Scope 3 Emissions Spotlight

Reporting and planning requirements for value chain Scope 3 emissions ramp up In a December post we provided an introduction to the different emission scopes (1, 2 and 3) and discussed how they fit together to form a company’s full emissions picture. Today we’re focused more specifically on Scope 3, or what are sometimes referred […]

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The Benefits of Ethanol Products 

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Every year, we hear more about global warming and greenhouse gasses. We know one of the biggest causes of our environmental issues is pollution. While it can be hard to balance owning a fleet with being conscious of your environmental impact, there are a few small changes you can make to reduce your footprint.  Ethanol […]

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The Difference Between Carbon Offsets and RECs

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These days, many of us are looking to reduce our impact on the environment. In the trucking industry, the need for sustainability is more important than ever before. You might already be making strides toward sustainability through practices like purchasing carbon offset certificates. But carbon offsets aren’t your only option. Did you know can also […]

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The dueling commentaries on the carbon benefits of U.S. biofuels offer a compelling contrast.

On one hand, Harvard’s Daniel P. Schrag explained why climate experts concur that biofuels “represent our best chance at a low-carbon, low-cost alternative to petroleum-based fuels.” Mainstream science agrees. Peer-reviewed research from Environmental Health & Engineering, authored by scientists from Harvard, Tufts, and MIT, shows that lifecycle emissions for ethanol are at least 46 percent lower […]

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Carbon Offsets Explained

An infographic on Carbon Offsets

Guttman Renewables Breaks Down How Carbon Offsets Can Be Used to Meet Your Emissions Reduction Goals The topic of carbon offsets seems to be everywhere right now—from businesses utilizing offsets to meet their net zero commitments, to the various co-benefits and sustainable development goals associated with offset projects. To many, they’ve become a symbol of […]

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Source One Transportation begins carbon neutral fuel initiative

January 31, 2023 Source One Transportation begins carbon neutral fuel initiative. BELLE VERNON, PENNSYLVANIA — Source One Transportation, LLC, is taking a greater role in powering a cleaner, more environmentally friendly future for its customers, employees, and the communities it serves through their carbon neutral fuel initiative. With the support of Guttman Renewables, the sustainable […]

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Carbon Offsets Project: Intermodal Transportation

From Emissions Challenge to Offset Opportunity For a major transportation Company to establish itself as a forward-thinking and environmentally conscious company, they need to address the high volume of emissions generated from their over-the-road trucking shipments, which were standing in the way of their sustainability goals, including: The Carbon Offsets Project: Finding A Sustainable Solution […]

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Benefits of Carbon Offsets

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Climate change is at the front of our minds these days, especially for those of us in the transportation industry. How can we keep our businesses running and get fleets on the road while also reducing our environmental impact? One simple solution is purchasing carbon offsets. Purchasing carbon offsets allows you to leverage emission reduction […]

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A quick overview of Scope 1, 2 and 3 Emissions

Even if you understand the basics of carbon offsets , it’s easy to get bogged down in the complexity, acronyms and jargon that conjure up images of Clark Griswold’s tangled ball of holiday lights (a timely nod to the cinematic masterpiece that is Christmas Vacation). Today, we’ll try to help unravel that complexity a bit by […]

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Farm Bill 2023: Rural Development & Energy Programs

Every five years, Congress passes legislation that sets national agriculture, nutrition, conservation, and forestry policy. This bill, referred to as the “Farm Bill”, includes policies that impact the ethanol industry and the farmers who support ethanol production. During the week of 11/14, the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture held a hearing titled, “Farm Bill 2023: […]

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