Emissions Reduction

Pepsi Issues Eco Challenge, Saves 1.5 Billion Gallons of Water

Oct. 3, 2008 - Pepsi has unveiled a pair of websites aimed at promoting its green efforts and encouraging consumers to become more environmentally responsible. In separate news, the beverage giant has released a progress report on its 2015 environmental goals, saying that it saved 1.5 billion gallons of water last year alone.

JohnsonDiversey Expects 160% ROI on Climate Spending

Sept. 12, 2008 - Cleaning products giant JohnsonDiversey has joined the U.S. EPA's Climate Savers program, pledging $19 million toward emissions reduction efforts that the company expects will save $31 million over the next five years.

Fujitsu Joins EPA's SmartWay Partnership

Sept. 9, 2008 - Fujitsu Computer Systems is the latest major company to join the U.S. EPA's SmartWay Transport Partnership, agreeing to slash climate emissions from freight operations - and help recruit other Fujitsu companies and its own shipping vendors to the program.

HP Nabs SmartWay Status for North American Product Shipments

Aug. 8, 2008 - Hewlett-Packard has qualified all business PC, printing, and server products shipped in the United States and Canada under the U.S. EPA's SmartWay Transport program for fuel-efficient, low-carbon shipping.

Method Supports Offset Projects That Cut Supply Chain Emissions

Aug. 6, 2008 - Method is getting more bang for its carbon-offset buck, giving priority to renewable energy projects that reduce carbon emissions within the company's own supply chain.

Wine Co. Converts 80% of Packaging to Renewables, Cuts Shipping Emissions 90%

July 30, 2008 - The Winetasting Network, a California-based wine distributor, has swapped 80% of its packaging from styrofoam to renewable fiberboard.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Touts Green Benefits of IT Upgrade

June 30, 2008 - Enterprise Rent-A-Car wants the world to know that its latest IT upgrade will not only streamline rental processes but also shave the company's carbon footprint by an estimated 6.5 million pounds each year.

Chinese Clothing Suppliers to Launch New Carbon Standard

June 26, 2008 - Clothing manufacturers in southern China and Hong Kong are developing their own carbon management standard to better appeal to Western retailers keen on reducing the carbon footprint of their supply chains, AFP reports.

Honda Ships Product in New Space-Saving Railcar

June 20, 2008 - In a bid to slash fuel consumption, Honda has deployed a fleet of specially designed railcars to transport more of its vehicles to U.S. dealerships by train.

Horizon Lines Charts New Course for Sustainability

June 16, 2008 - U.S. shipping giant Horizon Lines has unveiled a companywide plan to boost performance in the areas of environmental protection and climate management.

GE Helps Business Customers Cut Fleet Fuel Costs 15%

June 13, 2008 - GE has unveiled a new fleet solutions service that it says can help business customers reduce average fuel costs by 15%, saving up to $15,000 per vehicle.

Sun's Open Work Program Saves Energy, Time, and Money

June 10, 2008 - Sun Microsystems has released new numbers detailing the carbon, commute, and cost benefits of its Open Work program, which encourages employees to telework whenever possible.

TNT Transitioning to Zero-Emissions Delivery Fleet

May 27, 2008 - Global express-mail company TNT is swapping diesel delivery trucks for low-emissions vehicles in a bid to become the first in the industry to achieve zero emissions.

IBM Unveils Carbon Management Tool for Supply Chains

May 22, 2008 - IBM has released a new software tool to help companies track and manage the climate impact of their supply chains.

AT&T Test Drives Alt-Fuel Vehicles

May 22, 2008 - AT&T plans to add 105 alternative-fuel vehicles to its U.S. fleet with an eye toward assessing their environmental and operational benefits.

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