Metro Ports announced a significant environmental milestone in their voluntary efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. A new review of their 2023-2024 emissions data confirms that the transition to renewable diesel (R99) has led to an 85% reduction in carbon emissions from Metro’s Port of Long Beach operations. A Cleaner Future with Renewable Diesel By switching from conventional diesel to R99 renewable diesel—made from renewable sources like used cooking oil and agricultural waste—Metro Ports has drastically cut its carbon footprint while continuing to grow its operations. The latest emissions study found that total Scope 1 emissions dropped by 85%, from 774 metric tonnes in 2023 to 118 in 2024. Fossil fuel-related CO2 emissions fell by 86% as Metro’s reliance on traditional diesel decreased. Biofuel CO2 emissions increased as they transitioned to renewable energy sources. Unlike fossil fuels, biofuels release recently absorbed carbon from the atmosphere, making them a much cleaner alternative.
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