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Study: Manufacturers cut 633M metric tons of CO2 from their supply chains in 2018

In 2018, 115 organizations wielding a combined purchasing power in excess of $3.3 trillion requested environmental information from 5,500-plus of their key suppliers.

February 8, 2019

With greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in supply chains on average 5.5 times those of company’s direct operations, a new report from CDP, New York, reveals a step-change in corporate awareness and action on environmental impacts within the supply chain in the last decade.

Study shows France to be the world's most food sustainable country

China, the United States and Britain failed to make the Top 20 of 67 nations, which were graded on food waste, sustainable agriculture and health and nutrition.

February 1, 2019

France's aggressive measures to tackle food waste, promote healthy lifestyles and adopt eco-farming techniques helped it rank the world’s most food sustainable country for the second year in a row, according to an index released by the Economist Intelligence Unit, UK, and the Barilla Center for Food & Nutrition Foundation, Italy.

Tyson Foods, Environmental Defense Fund partner to accelerate sustainable food production

The pilot will use cloud-based agricultural technologies from MyFarms and Farmers Business Network to collect information on agricultural production practices.

January 15, 2019

Tyson Foods, Inc., Springdale, Ark., and Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), New York, announced a new partnership to develop and deploy initiatives that support Tyson’s sustainability strategy and help meet increasing consumer demand for more sustainably grown food.

Norfolk Southern highlights sustainability achievements in 2018 Corporate Social Responsibility Report

In 2017, Norfolk Southern and its foundation contributed more than $10 million to non-profits across the railroad’s system.

December 10, 2018

Norfolk Southern Corp., Norfolk, Va., released its 2018 Corporate Social Responsibility Report, detailing achievements that include record locomotive fuel efficiency and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.

Smithfield Foods, Dominion Energy partner to transform the future of sustainable energy

The use of RNG leads to a significant reduction in methane emissions from the agriculture and energy industries.

November 27, 2018

Smithfield Foods, Inc., Smithfield, Va., and Dominion Energy, Richmond, Va., joined forces to transform the future of sustainable energy and agriculture.

Survey: More than half of global organizations plan to increase energy efficiency spending in next 12 months

Organizations identify greenhouse gas footprint reduction, energy cost savings, energy security and enhanced reputation as key drivers of investment.

November 15, 2018

Johnson Controls, Milwaukee, Wis., unveiled the findings from its 2018 Energy Efficiency Indicator (EEI) survey, revealing that U.S. organizations are planning to increase investments in smart building measures, including building controls and building systems integration at a greater rate than more traditional energy efficiency measures.

Cargill, Walmart announce first virtual power purchase agreement in S.D.

The agreement supports Cargill’s commitment to increase its use of renewable energy sources and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

October 29, 2018

Cargill, Minneapolis, today announced a virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with Geronimo Energy, Edina, Minn., where Cargill will buy 50 megawatts (MW) of wind power from Geronimo Energy’s 200MW Crocker Wind Farm project.

Smithfield expands “manure-to-energy,” other renewables projects

With a longstanding commitment to innovation and continuous improvement, Smithfield has been researching and exploring sustainable ways to transform manure into energy for many years.

October 26, 2018

Smithfield Foods, Inc., Smithfield, Va., through its Smithfield Renewables, implemented a nationwide expansion of innovative projects designed to help reduce the company’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 25% by 2025.

Smithfield Foods makes significant step toward achieving zero-waste-to-landfill in NC plants

The project will create a recycling facility that processes materials specifically from food production facilities to reduce solid waste to landfills 10% by 2020 across all locations.

October 23, 2018

Smithfield Foods, Inc., Smithfield, Va., announced a key step toward achieving zero-waste-to-landfill status across its North Carolina processing facilities.

Chiquita upgrades container fleet, achieves emissions reduction goal

The new containers require less energy, are equipped with greenhouse-friendly refrigerants and boast insulation materials that lead to a reduced emission footprint.

October 22, 2018

Chiquita Brands International, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., announced plans to reduce energy consumption of its more than 15,000 40-foot container fleet.

Articles Tagged with ''greenhouse gas emissions''

Study: Manufacturers cut 633M metric tons of CO2 from their supply chains in 2018

Study shows France to be the world's most food sustainable country

Tyson Foods, Environmental Defense Fund partner to accelerate sustainable food production

Norfolk Southern highlights sustainability achievements in 2018 Corporate Social Responsibility Report

Smithfield Foods, Dominion Energy partner to transform the future of sustainable energy

Survey: More than half of global organizations plan to increase energy efficiency spending in next 12 months

Cargill, Walmart announce first virtual power purchase agreement in S.D.

Smithfield expands “manure-to-energy,” other renewables projects

Smithfield Foods makes significant step toward achieving zero-waste-to-landfill in NC plants

Chiquita upgrades container fleet, achieves emissions reduction goal

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