Giant Eagle Wants to Have Zero Net Carbon Emissions by 2040

(Pittsburgh, Pa.) Giant Eagle announced that they are attempting to reduce their carbon dioxide output by 50% by 2030 and will seek to get to net zero carbon emissions by 2040.

Giant Eagle says is planning on achieving those goals by:

1) Converting their fleet of 200 trucks to 100 percent alternative energy.

2) Infrastructure improvements that target carbon reduction and energy efficiency such as smart lighting solutions and greener HVAC systems.
3) Investments into green energy solutions including direct green power purchasing agreements and other renewable power investments.

4) Investments into negative emissions technologies which include carbon capture, soil sequestration and reforestation

This initiative will include electricity, refrigeration and fuel used in stores, offices and with related transit of goods, according to Giant Eagle. Giant Eagle also says it will focus on other sustain-ability efforts.


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