Zubair Qureshi Islamabad
Global Carbon Investments (GCI) and Bboxx has launched a significant clean cooking initiative in Pakistan, leveraging smart LPG (liquid petroleum gas) technology to provide efficient and affordable solutions, marking one of the world’s largest initiatives in this space.
Promoting clean cooking is crucial for enhancing health and reducing carbon emissions. This initiative strives to address the surging demand by offering cleaner, quicker, and more economical LPG cooking solutions tailored for low-income households.
This effort aims to introduce millions of LPG cooking solutions, representing a major stride in reshaping the nation’s energy framework.
The distributed LPG gas tanks incorporate an innovative Pay As You Cook technology, guaranteeing cost-effective access to efficient cooking methods.
The global demand for LPG is projected to soar eightfold in the next decade, fueled by the growing reliance on gas for cooking.
Sheikh Ahmed Dalmouk Al Maktoum stated, “The partnership between Global Carbon Investments and Bboxx is a significant milestone in the global efforts to address energy poverty and enhance access to essential services. Together, we are pioneering scalable solutions that tackle both social and environmental challenges, setting a new standard for clean cooking initiatives worldwide.”
Approximately 25 million households in Pakistan require clean cooking solutions, and about 114 million rely on harmful solid fuels for cooking, leading to health problems and environmental degradation.
Charcoal and wood, commonly used, have 50% and 74% larger carbon footprints than LPG, emphasizing the environmental advantages of transitioning to more efficient cooking methods.
