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New York Attorney General Sues PepsiCo for Plastic Pollution Contributions
The lawsuit claims that PepsiCo’s plastic waste has contributed to water contamination and harming wildlife while being misleading about its plastic reduction efforts.
CDP, EFRAG Collaborate for European Sustainability Reporting Standards
The European Commission adopted reporting standards this year, which will require companies to report on climate change, pollution, water and marine resources, biodiversity and ecosystems, and resource use, and starting in January, they will apply to around 50,000 businesses.
Greenwashing Complaint Filed Against Coca-Cola, Danone, Nestlé in Europe
The BEUC and member organizations from 13 countries filed the motion with the European Commission over false recyclability statements about plastic bottles.
U.S. Steel Introduces Battery-Operated Locomotives
The company converted two of its diesel locomotives in a move it says will cut the use of fuel by 40,000 gallons a year.
General Mills, Walmart Team Up in Regenerative Agriculture Initiative
Regenerative agriculture generally involves improving soil health and water quality, as well as enhancing biodiversity and reducing emissions through farming and grazing techniques.
Nestlé Pilot Creates Low-Carbon Fertilizer from Cocoa Husks
The company plans to use cocoa shells from its confectionary site in the United Kingdom to recycle them for use as valuable nutrients in farming.
Gazelle and WAM Horizon Team Up for Innovative Offshore Wind Solution in Portugal
Going forward, WAM will offer Gazelle strategic advisory services to ensure the successful implementation of the project pilot plant in Aguçadoura, Portugal. According to Gazelle, “one gigawatt offshore wind farm would save 1.5 million tons of CO2 per year.”
Nestlé Waters France Will Use the First Hydrogen-Powered Freight Train
Nestlé Waters will be the first company in Europe to benefit from the hydrogen fuel cell solution for massified rail freight.
Patagonia is Committed to Using Organic Materials and 100% Renewable Energy
Patagonia is committed to organic materials and running all its operations using renewable energy. Indeed, the apparel industry is responsible for 6.7% of the globe’s greenhouse gases.