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Study outlines growth of low carbon technologies

The drive toward sustainability has never been more urgent, and technology will continue to play a crucial role.

February 8, 2017

Low carbon technologies are now cost competitive with fossil fuels, and innovation is gathering pace across the sector, according to a new report by Lloyd’s Register.

Cargill report outlines progress on building deforestation-free supply chains

Cargill worked with numerous global partners to engage more than 148,000 farmers, and established a baseline for measuring tree cover loss by mapping the sourcing areas of nearly 2,000 locations across 14 countries.

January 17, 2017

Cargill, Minneapolis, released a report outlining progress on its efforts to eliminate deforestation from its supply chains.

Crystal Creamery plant achieves zero waste innovation

Crystal Creamery currently diverts over 98% of materials from landfills through re-use, recycling, composting and anaerobic digestion.

January 16, 2017

Crystal Creamery’s Modesto, Calif., headquarters processing facility received EPA’s Food Recovery Challenge National Innovation Award for improving its sustainable food management practices.

Unilever study reveals consumers prefer sustainable brands

The study’s findings uncover an unprecedented opportunity for companies that get it right.

January 10, 2017

A new international study by Unilever, UK, reveals that a third of consumers (33%) are now choosing to buy from brands they believe are doing social or environmental good.

Albertsons expands responsible seafood program

This policy sets a bold vision for sustainable seafood across the 2,300-plus stores.

November 2, 2016

Albertsons Cos., Boise, Idaho, announced a new Responsible Seafood Policy.

Hannaford Supermarkets take sustainability to the next level

The purpose of the GSC program is to substantially reduce the environmental impacts (waste, water use, energy use and greenhouse gas emissions) of grocery stores, consumers and entire supply chains.

November 2, 2016

Hannaford Supermarkets, Scarborough, Maine, is said to be the first retail food chain nationwide to use Manomet’s Grocery Stewardship Certification (GSC) program to benchmark its annual sustainability progress.

Working with employees to achieve zero landfill certification

Brian Duffy

October 4, 2016

From product design to packaging, every company has the responsibility and the opportunity to make a difference to reduce its environmental footprint, eliminate waste, practice lean business processes and reduce resource consumption.

Study: United States advances progress in waste reduction

According to the report, the U.S. government and U.S.-based organizations have taken a number of notable steps over the past year to reduce food loss and waste.

September 22, 2016

A new report assesses the world’s progress toward Target 12.3 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which calls on all nations to halve food waste and reduce food loss by 2030.

Kroger launches new line of cage-free eggs

September 7, 2016

The Kroger Co., Cincinnati, debuted a new corporate brand line of cage-free eggs.

Smithfield Foods releases 2015 sustainability report

By leveraging its vertically integrated business model, Smithfield's sustainability efforts drive efficiency throughout its operations and yield benefits along the supply chain.

August 11, 2016

Smithfield Foods, Inc., Smithfield, Va., released its 2015 Sustainability & Financial Report, which was prepared in accordance with the core option of the G4 Guidelines of the Global Reporting Initiative.