solutions in emerging markets. In April 2021, he joined the Commercial Transport Team, where he specializes in aviation decarbonization. Takehiro holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Studies and Sustainability Science from Lund University, Sweden, and a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering from Tohoku University, Japan.