carbon footprint reduction

Target Corp. announces goals to reduce carbon footprint company-wide

Plans call for reducing 96% of greenhouse gas emissions by unifying its suppliers, the raw materials used to create products and the manufacturing and transporting processes.

March 29, 2019

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Target Corp., Minneapolis, announced goals to reducing its carbon footprint company-wide.

Bonduelle Fresh Americas reduces environmental impact with cogeneration system

The system will be able to self-produce more than 75% of its own energy, thus reducing the plant's dependence on the local power grid.

February 27, 2019

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Bonduelle Fresh Americas, formerly Ready Pac Foods, installed an energy-efficient cogeneration system at the company's Irwindale, Calif., headquarters production plant.

Flinders + Co becomes first carbon neutral meat supplier

The carbon neutral certification was achieved after an in-depth analysis of the business by consultants from the Carbon Reduction Institute.

January 2, 2019

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Flinders + Co., Melbourne, Australia, is said to be the first completely carbon neutral meat supplier in the world.

Tyson Foods to pilot energy-efficient motor technologies in 2019

Once completed, these pilot programs will provide insights to help guide further adoption into Tyson’s supply chain.

December 12, 2018

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Tyson Foods, Springdale, Ark., and its subsidiaries announced plans to pilot two emerging motor technologies as part of ongoing efforts to improve fuel efficiency, reduce carbon emissions and conserve energy.

Sirna & Sons Produce’s new facility doubles cooling capacity, cuts carbon footprint

Sirna & Sons installed a 453-kilowatt solar-electric power system on the rooftop of the modern, 50,000-square-foot produce cooling, packing and distribution facility.

November 15, 2018

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Sirna & Sons Produce opened the doors to its newly expanded, state-of-the-art cold storage and packing facility in Ravenna, Ohio.

Albertsons to implement all-electric semi-trucks

The electric semis expand Albertsons’ commitment to running a safe, sustainable fleet to service its 2,300 stores nationwide.

November 9, 2018

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Albertsons Cos., Boise, Idaho, released its 2018 Sustainability Update, highlighting successes in reducing waste, expanding organic offerings, leading in seafood sustainability and more.

Emmi Roth adds 1,600 solar panels to Platteville, WI cheesemaking plant

The solar panels will supply 15% of the annual electric use of the cheesemaking plant.

September 21, 2018

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Emmi Roth, Fitchburg, Wis., installed 1,602 JA 330-watt solar panels on the roof of its Platteville, Wis., cheese production facility.

Sysco announces 2025 corporate social responsibility goals

Themed Delivering A Better Tomorrow, Sysco’s 2025 responsibility goals are aligned to three focus areas.

August 13, 2018

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Sysco Corp., Houston, Texas, announced its 2025 corporate responsibility goals.

J. M. Smucker announces renewable energy agreement

Beginning in 2020, the wind energy produced from the Plum Creek project will address approximately 50% of Smucker's total electricity use.

August 6, 2018

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The J. M. Smucker Co., Orrville, Ohio, entered into a long-term power purchase agreement with Lincoln Clean Energy (LCE), Chicago, for 60 megawatts (MW) of the utility-scale 230 MW Plum Creek Wind Project in Wayne County, Neb.