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UPS’ Mike Casteel on the Process of Shifting to Natural Gas Vehicles
PRESS RELEASE - UPS has announced plans to build an additional six compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations, and add 390 new CNG tractors and terminal trucks and 50 liquefied natural gas (LNG) vehicles to its alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet. The use of natural gas reduces greenhouse gas emissions six to 11 percent, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Sustainable Brands spoke with Mike Casteel, UPS’ Director of Fleet Procurement, to discuss the company’s ongoing initiatives in natural gas-powered vehicles.
UPS Invests More Than $90 Million In Natural Gas Vehicles And Infrastructure
PRESS RELEASE - Building Six New CNG Fueling Stations and Adding Nearly 450 Alternative Fuel Vehicles
UPS Recognized As One Of World’s Most Ethical Companies For Eleventh Consecutive Year
PRESS RELEASE - US 03/13/17 Atlanta, GA
UPS Tests Residential Delivery Via Drone Launched From Atop Package Car
PRESS RELEASE - US 02/21/17 Lithia, Fla.
Ford Looks to AI, Biomimicry Solutions to Stay Ahead of the Curve
PRODUCT, SERVICE & DESIGN INNOVATION - Two new announcements from Ford highlight how the auto and mobility company is harnessing technology to get ahead. With ambitious plans to launch an autonomous vehicle in 2021, Ford has announced that it is investing $1 billion over the next five years in Argo AI, an artificial intelligence company founded by former Google and Uber leaders, to develop a virtual driver system.
Trending: UK Emerges as Sharing Economy Hub While Korea Treads Carefully
PRODUCT, SERVICE & DESIGN INNOVATION - People have been sharing goods and services with one another since the beginning of time, but it was not until recently that this age-old practice revealed itself a force of transformation for the economy. Disrupting traditional business practices and paving the way to a new era, the sharing economy shows no sign of slowing down. And while some are embracing it, others remain resistant.
London Surpasses Annual Air Pollution Limits 5 Days Into 2017; Mary Poppins Is Not Amused
BEHAVIOR CHANGE - The City of London broke its 2017 air pollution limits just five days into the new year, a whole three days ahead of its 2016 record. In response, Greenpeace enlisted the help of Mary Poppins to call on politicians to clean up the UK’s air to protect children’s lungs. A silhouette of the childhood champion was spotted flying high over Parliament, armed with her iconic umbrella and a new accessory — a pollution mask.
Europe Needs to Cut Transport Emissions by 94% to Keep Climate Commitments
LEADERSHIP - According to a new report by Germany’s Öko-Institut, Europe has its work cut out for it if it intends to stop the planet’s temperature rising above the two-degree limit agreed upon by world leaders at COP21. As it stands, the EU will need to cut global warming transport emissions by 94% by 2050 — a lofty goal that will require significant efforts be undertaken by all Member States. The Paris Agreement, which came into effect in November 2016, sets the cap at two agrees above pre-industrial levels, with an aspirational goal of 1.5%. But climate experts warn that even a two-degree rise could have catastrophic impacts.
GM Exceeds Landfill-Free Goal, Starts Testing Autonomous Vehicles
PRODUCT, SERVICE & DESIGN INNOVATION - General Motors (GM) achieved a record number of landfill-free facilitiesin 2016, exceeding its commitment four years early. The company now operates 152 global facilities that recycle, reuse or convert to energy all waste from daily operations, including 100 manufacturing sites and 52 non-manufacturing sites.
C40 Pledges End to Diesel, Partners with J&J to Link Urban Air Quality to Human Health
COLLABORATION - At the recent C40 Mayors Summit in Mexico City, the City – along with Paris, Madrid and Athens - pledged to remove all diesel vehicles by 2025, as part of an effort by mayors to improve the quality of air for citizens. The pledge also includes a plan to incentivize alternative vehicles and promote walking and cycling infrastructure, helping to deliver on the ambition of the Paris Agreement.
First UPS U.S. Delivery eBike Debuts In Portland, Ore.
PRESS RELEASE - eBike To Help Solve Ever-Evolving Demands of Urban Logistics
UPS And Sealed Air Partner To Provide Powerful E-Commerce Packaging And Shipping Solutions
PRESS RELEASE - UPS and Sealed Air Corporation today announced a strategic partnership to help retailers, e-tailers, and businesses around the world maximize the efficiency of their packaging operations, minimize packaging waste, and reduce annual shipping costs.
Trending: Uber, Nissan Further Disrupt Car Ownership with New Takes on Sharing Model
PRODUCT, SERVICE & DESIGN INNOVATION - With car sharing becoming an increasingly popular solution for cities and millennials, automakers are finding new ways to standout in a crowded market. Last week, David Plouffe, chief strategic adviser of Uber Technologies Inc., announced intentions to create a new market and assist smart cities with developing better transportation systems. While at a technology forum in Taipei, Plouffe explained that a lot of Uber clients aren’t taxi users, and that the company gives opportunities for drivers to create an extra income for themselves, outside of their main careers.
Sealed Air Debuts New StealthWrap™ Packaging Technology, Eliminating Outer Boxes for Select Consumer Orders
PRESS RELEASE - Sealed Air Corporation (NYSE: SEE) today announced the launch of its StealthWrap™ ultra durable cartoning solution, a patented micro-layer, opaque cartoning alternative which allows primary package cartons to be protected for transit without the need for outer boxes or additional packaging materials. The company also announced that XPO Logistics (NYSE: XPO), a leading global provider of transportation and supply chain solutions, will be the first to bring this innovative packaging solution to market in the logistics industry. XPO is deploying StealthWrap™ in several distribution centers where it fulfills and ships e-commerce orders for customers.
United Airlines Receives Highest Rating of Any Airline for Climate Action, 3 Other Sustainability Awards
PRESS RELEASE - United Airlines is proud to announce that we have been honored with four awards in just the past week, recognizing our work to make environmental sustainability part of the DNA of our operations.
United Airlines and Clean the World Partner to Assemble Hygiene Kits For Hub-Based Charities
PRESS RELEASE - United Airlines and Clean the World Partner to Assemble Hygiene Kits For Hub-Based Charities Volunteers in cities across the country and in the U.K. gather to help those in critical need
PepsiCo, Nestlé, McCain Among Firms to Set Food Industry Sustainability Targets for 2025
LEADERSHIP - The host of food and drink company members of the United Kingdom’s (UK’s) Food and Drink Federation (FDF) have developed a series of new sustainability commitments. The newly-released “Ambition 2025” document builds on the group’s previous “Five-Fold Environmental Ambition” and includes goals related to climate change, food waste, packaging, water, transport, supply chains and natural capital, as well as case studies highlighting some of their members’ best practices.
Rwanda Launches World’s First National Drone Delivery Service Powered By Zipline
PRESS RELEASE - US 10/13/16 Atlanta and Kigali, Rwanda Up To 150 Emergency Medical Drone Flights a Day
This Virtual Planning Tool Helped San Francisco Develop a Tech Roadmap for Its Sustainability Goals
CLEANTECH - A data-driven modeling tool is helping cities – including San Francisco – reach their sustainability goals by outlining which technologies will provide the greatest impact. According to a study released last week, electric car sharing alone has the potential to reduce emissions by half a million tonnes by 2050 – representing a 13 percent reduction in GHGs from a single technology.
