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Virgin Atlantic on Oct. 2 deployed its first commerical flight powered by fuel produced from industrial waste gases using pioneering technology in a transatlantic flight from Orlando International Airport to London Gatwick, a project that could shift

Impact Plastics, a custom sheet extrusion company based in Connecticut, recently completed a 375,040-watt rooftop solar system to power its main facility.

Grupo Bimbo, the largest baking company in the world, announced on September 25 its commitment to using 100% renewable energy for its electricity needs throughout the world by 2025. The announcement was made during New York Climate Week, where Grupo Bimbo committed to supplying clean energy in the 32 countries where it operates.

Emmi Roth, a leading producer of specialty cheese, announced the completion of a solar panel installation at their Platteville, Wisc. plant. The system features 1,602 JA 330-watt panels on the roof of their cheese production facility and is expected to supply 15% of the plant’s annual electricity use.

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Tetra Pak, the food processing and packaging solutions company, will install a new PV panel array at its campus in Denton, Texas. The installation is part of the company’s plan to reach its goal of using 100% renewable electricity in the U.S. by 2019 and worldwide by 2030.

PVH Corp., the apparel company that includes brands such as Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Van Heusen, Speedo, Warner’s and IZOD, has set a goal to source 100% renewable electricity by 2030 throughout owned-and-operated offices, distribution centers, and stores globally by 2030

Nearly a year ago, General Motors' Chairman and CEO Mary Barra announced the company's vision of a future of zero crashes, zero emissions and zero congestion. Their journey to the future is underway.