EPA named 9 new ‘forever chemicals’ it wants out of supply chains
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Manufacturing and chemical industries are responding to the new business-as-usual.
Walmart, Ørsted, and Schneider Electric Announce First Cohort for Renewable Energy Supply Chain Program: Gigaton PPA
3BL Media
OCTOBER 18, 2022
The cohort’s success will directly support Walmart’s Project Gigaton™ goal, which aims to reduce or avoid one gigaton (or one billion metric tons) of greenhouse gas emissions from the global value chain by 2030.
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[Podcast] Supply Chain Digital Transformation
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 8, 2022
Or perhaps you already know about the role of supply chains in shaping business performance? In today’s digital economy, more and more people are pursuing a career in supply chains, and thus play a vital role in securing the end-to-end digital transformations required to help meet the needs of customers.
Wesco 2024 Sustainability Report: Products, Innovation & Supply Chain
3BL Media
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Read the 2024 Wesco Sustainability Report here Products, Innovation and Supply Chain Designed for a Dynamic Market Our Products We offer a wide range of sustainable products from the world’s leading manufacturers and help our customers determine the best solution to meet their sustainability goals.
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Cisco's Sustainability 101: What Is E-Waste?
3BL Media
DECEMBER 6, 2024
What is e-waste and why it matters According to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) , e-waste is a term often used to describe used electronics that are nearing the end of their useful life, and are discarded, donated or given to a recycler.
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Advanced Clean Cars II Approval Provides Market Certainty As Businesses Plan Fleets
3BL Media
DECEMBER 18, 2024
businesses are seeking market predictability both those planning to build clean vehicles and those looking to purchase them to reduce costs across their fleets and supply chains, said Michael Kodransky, senior director for transportation, Ceres.
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Businesses, Investors Welcome New EPA Emissions Standards for Large Trucks and Heavy-Duty Vehicles
3BL Media
MARCH 29, 2024
The EPA's emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles will help the public leverage economic and climate benefits of expanded access to cleaner vehicles," said Abigail Campbell Singer, head of climate and infrastructure policy, government affairs, Siemens USA. "As Transportation is the largest source of [greenhouse gas] emissions in the U.S.
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New EPA Vehicle Standards Will Help Ensure the U.S. Leads in the Clean Transportation Future
3BL Media
MARCH 20, 2024
The new EPA standards will encourage an accelerated shift to cleaner cars and trucks starting with Model Year 2027 and are projected to result in two-thirds of new U.S. We applaud the finalized EPA standards that will help ensure the U.S. The EPA is expected to soon release its final standards for heavy-duty vehicle emissions as well.
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EPA Honors LG for Sustainable Materials Management Leadership
3BL Media
MARCH 9, 2022
Recognizing LG and other industry leaders for achievements in sustainable product lifecycle management, EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan said, “Electronics are a global economic driver with supply chains that reach around the world and products that play a big role in our daily lives.” link] @EPA @LGUS.
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How Veolia North America's Engineered Fuels Solution Works
3BL Media
JANUARY 28, 2025
metric tons *Based on a typical fuel profile and EPA or IPCC emission factors. Waste Converted to Energy for Cement Production: 240,000 pounds of waste recovered annually Used in the production of cement 1,000 tons of cement produced Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions: GHG emitted from 1 ton of typical fuel*: Landfilled: 1.85 metric ton COeq.
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Scaling Composting Infrastructure in North America
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020
According to the most recent EPA data, less than 10 percent of food waste finds its way into composting systems. Kevin Quandt, Vice President of Supply Chain & Sustainability, sweetgreen. In theory, corporations and cities could divert food waste from landfills and create a valuable agricultural product in the process.
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Gina McCarthy: Protecting the planet for all people
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
The former EPA administrator and current president and CEO of the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) has been a leading advocate for smart, successful strategies to protect public health and the environment for more than 30 years. Gina McCarthy: Protecting the planet for all people. Sara Murphy. Wed, 11/04/2020 - 01:30. Shutterstock.
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New White Paper Illustrates How the Automotive Industry Can Employ Nature-Based Solutions To Prevent Pollution
3BL Media
AUGUST 17, 2023
Due to company-wide, national and international environmental goals, many automotive manufacturers have been going above and beyond regulatory requirements by incorporating pollution prevention strategies throughout the supply chain and manufacturing process.
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EPA aims to reduce food waste in supply chains to tackle GHG emissions
Environmental News Bits
JULY 7, 2021
Read the full story at Supply Chain Dive. By reducing food waste in production and supply lines, the agency is exploring the prioritization of food recovery over waste diversion. Read more →
EPA brownfields in Detroit and Southeast Michigan
Environmental News Bits
DECEMBER 18, 2024
As industrial supply chains decentralized and manufacturing relocated domestically and overseas in … Continue reading EPA brownfields in Detroit and Southeast Michigan The Motor City experienced immense growth in the early twentieth century as a center of production for World War II and during the post-war economic boom.
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EPA aims to reduce food waste in supply chains to tackle GHG emissions
Environmental News Bits
JUNE 17, 2021
Read the full story at Supply Chain Dive. By reducing food waste in production and supply lines, the agency is exploring the prioritization of food recovery over waste diversion. Read more →
CBRE 2021 Corporate Responsibility Report: Environment
3BL Media
MAY 31, 2022
In addition, we require property managers to register and benchmark office buildings using the EPA ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager program. We are committed to building a low-carbon supply chain, driving economic growth and uplifting communities while mitigating supply chain risks. . million sq. million sq.
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Southwire Powers Sustainable Maritime Solutions for PortMiami’s Shore Connection System
3BL Media
JUNE 21, 2024
We are thrilled to be a key supply chain partner on this transformational project,” said Norman Adkins, Southwire’s Chief Operating Officer. We are excited to be part of the first installation of shore power along the South Atlantic coast,” said Acting Regional Administrator of the EPA, Jeaneanne Gettle.
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EPA seeks input on latest pollution prevention grant opportunity funded by $100 million investment from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Environmental News Bits
JULY 29, 2022
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced two listening sessions to collect input on the development of a new grant opportunity made possible by the $100 million investment in the agency’s Pollution Prevention (P2) program from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
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Koch Industries Recognized As 2024 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for Energy Management
3BL Media
MARCH 28, 2024
March 28, 2024 /3BL/ - For the fourth year in a row, and fifth time overall, Koch Industries (“Koch”) was recognized as an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 2024 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year for Energy Management, as well as its third consecutive year in the Sustained Excellence category. WICHITA, Kan.,
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Schneider Electric Research: Energy Volatility Is Impacting Most Organizations
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
63% indicate that their supply chain continues to feel lingering impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic. Schneider Electric, the global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, published research on how energy price and supply volatility is impacting energy management.
Major Companies and Investors Call on the Federal Government To Strengthen Proposed Truck Emissions Standards
3BL Media
MAY 17, 2022
The letter from the Ceres BICEP network characterized the proposed EPA standards as inadequate to accelerate the deployment of electric commercial trucks at the rate and scale necessary to meet the climate goals, and that they must be strengthened to meet the pressing need to reduce air pollution in disadvantaged communities.
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How two companies are building systems to scale reuse, which is vital for a circular economy
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 6, 2020
percent of total MSW generation), according to the EPA. In 2017, containers and packaging made up a significant portion of municipal solid waste (MSW), about 80.1 million tons (29.9 Reuse can reduce the amount of waste that will need to be recycled or sent to landfills and incinerators. . Reuse] is needed. It is possible. It is beneficial.
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New Customer Collaborator Announcement for Food Service Accelerator: Albertsons Companies
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
“We are thrilled to partner with The Clean Fight team to develop long-term solutions and strategies to decarbonize the food supply chain in New York State.” Although attention is paid to the significant environmental impacts of the agricultural system, the GHG emissions of the post-farm food supply chain are often overlooked.
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A new year brings new PFAS regulations and reporting requirements
Environmental News Bits
JANUARY 24, 2025
2025 promises to be a busy year for companies that use or previously used per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in their supply chains. Read the full story from Warner Norcross + Judd.
Koch Industries Earns 2022 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award for Energy Management
3BL Media
MAY 5, 2022
Koch”) today announced that it has earned the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Award for 2022. ENERGY STAR award winners lead their industries in the production, sale, and adoption of energy-efficient products, homes, buildings, services, and strategies; it is the highest honor bestowed by the EPA.
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Be Proactive About PFAS with This PFAS Action Plan Guide
3BL Media
OCTOBER 25, 2022
DESCRIPTION: Chemicals that belong to the family of per-and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are back in the news as a study published by the American Chemical Society found PFAS is globally present in rainwater , often exceeding safe maximums set by the EPA and other governing bodies. Action 2: Eliminate PFAS in your supply chain.
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The Journey From Recovery to Circularity for the Tire Industry
3BL Media
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) primary uses for ELTs include tire-derived fuel, civil engineering applications, such as sub-grade fill and embankments, and ground rubber applications including rubberized asphalts. According to the U.S. Further, the U.S. continues to decline.
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Why ending production of ‘forever chemicals’ must start with illuminating supply chains
Environmental News Bits
JANUARY 9, 2024
A new rule just finalized by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will make it illegal for key sectors like manufacturing, metal mining and chemical manufacturing to release the most common perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (known widely as PFAS) into the environment without disclosing the quantity in their regulatory reporting.
Food Companies: The Most Impactful Scope 3 Emissions Solutions Have Multiple Benefits
3BL Media
JULY 6, 2023
Originally published by Sustainable Brands By DAVID DARR One of the most complicated issues with greenhouse gas accounting in our nation’s food and beverage supply chains is Scope 3 emissions and the potential solutions. However, supply chain collaborations and engagements that yield impactful results are critical.
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Sustainable Manure Management for Small Dairy Farms: The Challenges and a Farm Powered® Solution
3BL Media
JULY 17, 2024
Small Farms: Tackling Big Issues Multi-generational dairy farmers are an important piece of our nation's food supply chain, and in addition to running dairy operations, they are quickly becoming climate warriors.
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Zero-Emission Truck Startup Windrose Raises $110 Million
ESG Today
APRIL 15, 2024
The financing comes as governments globally move to decarbonize road transport, with new regulations recently launched in Europe mandating a 45% emissions reduction from heavy-duty vehicles by 2030 and 90% by 2040, and by the EPA in the U.S., and other parts of the world.”
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Required Water System Update: Resilience Assessments and Plans
3BL Media
APRIL 9, 2024
Such extreme events – compounded by aging infrastructure, changing demand patterns, supply chain issues and workforce changes – can be expected to continue, endangering the critical energy, water and communications infrastructure that drives business and underpins our quality of life. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
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Siemens Launches Building Decarbonization Modelling and Optimization Solution
ESG Today
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Anthony Casciano, President and CEO of Siemens Financial Services, said: “Companies, specifically those in the supply chain, are increasingly asked to report their carbon footprint to their customers — yet many do not know where to begin.
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Your Climate Strategy Has a Major Blind Spot: How To Measure and Manage Super Pollutants Now
3BL Media
DECEMBER 3, 2024
He has founded and led organizations across sectors and industries including sustainable supply chains and food systems, technology & media, global economic development and U.S. He has been an author on more than 200 peer-reviewed publications and received awards from Scientific American, NASA, the EPA, and the NSF.
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EPA Launches $7 Billion Grant Fund for Solar Power
Environment + Energy Leader
JUNE 29, 2023
Up to 60 grant awards are open to states, territories, Tribal governments, municipalities and eligible nonprofit recipients, as well as coalitions led by an eligible lead applicant.
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Advanced Recycling: A Critical Tool for Achieving Plastics Circularity
3BL Media
OCTOBER 17, 2022
How Can Advanced Recycling Support a Circular Plastics Supply Chain? In the waste hierarchy developed by the EPA, waste management strategies are ordered from most to least preferred as follows: Reduce. The combination of advanced recycling and mechanical recycling can help us achieve a circular plastics supply chain.
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How My Green Lab is cleaning up R&D
GreenBiz
JANUARY 19, 2021
The nonprofit also has teamed up with the EPA to bring the Department of Energy's Energy Star label to ultra-low temperature freezers used for COVID-19 vaccines, applied first to equipment sold by Stirling Ultracold, another sponsor of My Green Lab. Projects and progress. million two-liter soda bottles each year. .
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ESG Today: Week in Review
ESG Today
SEPTEMBER 14, 2024
See below for the highlights of the past week, and get all your ESG news at ESG Today: Sustainability Goals, Initiatives and Achievements Amex GBT Commits to Reach Net Zero Emissions Across Value Chain by 2050 Oxy’s 1PointFive Awarded up to $500 Million by DOE for Texas-based DAC Carbon Removal Hub Microsoft Buys 234,000 Rainforest Restoration Carbon (..)
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Ranks Hormel Foods in Top 100 for Green Power Use
3BL Media
APRIL 26, 2022
Environmental Protection Agency for our green power use,” said Mark Coffey, group vice president of supply chain for Hormel Foods. “We EPA applauds the leading organizations in the Green Power Partnership’s Top Partner Rankings for their notable commitment to expanding their use of green power and protecting the environment.”.
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Regulating PFAS in Stormwater: What You Need To Know
3BL Media
JANUARY 18, 2024
Examine your supply chain thoroughly Investigate both intentional and unintentional sources of PFAS in your supply chain. The EPA's Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) program has updated its reporting requirements for PFAS, which can be a useful reference for understanding regulatory expectations.
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The SEC Is Close to Requiring Emissions Disclosure – Here’s Where Companies Stand
Just Capital
MARCH 21, 2022
Scope 1 GHG emissions include direct emissions from company-owned operations, Scope 2 include indirect emissions usually from the generation of purchased energy, and Scope 3 are all indirect emissions not included in Scope 2 that occur in the value chain, including upstream (i.e. supply chain) and downstream (i.e.
The Role of Advanced Environmental Forensics in Addressing Emerging Contaminants
3BL Media
JUNE 6, 2024
This includes examining historical and current land use, neighboring properties, supply chains, wastewater, air emissions, and fire suppression systems. Standard EPA methods help understand chemical nature and extent, while modified forensic methods provide more detailed analysis.
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Driving Sustainability Forward: Georgia-Pacific's Biomass Initiatives
3BL Media
MAY 2, 2024
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) , is a renewable organic material that comes from plants such as trees. We use biomass at our wood products facilities to generate thermal energy for production processes. Biomass, considered carbon neutral by the U.S.
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