TED: Dreams and details for a decarbonized future | Jim Hagemann Snabe

The video discusses the transformative impact of Malcolm McLean's shipping container on global trade and the urgent need to make shipping sustainable. It highlights the ambitious goal of AP Moller-Maersk to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and explores various solutions, including Power to X technology, to achieve zero carbon shipping. The video emphasizes the importance of leadership, collaboration, and scaling green energy solutions to create a sustainable future.

Who is credited with inventing the shipping container, which revolutionized global trade?

• Henry Ford

• Steve Jobs

• Malcolm McLean

• Elon Musk

What was the ambitious goal set by AP Moller-Maersk for 2050?

• To double their fleet size

• To become carbon neutral

• To reduce shipping costs by 50%

• To eliminate all fossil fuel usage

Which of the following was NOT considered a viable solution for zero-carbon shipping by Maersk?

• Nuclear power

• Batteries

• Sails

• Slow steaming

What is the primary benefit of the Power-to-X technology in shipping?

• It reduces the size of ships

• It converts green electricity to green fuel

• It increases the speed of ships

• It eliminates the need for crew

What is a major challenge mentioned in adopting green fuels for shipping?

• Lack of government support

• Lack of interest from shipping companies

• High cost compared to bunker fuel

• Insufficient shipbuilding capacity

What is suggested as a solution to overcome the affordability challenge of green fuels?

• Reducing ship sizes

• Increasing fuel taxes

• Implementing a global CO2 price

• Subsidizing fossil fuels

How much green electricity is estimated to be needed to fuel Maersk's fleet with green fuel?

• 500,000 GW hours

• 220,000 GW hours

• 1,000,000 GW hours

• 10,000 GW hours

What percentage of the cargo shipping industry does Maersk represent?

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

What is the estimated total investment needed for green fuel production?

• $5 trillion

• $2 trillion

• $1 trillion

• $500 billion

What is the key message about leadership in the context of sustainable shipping?

• Leadership is about avoiding risks

• Leadership is about cutting costs at all expenses

• Leadership is about pursuing big dreams and collaborating on details

• Leadership is about maintaining the status quo