The Biden administration on Thursday announced an interim goal to produce 3 billion gallons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) per year by 2030 on the way to net-zero emissions by mid-century.
Commercial domestic and international flights in the U.S. are responsible for 11% of the country’s transportation-related emissions, according to the Biden administration fact sheet.
“Without increased action, aviation’s share of emissions is likely to increase as more people and goods fly. That is why...
Alternative fuels, electric vehicles, low-carbon fuels and sustainable packaging sound great to many companies and consumers.
And many sustainable solutions have no downsides, except one — the cost.
While the upfront costs of purchasing light- and medium-duty EVs have come down drastically, there are still several sustainable alternatives in freight and supply chains that are not being deployed quickly due to their hefty price tags.
Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), for example, is currently three...
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Amazon’s carbon emissions went up in 2020, but its carbon intensity went down, according to the company’s recent sustainability report.
Amazon’s overall carbon emissions increased by 19% in 2020, the report said. This is not surprising considering the company’s emissions from direct operations alone increased by 67% year over year. That is at least partly due to the increased demand for e-commerce and the growth of the business during 2020.
What is carbon intensity?It’s the classic “bang for...
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UPS Inc. (NYSE:UPS) — like many shipping and delivery companies — has a goal to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, including scope 1, scope 2 and scope 3 emissions.
But how will UPS get there?
At an investor and analyst conference Wednesday, UPS shared some medium-term environmental, social and governance goals for 2035 that will move the company closer to net-zero emissions.
1. UPS will reduce CO2 emissions by 50% per package delivered for global small package operations by 2035, using 2020 as...
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Lufthansa Cargo and DB Schenker recently launched what the companies described as “the first regular carbon-neutral cargo flight connection in history,” from Frankfurt, Germany, to Shanghai.
The first of the weekly flights took place on April 1 with the takeoff of a Boeing 777F.
“As of now, carbon neutral supply chains are also feasible with air freight,” Jochen Thewes, CEO of DB Schenker, said in a press release. “Our weekly flights between Frankfurt and Shanghai are the kick-off of a new era.”
Th...
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Deutsche Post DHL Group (OTCMKTS: DPSGY) is investing a whopping 7 billion euros ($8.25 billion) in green technologies between now and 2030 to fight climate change. As part of its sustainability road map released last week, the company also made a commitment to donate 1% of net profits to social impact projects and programs.
“We have a responsibility, being the 11th-largest private employer in the world,” to lead the way and take action on climate change, Scott Sureddin, CEO at DHL Supply Chain...
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Nothing expresses the importance of air cargo quite like the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) “Ode to Air Freight.” An estimated 7.4 billion parcels are flown each year, and approximately 2.5 million lives are saved every year thanks to vaccines shipped via air, according to the IATA.
Air transport is responsible for 2% of global carbon emissions. As government regulations evolve and public support to fight climate change increases, aviation companies are looking for new...
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Amazon’s air cargo operation is contributing to meet the company’s goal of being carbon neutral by 2040 with an agreement to purchase up to six million gallons of jet fuel made from renewable sources.
The fuel blend, which includes feedstock of agricultural waste fats and oils, has the ability to reduce Amazon Air’s carbon emissions by 22%, Sarah Rhodes, vice president of Amazon Global Air said on a video describing the initiative and showing Prime planes being loaded with cargo and refueled.
Ama...
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