Month: September 2025

DP World Deploys Electric Internal Transfer Vehicles In Thailand

Stuart Mitchell

In its latest move towards achieving greener logistics, DP World, a leading global supply chain provider, has taken another significant step in its decarbonisation strategy with the deployment of five new electric internal transfer vehicles (eITVs) within its operations at Laem Chabang International Terminal (LCIT). The first batch of eITVs is expected to reduce carbon emissions by approximately 60% when compared to current ITVs powered by diesel. DP World aims to complete the full conversion fleet by 2030, which will decrease the terminal’s overall carbon footprint by around 12%, in…

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SHEIN and Lufthansa Cargo sign MoU to explore initiatives to promote more sustainable air transportation

Stuart Mitchell

The global online fashion and lifestyle retailer, SHEIN, and the leading air cargo airline, Lufthansa Cargo, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore a range of initiatives to drive the adoption of sustainable solutions for air freight. In the MoU signed on August 19, 2025, the two companies confirmed their intention to finalise the adoption of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) offsetting solutions for SHEIN deliveries within the next six months, as well as a range of other initiatives to promote the transition to renewable and lower-carbon energy sources…

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Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal Coalition Launches, Creates Forum to Responsibly Grow the Field

Stuart Mitchell

The Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal Coalition (“mCDR Coalition”) launched recently, bringing together global leaders across companies, nonprofits, and academic institutions to support the responsible growth of marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR). The coalition helps inform and advance research, support evidence-based policy engagements, and build relationships between leaders in science, conservation, and governance.  The mCDR Coalition provides a platform for knowledge-sharing and collaboration on mCDR across a variety of pathways and perspectives. Members of this group have been meeting for nearly two years to align on shared challenges and opportunities for…

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New Rice Farming Methodology From Global Heat Reduction Initiative Zeros In on Projects That Reduce Climate Super Pollutants

Stuart Mitchell

The Global Heat Reduction Initiative (GHR) released a first-of-its-kind methodology that will measure and reward the reduction in climate super pollutants achieved through more sustainable rice cultivation practices. In addition to covering the full range of greenhouse gases including the powerful climate pollutants, methane and nitrous oxide, it also accounts for black carbon emissions associated with burning and equipment operations. The methodology also enables users for the first time to assess the global heat reduction value of reducing these emissions over near-term timeframes, such as between now and 2030 or…

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Whole Foods Market Foundation Awards $3,425,000 to Schools To Grow 950 Edible Gardens Serving Nearly 555,000 Students

Stuart Mitchell

Whole Foods Market Foundation announced recently that 950 garden grants will be awarded to schools to start or expand edible learning spaces. For the second year, Amazon Fresh is supporting the program with $150,000, funding 48 garden grants. New this year, 100 select garden grant recipients are receiving additional funding totaling $100,000 from Newman’s Own Foundation to further their garden programs. The total $3.425 million investment will serve 554,385 students by providing $3,500 grants in the U.S and Canada. This year’s award is the largest annual investment in the garden…

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