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Regulation - December 6, 2023

EPA Announces Ruling on Methane Pollution Standards

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a ruling that serves to significantly cut methane and other harmful pollutants from the oil and natural gas industry, including those from hundreds of thousands of nationwide sources.

GHG Emissions - December 5, 2023

Cemex Reaches 1,000 Lower-Carbon Truck Milestone

Cemex announced its global fleet now has over 1,000 heavy-duty trucks powered by lower-carbon fuels.

Distributed Energy Resources - December 5, 2023

SSA Terminals Adds Zero-Emissions Electric Tractors

A Port of Long Beach container terminal, SSA Terminals, unveiled a fleet of 33 new human-operated zero-emissions battery-electric yard tractors to replace cargo-handling machines that used traditional gasoline and diesel.

GHG Emissions - December 5, 2023

Rio Tinto Adds Solar in Queensland

As part of Rio Tinto's global decarbonization strategy and ongoing efforts to reduce emissions, a 12.4MW solar farm with battery storage will be built at its Pacific bauxite, alumina, and aluminum operations.

GHG Emissions - December 5, 2023

Wolters Kluwer Receives SBTi Approval

Wolters Kluwer announced that the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved its near-term science-based emissions reduction targets.

GHG Emissions - December 4, 2023

Capstone Copper Corp. Lowers Emissions

Capstone Copper announced its total energy use rose by 12% due to increases in both fuel (13%) and electricity (11%) use due to the increased need for fuel for capital projects and electricity for its new facilities.

GHG Emissions - December 4, 2023

Ashland Receives SBTi Validation

Ashland Inc. received validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its GHG emissions reduction targets.

GHG Emissions - December 4, 2023

Volvo Seeks to Lower Each Car's Emissions by 75%

Volvo Cars plans to reduce CO2 emissions per car by 75% by 2030, compared to a 2018 baseline.

December 4, 2023

Ascend Reaches GHG Abatement Goal

Ascend Performance Materials began operating a new thermal reduction unit (TRU) that will eliminate over 98% of the GHG emissions tied to adipic acid production in Pensacola, Florida.

December 2, 2023