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Danone’s Ohio yogurt plant turns residuals into renewable energy through $40 million facility
Working with Danone USA and the Village of Minster, PurposeEnergy has commissioned a $40 million facility that converts up to 250,000 gallons of organic residuals a day into renewable biogas, clean water and soil amendments, cutting an estimated 3,200 tons of CO2e a year.
Eco-friendly and sustainable claims now need proof under new EU rules
The EU's Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive now applies across all 27 member states, prohibiting terms such as "eco-friendly" and "sustainable," and requiring detailed, verifiable plans behind environmental pledges.
Nestlé’s dairy emissions drop by 26% through supply chain partnerships
Nestlé achieved 26% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions across its dairy supply chain since 2018 through regenerative agriculture partnerships, yet stakeholders stress that scaling beyond pilot programs requires industry-wide collaboration on farmer financing, data infrastructure, and standardized program design.
Walmart achieves 99.9% certified sustainable coffee sourcing, advances deforestation goals
Walmart reported FY2026 progress including the elimination of synthetic dyes and additional ingredients from private brand foods, 99.9% sustainable certified coffee sourcing, and verification of 97.3% South American beef farms as deforestation-free.
PepsiCo advances regenerative agriculture across 4.7 million acres, reduces emissions 24% on climate path to 2030
PepsiCo has released 2025 ESG performance data showing progress across climate, agriculture, nutrition, and water stewardship, with its beverage portfolio composition exceeding sugar reduction targets while maintaining emissions reductions across multiple scopes.
The Anam Foundation commits to tree planting and community development across Vietnam
The hospitality group has launched "Anam Green Life," a long-term initiative committing 1 billion VND annually to plant trees in schools, public spaces, and neighborhoods where greenery will have the greatest community benefit.
World’s largest meat producer JBS abandons net-zero by 2040 target, drops deforestation commitments
JBS has abandoned its net-zero by 2040 commitment and removed references to deforestation targets from its latest sustainability report, shifting focus to direct operational emissions that account for less than 3% of its total carbon footprint.
EveGrocer launches ESG blockchain marketplace, net-zero mobility service for food brands
The Filipino online grocer has launched evegrocer.app, a blockchain-based marketplace measuring and verifying vendor ESG impact, while operating a net-zero mobility service for partner FMCG and food brands across Metro Manila.
Mars achieves 100% renewable electricity across U.S. operations, reports 6.4% value chain emissions reduction
Mars, Incorporated has achieved 100% renewable electricity across all U.S. operations including factories, offices, veterinary hospitals, and diagnostic labs, while reducing absolute greenhouse gas emissions across its full value chain by 6.4% in 2025, according to its latest Sustainable in a Generation Report.
Carlsberg Britvic taps grid flexibility revenue as food manufacturers support renewable energy integration
The beverage manufacturer has enrolled in the UK's Capacity Market through energy flexibility provider Enel X, pledging to adjust energy consumption during grid emergencies while generating additional revenue.
