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December 17, 2021

FedEx Receives First All-Electric, Zero-Tailpipe Emissions Vehicles

FedEx Corp. received its first five from an order of 500 electric Light Commercial Vehicles (eLCVs) from BrightDrop, the new electric delivery and logistics business from General Motors (GM).

GHG Emissions - December 16, 2021

Kraft Heinz Commits to Carbon Neutrality by 2050

The Kraft Heinz Company announced it plans to achieve net zero GHG emissions across its operations, including Scope 1 and Scope 2, and from its global supply chain, including Scope 3 by 2050.

Solar - December 16, 2021

Dairy Farmers of America Plant Unveil PA Solar Project

A 1.9 MW ground mount solar project was installed at a Dairy Farmers of America production facility in Middlebury Center, Pennsylvania, helping the family farmer-owned cooperative expand its commitment to a more sustainable future.

Energy Storage - December 16, 2021

MSC Group Cruise Ship Powered by LNG

The cruise division of MSC Group announced it plans to launch the first cruise ship operating on solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) technology to lower carbon emissions.

December 16, 2021

Pacific Green Trucking to Use RNG

Pacific Green Trucking continues to expand its clean fleet in the Port of Los Angeles, signing a fueling agreement with Clean Energy for an estimated 1 million gallons of renewable natural gas (RNG) to power 61 new natural gas trucks.

December 15, 2021

San Francisco, Seattle Lead City Clean Energy Scorecard

San Francisco topped the list for the first time in 2021 City Clean Energy Scorecard, followed by Seattle (#2), Washington, DC (#3), Minneapolis (#4), and Boston and New York (tied for #5).

GHG Emissions - December 15, 2021

Better Cotton To Lower GHG by 2030

Better Cotton announced the launch of its 2030 strategy, including a climate change mitigation target to reduce overall GHG emissions per tonne of Better Cotton produced by 50% by 2030.

GHG Emissions - December 15, 2021

Music Industry Pledges Net Zero Emissions by 2050

Several music companies that represent many of the most popular singers signed a commitment to decarbonize the global music business by reducing GHG emissions to net zero by 2050 and achieving a 50% reduction by 2030.

Sourcing Renewables - December 15, 2021

Smithfield Foods Joins Farm Powered Strategic Alliance

Smithfield Foods Inc. is the latest food company to join the Farm Powered Strategic Alliance (FPSA), a collaborative movement to boost food waste reduction and recycling and expand renewable energy production across America.