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Reduce food waste with efficient packaging Action

Reduce food waste with efficient packaging

Packaging can reduce food waste by extending shelf life and preventing contamination. However, packaging strategies should be carefully designed to minimize waste and emissions.

Explained by The Carbon Trust The Carbon Trust
  • Food
  • Food waste
  • Packaging
Last updated: 20/11/2023
Adopt smart storage solutions to reduce food waste Action

Adopt smart storage solutions to reduce food waste

Around 13% of food loss occurs due to inadequate refrigeration; sustainable cold chains can reduce emissions and increase revenue by keeping perishable items fresher for longer.

Explained by The Carbon Trust The Carbon Trust
  • Energy efficiency
  • Food
  • Food waste
Last updated: 20/11/2023
Produce sodium chlorite with clean energy Case Study

Produce sodium chlorite with clean energy

Cutting emissions by reducing imports while addressing Scope 2 emissions through the use of clean electrical energy.

Applied by Sabará Group Sabará Group
  • Procurement policy
  • Renewable Energy
  • Supply chain
  • Transport
Last updated: 20/11/2023
Invest in solar power for affordable and clean energy supply Case Study

Invest in solar power for affordable and clean energy supply

Companies can develop rooftop solar power infrastructure to cut emissions and achieve energy independence

Applied by Ekol Logistics Ekol Logistics
  • Investment strategy
  • Photovoltaics
  • Procurement policy
  • Rooftop
Last updated: 20/11/2023
Design low-carbon products with circular economy principles Case Study

Design low-carbon products with circular economy principles

Design low carbon products by incorporating circular economy principles into product design focusing on eco-friendly materials & energy efficiency.

Applied by Asus Asus
  • Circular Economy
  • Energy efficiency
  • PCR materials
  • Product design
Last updated: 20/11/2023
Use renewable energy through distributed generation Case Study

Use renewable energy through distributed generation

Neutralizing GHG emissions from Iguá's electrical matrix using renewable energy from distributed generation.

Applied by Iguá Saneamento Iguá Saneamento
  • Procurement policy
  • Renewable Energy
Last updated: 19/11/2023
Optimize nutrient management for reduced on-farm emissions Action

Optimize nutrient management for reduced on-farm emissions

Companies striving to reduce emissions derived from mineral fertilizers should adopt fertilizer best management practices and Nutrient Use Efficiency (NUE)

Explained by WBCSD WBCSD
  • Fertilizer
  • Resource efficiency
  • Sustainable farming
Last updated: 17/11/2023
Reduce enteric fermentation emissions from ruminant animals Action

Reduce enteric fermentation emissions from ruminant animals

Reduce enteric fermentation emissions from ruminant animals by improving feed quality, animal productivity, and using dietary additives

Explained by WBCSD WBCSD
  • On-farm
  • Sustainable farming
Last updated: 17/11/2023
Lower product emissions with recycled (PCR) plastics Case Study

Lower product emissions with recycled (PCR) plastics

Replace virgin plastic by using PCR (post-consumer recycled) plastics in products to reduce GHG emissions, conserve natural resources and divert waste from landfills and oceans

Applied by Acer Acer
  • Ecodesign
  • PCR plastics
  • Product design
Last updated: 16/11/2023
Build with biobased materials Action

Build with biobased materials

Building with biobased materials instead of CO2 intensive materials like concrete reduces CO2 emissions and energy consumption in buildings.

Explained by Arcadis Arcadis
  • Biobased materials
  • Building insulation
Last updated: 16/11/2023
Engage employees on decarbonization Case Study

Engage employees on decarbonization

Encourages individuals to calculate and track their carbon footprint through a dedicated app, while motivating behavioral change

Applied by Swiss Re Swiss Re
  • Application
  • Employees
  • Operational policies
Last updated: 16/11/2023
Align investment portfolio to net-zero goals Case Study

Align investment portfolio to net-zero goals

CTBC Holding adopted the PCAF methodology to assess portfolio emissions and set up near- and long-term SBTi carbon reduction targets to enable a pathway toward Net Zero by 2050

Applied by CTBC Holding CTBC Holding
  • Finance
  • Investment strategy
  • Operational policies
  • PCAF Method
Last updated: 16/11/2023