Carbon Emissions

US Foods Further Reduces the Carbon Footprint of Its Fleet

March 10, 2022 US Foods

US Foods Holding Corp. announced additional sustainability initiatives that support the company’s ongoing commitment to reducing the carbon footprint of its delivery fleet. The company will convert fleet fuel at all California broadline distribution centers from traditional diesel fuel to renewable diesel (RD) fuel by mid-2022. In addition, the company will add 30 electric trucks to its La Mirada, Calif. distribution center by the end of 2023. …

Bel Announces Ambitious Carbon Reduction Commitment to Help Achieve Paris Agreement Objectives

February 23, 2022 Bel Brands USA

The Bel Group announced that it is strengthening its carbon reduction target to help limit global warming to below +1.5°C.1 This particularly ambitious commitment for a mainly dairy company will involve a net reduction of one-quarter of greenhouse gas emissions throughout Bel’s entire value chain by 2035,2 and the integration of carbon tracking as a tool for steering its activities. …

Meijer Commits to 50% Carbon Emission Reduction Goal by 2025

January 20, 2022 Meijer

Midwestern retailer Meijer announced today an ambitious goal to reduce absolute carbon emissions by 50 percent by 2025. Rooted in the company’s mission to be a good neighbor, Meijer integrates environmental sustainability into daily operations and is committed to continual improvement through smart decisions and innovations that benefit customers and the broader community. …

Sysco Announces Science-Based Climate Goal, Leads U.S. Foodservice Distribution Industry by Committing to Reduce Emissions by 2030

November 24, 2021 Sysco

 Sysco Corporation (NYSE: SYY), the leading global foodservice distribution company, announced today it has set an ambitious, industry-leading climate goal to reduce emissions across its global operations and the company’s entire value chain. …

Ahold Delhaize Brings Net-Zero Target Forward to 2040 For Direct Carbon Emissions

November 16, 2021 Ahold Delhaize

Ahold Delhaize believes it is imperative that it achieves decarbonization of its business and partners to enable a 1.5°C-future. Ahold Delhaize and its brands commit to reach net-zero carbon emissions across their operations by no later than 2040 (scope 1 and 2) and to becoming net-zero businesses across its entire supply chain, products and services no later than by 2050 (scope 3). …