EPA named 9 new ‘forever chemicals’ it wants out of supply chains
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FEBRUARY 15, 2024
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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization
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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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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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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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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.
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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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 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 →
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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EPA proposes tougher emission rules for heavy-duty trucks
Environmental News Bits
APRIL 13, 2023
Heavy-duty vehicle emission requirements would be more stringent starting with model year 2027, according to a proposed rule, and move the industry ”beyond what was finalized″ in a Phase … Continue reading EPA proposes tougher emission rules for heavy-duty trucks
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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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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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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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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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Automakers say proposed US emissions rules pose challenges
Environmental News Bits
MAY 17, 2023
targets for reductions in vehicle emissions may rely on a too rapid transition to electric vehicles (EVs) and pose significant challenges with manufacturing and supply chains. An auto trade group warned on Tuesday that aggressive U.S.
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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Webinar Recap: The PFAS Risk Game
3BL Media
JULY 28, 2022
Most industries don’t know where or how much PFAS is in their supply chain. The EPA has a broad definition that includes over 12,000 different PFAS. Companies should do audits because many don’t know they have PFAS, but they could be on EPA’s and states target lists. Multiple Definitions. Desktop PFAS Screening (Audit).
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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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Why Google, BASF and Sephora are coming together on safer chemistry
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 28, 2020
Toxic Substances Control Act Inventory, although the EPA total for recent output is less than 9,000. The effort is attracting pioneers in green chemistry, design and data to build a first-of-its-kind clearinghouse to help design teams and supply chains ditch hazardous chemicals for good. Leaders on board. "We
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Cisco's Sustainability 101: What Are Ecolabels?
3BL Media
MARCH 18, 2024
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) , ecolabels can help consumers and institutional purchasers quickly and easily identify those products that meet specific environmental performance criteria and are therefore deemed “environmentally preferable”. EPA and DOE. According to the U.S.
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Knight Bites: Five ways the natural gas supply chain is leaking globe-heating methane
Corporate Knights
JANUARY 29, 2024
EPA estimates losses of close to 1% from transportation and distribution systems. The post Knight Bites: Five ways the natural gas supply chain is leaking globe-heating methane appeared first on Corporate Knights. The same is true for LNG plants. Even when they are not running, gas stoves in the U.S.
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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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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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State, Federal Policymakers Meet With Major Employers To Explore Pennsylvania’s Clean Energy Opportunity at Eaton Experience Center
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
A recording of the public remarks by representatives from Ceres and Eaton, as well as EPA Region 3 Administrator Adam Ortiz and Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Interim Acting Secretary Jessica Shirley can be found here.
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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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Empowering Young Leaders to Solve the World’s Energy Challenges: Insights From Nine Business Case Studies Highlight Paths to a Sustainable Future
James Militzer
MARCH 2, 2023
Most of these cases can be taught within multiple business disciplines such as leadership, strategic management, supply chains and marketing, to name a few — making them useful tools not only for emerging entrepreneurs themselves, but for the educators who are training them. housing market typically works.
Clean Fuel Compliance Markets Are on the Rise in the US and Canada
3BL Media
JANUARY 19, 2024
According to the US EPA , one of the largest contributors to GHG emissions in the U.S. Not only does this increase the complexity of their fuel supply chains, but also affects the final carbon intensity score of the fuel - potentially reducing credit generation potential. is the transportation sector (29%).
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From raincoats to yoga pants: What the EPA’s new PFAS rule means for retail
Environmental News Bits
DECEMBER 5, 2023
A broad new per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) reporting rule has companies across industries in the orbit of the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”). Read the full story at The Fashion Law.
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Environmental News Bits
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
The final rule and other guidance is available on EPA’s website. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule to require reporting under Section 8(a)(7) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS). Read the full story from Wiley Rein LLP.
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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.
Edison International 2021 Sustainability Report: Carbon Footprint
3BL Media
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Our Scope 3 inventory includes, for the first time in 2021, an estimate of emissions from Edison International and SCE’s supply chain as it relates to goods and services, capital goods and upstream transportation and distribution.2 2 Our 2020 inventory has been updated to incorporate an estimate of these emissions as well.
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Crown Holdings 2022 Sustainability Report: Raising Our Sustainability Profile
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Top 25 Green Power Partners from the Fortune 500 list, and the Company ranked within the top half of EPA’s Top 100 Partners across the U.S. The EPA cites this annual alternative energy usage, which for our U.S.
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More Than Two Dozen Companies Urge EPA: Let California, Other States, Build the Clean Truck Industry
3BL Media
AUGUST 2, 2022
Signed by 34 companies and organizations including ChargePoint, DSM North America, Lightning eMotors, Panasonic, Proterra, Siemens, Rivian , and Tesla , the letter was sent to the EPA at the close of a public comment period, as the federal agency considers whether to approve waivers sought by California under the Clean Air Act.
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Tillamook County Creamery Association Announces Climate Action Goals and Plan for Progress
3BL Media
OCTOBER 6, 2022
The biggest challenge we face in meeting our climate commitment will be engaging our supply chain partners to reduce Scope 3 emissions, which make up 97% of our total emissions.”. Implementation will require perseverance and continued collaboration across our cooperative and externally with our supply chain and customers,” said Snyder.
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ESG Acronyms and What They Mean
3BL Media
DECEMBER 13, 2023
According to the EPA , transition risks are related to the transition to a lower-carbon economy, while physical risks are associated to the physical impacts of climate change. While the rule only directly applies to public companies, it also impacts many private companies that are in larger public company supply chains.
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