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Quickly, G8 Backtracks From Climate Goals

July 9, 2009July 10, 2009 by Paul Nastu

Oh, what a difference a day makes. Less than 24 hours removed from lofty goals, including 50 percent global cuts in carbon emissions by 2050, the G8 has backtracked, and now has agreed simply to “substantially reduce carbon emissions” by 2050, reports The Guardian UK. And G8 nations themselves are ... Read more »

Sony Europe Goes to 100% Renewable Energy

July 2, 2009July 2, 2009 by Paul Nastu

Sony Europe has taken a leading role in the use of renewable energy, achieving 100 percent renewable energy usage in FY08, according to a press release. Globally, Sony reduced 100,000 tons of CO2 emissions through renewable energy use and offsets in FY08. At Sony Europe, every facility with more than ... Read more »

Timberland 1Q 09 Emissions Up 18%

June 18, 2009October 19, 2009 by Paul Nastu

In its first quarter CSR update, Timberland reveals that emissions have risen nearly 18 percent, from 4,502 metric tons in the first quarter of 2008 to 5,308 metric tons in the first quarter of 2009. Timberland says that it expects the number to improve as the year goes on, because ... Read more »

Union Pacific Greens Refrigerated Boxcars

June 12, 2009October 19, 2009 by Paul Nastu

Refrigerated rail boxcars that carry fresh produce, dairy and meats are getting a greener look at Union Pacific, which has invested $18 million in the past two years to bring its nearly 5,000 refrigerated boxcars into compliance with California Air Resource Board standards that take effect July 17. Improvements include ... Read more »

Lamborghini Stampedes Toward Hybrid Car

June 9, 2009 by Paul Nastu

While anathema to some Italian sports car enthusiasts, the Lamborghini of the future may well have a hybrid powertrain. Known for thirsty V8s and V12s, Lamborghinis epitomize excessive consumption. But the company, which wants to reduce its emissions 35 percent by 2015, will lean on hybrid technologies to help it ... Read more »

Stonyfield Targets Cow Burps for Emissions Reductions

June 9, 2009 by Paul Nastu

Organic dairy Stonyfield Farm has found a way to reduce methane emissions 12 percent by adjusting the cattle feed mix so it produces fewer burps. As a side benefit, the new cattle feed, which is high in omega-3 sources like alfalfa, flax and grasses, results in 29 percent more omega-3 ... Read more »

Hawaiian Airlines, Rolls Royce Partner on Fuel-efficient Planes

June 1, 2009October 19, 2009 by Gina Roos

The aviation industry is working on fuel conservation measures as a key way to reduce carbon emissions and costs with many airlines teaming up with technology partners to develop more fuel-efficient planes. As an example, Hawaiian Airlines, recently partnered with Rolls-Royce, to build a new fleet of fuel-efficient planes, scheduled ... Read more »

Transportation Emissions Drop by 5.2% in 2008

June 1, 2009June 1, 2009 by Gina Roos

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reports that CO2 emissions from U.S. transportation dropped 5.2 percent in 2008, the largest annual decline since 1990. EIA says motor gasoline accounts for 58.7 percent of the transportation-related CO2 emissions followed by diesel fuel, which accounts for 23.2 percent of the sector’s emissions. ... Read more »

Best Practices Revealed for CSR Reports, Carbon Reporting

May 28, 2009October 19, 2009 by Paul Nastu

In late May, two groups have put out guidances on how to properly assemble CSR reports, as well as how to report carbon emissions. The Climate Disclosure Standards Board, an international climate change body, has developed a draft proposal to help corporations provide sustainability and environmental information in annual reports. ... Read more »

World’s Cement Makers Seek 25% Cut in Emissions

May 22, 2009October 19, 2009 by Paul Nastu

Perhaps acting in advance of global climate talks, a coalition representing the world’s leading cement makers agreed May 20 to target emissions reductions of 25 percent. Cement makers are one of the largest carbon-emitting industries, contributing five percent of global emissions, an amount that is exceeded only by the steel ... Read more »

Cruise Ships Produce 168,000 Gallons of Sewage Daily

May 18, 2009October 19, 2009 by Gina Roos

Pollution from cruise ships is a growing problem, according to environmental group Oceana. They produce a large amount of pollution every day from sewage, garbage and solid waste, toxic chemicals and oily bilge water. According to Oceana, the average cruise ship produces the following pollution daily: 25,000 gallons of sewage ... Read more »

Electrolux To Reduce Energy Use 15%

April 29, 2009October 18, 2009 by Paul Nastu

By 2103, Electrolux, which sells the Electrolux, AEG-Electrolux, Eureka and Frigidaire brands, aims to reduce its own energy use 15 percent in factories, offices and warehouses from 2008 levels. The energy cuts will result in CO2 reductions of more than 70,000 tons, according to a press release. The energy cuts ... Read more »

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