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JBS USA commits to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, water, electricity, natural gas

In 2017, JBS USA reduced the intensity of its water use by 6.2%, natural gas by 6.3%, electricity by 5.2% and greenhouse gas emissions by 7.6%, compared to 2016.
April 11, 2018
JBS USA, Greeley, Colo., released its 2017 Sustainability Report, which details JBS USA’s environmental, social and economic achievements in 2017, and 2020 Sustainability Targets, which establish a clear path for future sustainable progress.
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Port of Long Beach launches pilot for zero-emissions cranes, cargo handling equipment

The project will bring 25 vehicles that are zero- or near zero-emissions to Port of Long Beach marine terminals for one year to test their performance in a real-world setting.
April 5, 2018
The Port of Long Beach, Long Beach, Calif.; Southern California Edison (SCE), a Rosemead, Calif.-based subsidiary of Edison International; and the California Energy Commission, Sacramento, Calif.; launched what is said to be the nation’s largest pilot project for zero-emissions cranes and other cargo handling equipment for seaports.
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Report shows ways to help solve North America's food loss, waste problem

The report estimates that 168 million tons of food are wasted in North America each year.
April 4, 2018
The Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC), Canada, released a comprehensive report on the state of food loss and waste in Canada, Mexico and the United States, developed through the CEC’s North American Initiative on Food Waste Reduction and Recovery.
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Tyson Foods announces largest land stewardship commitment made by U.S. protein provider

To reach the target, Tyson Foods expects to work with at least one third-party organization on a program to encourage corn farmers to adopt practices that reduce fertilizer use and soil loss.
April 3, 2018
Tyson Foods, Inc., Springdale, Ark., committed to support improved environmental practices on 2 million acres of corn by the end of 2020, making it what is dubbed to be the largest-ever land stewardship commitment by a U.S. protein company.
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Report outlines ways to help solve North America's food loss, waste problem

To reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with food loss and waste, the report lists source reduction, food rescue and recovery as having the greatest potentials for savings on GHG and as preferable to recycling.
March 27, 2018
The Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC), Canada, released a comprehensive report on the state of food loss and waste in Canada, Mexico and the United States developed through the CEC’s North American Initiative on Food Waste Reduction and Recovery.
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Study: 20% of Americans responsible for nearly half of U.S. food-related greenhouse gas emissions

If Americans in the highest impact group shifted their diets to align with the average U.S. diet, the 1-day greenhouse gas emissions reduction would be equivalent to eliminating 661 million passenger vehicle miles.
March 21, 2018
On any given day, 20% of Americans account for nearly half of U.S. diet-related greenhouse gas emissions, with high levels of beef consumption being a large factor, according to a new study released by researchers at Tulane University, New Orleans, La., and the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich.
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McDonald’s becomes first restaurant to set approved science-based target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Through these actions, McDonald’s expects to prevent 150 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions from being released into the atmosphere by 2030.
March 20, 2018
McDonald’s Corp., Oak Brook, Ill., announced plans to partner with franchisees and suppliers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions related to McDonald’s restaurants and offices by 36% by 2030 from a 2015 base year in a new strategy to address global climate change.
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Fonterra invests $11M in water processing technology

The Darfield development aligns with Fonterra’s six water commitments to help improve the quality of New Zealand’s waterways.
March 14, 2018
Construction is underway on an advanced plant that will reduce the amount of groundwater extracted for Fonterra’s Darfield, New Zealand, manufacturing site by around 70%.
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