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Distributed Energy Resources - October 18, 2023

EU Council Approves New Rules for Emission Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles

The European Council reached an agreement on a proposal to update and strengthen the regulation on CO2 emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles.

October 18, 2023

Fresh Del Monte Produce Lowers Emissions by 26%

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. achieved a 26% decrease in its Scope 1 and 2 emissions in 2022, largely attributed to optimizing fertilizer usage, fuel consumption and facility heating adjustments.

Distributed Energy Resources - October 18, 2023

Manassas City Public Schools Adds Electric Buses

Manassas City Public Schools in Virginia announced plans to install six chargers and deploy 12 electric school buses to the district over a three-year period.

Sourcing Renewables - October 18, 2023

Inditex to Reduce Maritime Transport Emissions with Maersk

Inditex, the parent company of fashion brands such as Zara and Massimo Dutti, entered into a partnership to reduce its global GHG footprint from seaborne logistics.

GHG Emissions - October 17, 2023

Amazon Fresh Location Receives Zero Carbon Certification

A Seattle Amazon Fresh location received a Zero Carbon Certification from the International Living Future Institute (ILFI), making it the first Amazon building to receive the certification.

GHG Emissions - October 17, 2023

Schaeffler Aerospace Canada Adds Energy Efficiency Project

Schaeffler Aerospace Canada Inc., a sector of the motion technology company the Schaeffler Group, announced the launch of a new large-scale energy efficiency project involving cooling, heating, and air quality solutions.

GHG Emissions - October 17, 2023

TCFD Report: More Emissions Disclosure Work Needed

The Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)’s sixth and final report highlights steady momentum in companies disclosing TCFD-aligned information but says more progress is needed from businesses.

Distributed Energy Resources - October 17, 2023

Stellantis to Build Battery Gigafactory in Indiana

Stellantis N.V. announced that Kokomo, Indiana, will be the site for a second battery manufacturing facility in the U.S. as part of the StarPlus Energy joint venture.

Industrial - October 16, 2023

Lumentum Decreases Emissions by 25%, Doubles RE Use

Lumentum Holdings Inc., a designer and manufacturer of optical and photonic products, made progress on its emissions reduction targets, including achieving a 25% decrease in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions compared to fiscal 2022.

GHG Emissions - October 16, 2023