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Switch from diesel to electric in rail transportation Action

Switch from diesel to electric in rail transportation

Switching from diesel-powered to electricity-based rail transport can reduce direct fuel combustion emissions from diesel

Explained by WBCSD WBCSD
  • Electric transport
  • Freight
  • Product design
Last updated: 01/11/2022
Decarbonize road freight with battery electric trucks Action

Decarbonize road freight with battery electric trucks

A switch from ICE to BEV trucks in transportation, using electric motors, can reduce direct fuel combustions emissions from fossil fuels

Explained by WBCSD WBCSD
  • Electric Vehicles
  • Freight
  • Procurement policy
Last updated: 01/11/2022
Switch to solar energy with rooftop photovoltaics Action

Switch to solar energy with rooftop photovoltaics

A shift in the power mix from coal- and gas-based electricity generation to photovoltaics can substantially reduce related lifecycle emissions

Explained by WBCSD WBCSD
  • Electricity
  • Investment strategy
  • Photovoltaics
  • Procurement policy
Last updated: 01/11/2022
Set sustainable energy management standards Case Study

Set sustainable energy management standards

Setting sustainable energy management standards to drive the implementation of renewable energy strategies all over the company's operations

Applied by Philips Philips
  • Business Strategy
  • Operational policies
  • Renewable Energy
Last updated: 31/10/2022
Use biofuel (ethanol) in light vehicles Case Study

Use biofuel (ethanol) in light vehicles

With the aim of reducing its GHG emissions related to logistics activities, Iguá sought to use biofuels in the fleet

Applied by Iguá Saneamento Iguá Saneamento
  • Low-carbon fuel
  • Procurement policy
  • Renewable fuels
Last updated: 24/11/2016