Airline Industry Pushes for Carbon Emissions Target Revisions
Due to pressure from the covid-19 pandemic, the global airline industry is requesting changes to an international plan adopted in 2016 that was intended to lower aviation emissions.
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$2 Trillion US Stimulus Package Skips Emissions Requirements for Airlines
The United States’ historic $2 trillion stimulus package provides around $60 billion for the airline industry, but leaves out a requirement that the companies cut their greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2050.
Nestlé Consumer Beverage Delivery Service Certified Carbon Neutral
Nestlé Waters North America’s ReadyRefresh consumer beverage delivery service earned carbon neutral certification for 2020 under Natural Capital Partners’ CarbonNeutral global standard.
Toyota and Panasonic Team Up to Develop Energy Efficient Prismatic Batteries for Autos
Toyota Motor Corporation and Panasonic Corporation recently announced they will establish Prime Planet Energy & Solutions, Inc., a joint venture specializing in automotive prismatic batteries.
Schneider Electric Joins the Climate Group’s EV100 Program, Agrees to Replace 100% of Fleet with Electric Vehicles
Schneider Electric has announced its membership with The Climate Group's EV100 initiative to launch a Green Fleet policy which aims to replace 100% of its car fleet with electric vehicles by 2030.
UK Aviation Industry Vows to Reach Net Zero Carbon Emissions
UK aviation industry executives signed a pledge in London this week to cut carbon emissions to zero by 2050. They also published roadmaps for reaching this new decarbonization target and for developing sustainable aviation fuels.
Electric Vehicle Adoption in California Could Increase Gross State Product by More Than $140 Billion: Report
Electrification of light-duty vehicles in California could be a potent catalyst for economic growth over the next 10 years.
World Economic Forum Makes Sustainable Aviation Fuel Available for First Time
Sustainable aviation fuel is being made available to business jets arriving and departing from the World Economic Forum this week in Davos, Switzerland for the first time.
JetBlue Plans 2020 Flights Using Sustainable Aviation Fuel
JetBlue plans to begin flying using sustainable aviation fuel on flights from San Francisco International Airport in mid-2020, the airline announced.
Ryder Introduces EV Charging for Commercial Fleet Operators
Commercial fleet management company Ryder introduced an electric vehicle charging infrastructure for US customers in partnership with ABB and California-based In-Charge Energy.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Introduces Zero-Emission Buses
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) has announced the addition of two BYD (Build Your Dreams) zero-emission buses.
Shipping Companies Pilot Cargo Bikes in NYC to Slash Emissions
UPS, DHL, and Amazon plan to pilot an estimated 100 commercial cargo bikes in Manhattan through a new city program that aims to reduce emissions and traffic congestion.