Business Green

MARCH 4, 2021

Air cargo operator pledges to invest in sustainable fuels, carbon capture research, and fleet electrification in bid to meet new climate goals. By 2025, half of all FedEx Express global PUD vehicle purchases would be electric, rising to 100 per cent by 2030, it said. Knobloch, Jr. Dean of the Yale School of the Environment.

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

The Coca-Cola Company has today unveiled a new reusable packaging target, announcing that it is aiming for at last a quarter of all beverages sold across its portfolio of brands to be sold in refillable and returnable bottles or refillable containers by 2030.

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Business Green

APRIL 30, 2020

Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire tells French Parliament €7bn support package would require ailing airline to set goal of becoming world's most environmentally-friendly carrier. The government announced late last week that it would offer a €7bn package of state loans and bank loans guaranteed by the state to the ailing airline.

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2022

” “In the last three years of reporting, the UK Plastics Pact has doubled the recycled content in packaging, and driven the significant elimination of unnecessary (84%) and hard to recycle (90%) components in packaging. In practice, not all plastic packaging will be recycled through local authority collections by 2025.

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Business Green

JULY 2, 2021

Beauty brand unveils new bio-plastic based packaging that promises to cut the carbon footprint of its moisturizer jars by 60 per cent. Nivea has this week unveiled new packaging that promises to slash its use of plastics and reduce the carbon footprint of its famous jars of moisturizer by around 60 per cent.

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Business Green

DECEMBER 11, 2020

WHSmith has become the latest major brand to set its sights on delivering net zero emissions, unveiling a new sustainability action plan that aims to achieve full decarbonisation across the newsagent's operations by 2025.

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Business Green

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Shipping companies will have to purchase carbon allowances to cover emissions from voyages within the EU from 2024, under proposals agreed by the European Union this week. On Tuesday evening, EU legislators reached a landmark deal to bring maritime transport into the EU's emission trading scheme (ETS), in a world first for any carbon market.

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Business Green

MARCH 20, 2023

Supermarket said new packaging reduces amount of plastic used by 80 per cent and could reduce carbon emissions by 50 per cent Sainsbury's has this morning unveiled new cardboard packaging for all its own-brand liquid laundry detergent, which the supermarket has estimated could save around 22 tonnes of plastic waste ever year.

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Business Green

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Pensions provider argues investments in carbon intensive companies are increasingly risky as it unveils plans to ramp up investment in climate solutions. Scottish Widows is already aiming to halve the carbon footprint of its investment portfolios by 2030 and reach net zero across the entirety its investments by 2050.

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Business Green

JUNE 21, 2020

As a result, it estimates the growth in demand for electric cars has the potential to provide a £12bn boost in the UK market for batteries, £10bn of increased demand across the power electronics market, and a £2bn boost for electric machines by 2025 alone. Clearly radical action is called for.

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Business Green

OCTOBER 29, 2020

The UK could reach a 60 per cent renewable power system by 2025 were it to shift Covid-19 energy sector recovery funds from fossil fuels to green power, report concludes. The report also sketches out what such a 60 per cent renewable power system would look like in the UK.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Thanks to converging forces — including supportive policies, dropping battery costs and aggressive climate goals — transportation leaders at large and small organizations are increasingly turning to new zero-emission and low-carbon options that decarbonize fleets and in some cases save money. The definition of fleet is evolving.

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Business Green

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Owner Treasury Wine Estates reveals it is working with the Carbon Trust to measure the brand's carbon footprint and certify it in Europe. The wine giant revealed yesterday it is working with the Carbon Trust to measure the brand's carbon footprint and certify it in line with the internationally recognised PAS 2050 standard in Europe.

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Smart Energy International

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

In other news, JPSCo has been awarded a US$100 million financing package from IDB Invest for its 2024-2025 investment programme for the ongoing modernisation of its grid, including the smart meter deployment and transmission and distribution upgrades, and the expansion of access to new customers. Have you read?

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Business Green

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Cargill is taking advantage of its position in the supply chain between farmers and consumer food companies to invest in advancing the emerging carbon marketplace associated with regenerative agriculture. Cargill also bought the carbon offsets on an annual basis. The offsets will be paid per metric ton of carbon sequestered.

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Sustainability Consulting

JANUARY 6, 2021

As we enjoy our new gifts, it’s sobering to think of packaging waste such as plastic mailers and bubble wrap adding to landfill or ending up in oceans. Our concerns about plastic and packaging usually point to online retailers, especially one of the world’s biggest: Amazon. Online retail is a leading contributor to the problem.

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GreenTechMedia

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

A new 5-gigawatt “low-carbon” hydrogen target for 2030 has been revealed, along with an ambition to heat an entire town with hydrogen by the end of the decade. Up until this point the government talked about two clusters, one by 2025 and one by 2030. Carbon capture target to capture 10 megatons of carbon dioxide by 2030.

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Business Green

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Drinks giant Diageo has unveiled a suite of environmental goals as part of its new 10-year sustainability plan today, including targets to achieve net zero carbon emissions across its business and cut its water use by almost a third over the next decade.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 23, 2020

3 takeaways from Colgate-Palmolive's 2025 strategy. But the company also owns a lot of other brands that offer other consumer packaged goods such as deodorant (Speed Stick), body soap (Irish Spring) and other household cleaning products (Fabuloso). And what are those items packaged in? Deonna Anderson. Wed, 12/23/2020 - 01:15.

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Business Green

JUNE 10, 2020

The food and drink industry has become the latest sector to step up calls for the government to deliver a green recovery package, warning fresh action is required to decarbonise food and drink supply chains.

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GreenTechMedia

MAY 21, 2020

The new solar projects serve as a “critical part” of Amazon’s overall plan to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040 and meet the goals of the Paris climate agreement a decade early, the company said. Amazon contracts with oil and gas companies for some computing services that help transport and sell fossil fuels.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

In March, Samsonite announced "Our Responsible Journey," a new global sustainability strategy that outlines its commitments across four priority areas: Product Innovation; Carbon Action; Thriving Supply Chain; and Our People, including engagement, development, diversity and inclusion. Mon, 11/16/2020 - 01:00.

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GreenBiz

MAY 19, 2020

The beermaker’s 2025 goals pledge bold advances in water strategy, returnable or recyclable packaging, renewable energy procurement (its U.S. And our commitment in sustainability, our 2025 goals, they remain the same. . Our commitment in sustainability, our 2025 goals, they remain the same.

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 4, 2021

5 sustainable packaging developments to watch in 2021. For companies with sustainable packaging goals, 2025 is fast approaching. That’s the year when many have pledged to become zero waste, or to use 100 percent reusable, recyclable or compostable packaging. Meg Wilcox. Mon, 01/04/2021 - 01:15. Media Source. Courtesy of.

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AGreenLiving

JANUARY 25, 2021

Lahti Pelicans, a Finnish ice hockey club, is championing for a carbon-free world. In celebration of Lahti’s crowning as the 2021 European Green Capital, the Pelicans set a goal of becoming the first carbon-neutral hockey club in the world. Read more: Finnish hockey team goes carbon-neutral.

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Charged

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Mass production is expected to commence in 2025, and the goal is to manufacture more than 8 GWh per year of modules and packs from 2027, and 12 GWh per year by 2030. In September, FREYR Battery and Japanese electric motor producer Nidec announced plans to establish a downstream joint venture to produce battery modules and packs.

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

PFAS are a group of thousands of synthesised chemicals used in the manufacture of products such as stain and water-resistant fabrics, non-stick cookware, fast food packaging, cleaning products and fire-fighting foams. Once in the environment, PFAS are extremely persistent.

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Business Green

JANUARY 31, 2020

Company becomes first jewellery firm to join Science Based Targets Initiative with pledge to become 'carbon neutral' by 2025. Specifically, the Denmark-headquartered company said it has set a target to become 'carbon neutral' across its own options by 2025.

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Envirotec Magazine

JULY 31, 2023

.” Having already built a prototype Biohydrogen Generator and successfully completed feasibility studies in real-world industrial settings, including at the Mannok Cement Plant in Ballyconnell (pictured), CATAGEN says this funding will allow it to deliver a full-scale demonstrator by 2025.

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Business Green

AUGUST 2, 2022

Scottish Government unveils plans to ensure all new homes and properties are fitted with low carbon alternatives to gas boilers. In a consultation published late last week, the Scottish government unveiled a package of proposals to ensure all new buildings are be fitted with climate-friendly alternatives to fossil fuel heating systems.

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Business Green

MAY 14, 2020

Intel has today unveiled a raft of new sustainability goals, declaring that "carbon neutral computing" is possible within the next 10 years if the right advances are made in sustainable design and energy efficiency are made. Swan said that technology must play a key role in combatting the climate crisis.

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Business Green

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Carbon capture plant expected to stop 40 per cent of plant's emissions from entering atmosphere. Essar Oil UK has this morning announced plans to build a £360m carbon capture plant at the Stanlow oil refinery in Cheshire. Our ambition is to become a leading low carbon refinery," he said.

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

As the world rebuild from the Covid-19 pandemic, we have a unique opportunity to create a fairer, more resilient, low carbon society, writes BT's chief digital impact & sustainability officer, Andy Wales. BT has led on climate action for over 25 years and in June, we pledged our support for a green recovery - announcing two new initiatives.

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Business Green

APRIL 20, 2020

French firm says it has achieved goal set at Paris climate conference through offsetting and significant carbon reduction efforts across its design, production, shipping, and recycling operations. The resulting carbon neutral standard, PAS 2060, was awarded by British certification agency Carbon Trust.

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Business Green

JULY 7, 2022

Morrisons has opened a new store in Essex designed with environmental considerations to the fore, estimating the "innovative, low impact" shop will emit 43 per cent less carbon, produce "almost zero waste", and stock hundreds of "loose" products that require no packaging.

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Business Green

JULY 22, 2021

Following feedback from staff on its company car offering, the supermarket said it would ensure only electric vehicles are leased to employees by 2025. Asda said its decided to make the switch after research found 85 per cent of its staff who opted for a company car as part of their benefits package had chosen an EV over the past year and.

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Lighting giant Signify has today announced a series of sustainability milestones, claiming it has achieved 'carbon neutral' status for its global operations, which it said are now also powered by 100 per cent renewable electricity.

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