Energy Efficiency, GHG Emissions, Industrial  -  June 28, 2024

Oshkosh’s Emissions Decline by 14.5%

Oshkosh Corporation — a manufacturer of vehicles and equipment for the construction, fire and emergency, airport ground support, refuse and recycling, and defense industries — lowered GHG emissions by 14.5% across its manufacturing facilities.

The company also manufactured and sold 46,152 electric, zero-emission or hybrid units, diverted 87.8% of waste from the landfill and recycled/reused 86.1% of non-hazardous waste.

Details were released in its 11th annual sustainability report.

“Our commitment to people and the environment has continued to drive sustainable growth around the world. As an industrial technology company and market leader of purpose-built, route-based fleet vehicles, we leverage every opportunity to develop technologies and solutions that support our purpose of making a difference in people’s lives,” said Kevin Tubbs, vice president, chief ethics, compliance and sustainability officer, Oshkosh Corporation, in a statement.

Oshkosh recently introduced electrified products in nearly every end market it serves, including construction, fire and emergency, airport ground support, refuse and recycling, defense and more. The company’s most recent product introductions include the McNeilus® Volterra™ ZSL™ zero-emission electric refuse and recycling vehicle, the Pierce® Volterra™ zero-emission fire truck, the Oshkosh® Striker® Volterra™ zero-emission Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicle and the Next Generation Delivery Vehicle (NGDV) for the U.S. (USPS), which includes an electric version.

Oshkosh Corporation received recognition for its sustainability and ethical practices. The company has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI) for five consecutive years.

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