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KIRSTEN HUND HEAD OF CARBON NEUTRALITY DE BEERS GROUP
The Role of Renewable Energy in De Beers’ Carbon Neutral Strategy ADRIENNE BAKER DIRECTOR Energy and Mines De Beers has a stated aim of carbon neutrality by 2030 and plans to achieve this with a broad range of initiatives and technologies including energy efficiency, clean fuels and green electricity generation. In advance of her presentation at the Energy and Mines Africa Virtual Summit, May 4-6, Head of Carbon Neutrality Kirsten Hund outlines the role renewables is set to play in the diamond miners’ energy transformation. Energy and Mines: What role do you see for renewable energy in De Beers’ Group strategy to reach carbon neutrality by 2030? Kirsten Hund: Renewable energy, and renewable electricity, is a crucial element in our strategy to reach carbon neutrality by 2030, which is built around Reduce energy intensity, Replace fossil fuels and Fossil Electricity, and Recover the remaining carbon emissions. Approximately 50% of our GHG emissions arise from 38
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