Siemens, Unilever, Maersk and DFDS join business coalition calling for 2035 deadline for zero-emissions trucks in EU

The EU needs to show leadership for the sake of the climate and the bloc’s future competitiveness by ensuring all new freight trucks are zero-emissions from 2035, a broad business coalition of 44 companies says. In a letter to the EU Commission, signed by globally recognised brands including Siemens, Maersk, Unilever and PepsiCo, the coalition writes that the 2035 deadline is not just feasible but necessary to fully replace the fossil-powered truck fleet in time for the EU to reach climate neutrality by 2050. A 2035 zero-emissions target for new…

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Unilever International enters deal to make hotel stays more sustainable

Unilever International has entered into a global partnership with IHG Hotels & Resorts to replace bathroom miniatures with bulk amenities in over 4,000 of its properties, to help the hotel group cut its single-use plastics. The term ‘bulk amenities’ is defined as larger bottles or dispensers of at least 235ml in size, which are not replaced after each guest stay. As part of this partnership, we will supply a range of full-size Dove products – hand wash, body wash, shampoo, conditioner and body lotion – to IHG Essentials and Suites…

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