NAPERVILLE, Ill., March 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- KeHE Distributors,
a leading natural & organic, fresh and specialty distributor
has partnered with Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (NASDAQ: CLNE) to add
low-carbon emission trucks fueled with renewable natural gas (RNG)
to their California fleet in
2020. By swapping five diesel trucks with natural gas trucks,
KeHE expects an annual carbon reduction of 674 metric tons, the
equivalent of planting 11,120 trees and recycling 235 tons of
landfill waste.
Clean Energy's Redeem™ RNG is a clean low-carbon alternative
fuel produced from organic waste. The environmentally friendly fuel
source has been proven to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at
least 70% versus diesel. Zero Now is an ultra-clean fuel and engine
combination, developed by Clean Energy, to help achieve zero
emissions in the trucking industry.
"As a certified B Corporation and stewards of the environment,
KeHE firmly believes in using our business as a force for good,"
said Chris Sieburg, EVP Operations,
KeHE. "Clean Energy's Zero Now has enabled us to make
progress towards our new carbon reduction goals. By adding trucks
fueled with clean fuel to our fleet, we're able to sustainably
deliver products in a way that aligns with our company's values. To
make the kind of impact we're striving for, progress will be
evolutionary. These are great first steps."
Tom Harden, Corporate Equipment
Manager at KeHE stated, "It made sense for us to partner with
Kenworth, the number one driver preferred truck in America, that
has a long-standing relationship with Clean Energy."
Each of the five Kenworth compressed natural gas (CNG) tractor
trucks will travel approximately 90,000 miles per year using about
15,000 gallons of renewable natural gas per truck annually. The
impactful shift to the Kenworth's natural gas trucks will reduce
the annual carbon emission comparable to removing 143 cars from the
road.
"Switching to trucks fueled with RNG supports KeHE's commitment
to sustainable and responsible living because they create a clear
pathway to the carbon-free distribution of natural and organic
foods," said Chad Lindholm, Vice
President, Clean Energy. "KeHE is a prime example of a fleet taking
action that immediately decreases the environmental impact of their
operations."
"We're grateful for this opportunity to move the needle as part
of our commitment to running a greener fleet," said Laura McCord, KeHE's Executive Director of
Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility. "All drivers have the
opportunity to make an environmental impact through the types of
vehicles they choose to drive every day. With 284.5 million
registered vehicles on the road in the
United States, we're encouraging more companies and
consumers to rethink how they get around."
Visit https://www.cleanenergyfuels.com/zero-now for more
information on Clean Energy and their Zero Now
initiative.
About KeHE
With its nationwide distribution
network, KeHE provides natural & organic, specialty & fresh
products to chain and independent grocery and natural food stores
and other specialty product retailers throughout North
America. KeHE is an employee-owned, B Corporation certified,
company with over 5,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada. Where KeHE
Goes, Goodness Follows.® For more about KeHE,
visit KeHE.com or check out our social media
channels: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram,
& LinkedIn.
About Clean Energy
Clean Energy Fuels Corp.
is the leading provider of natural gas fuel and renewable natural
gas (RNG) fuel for transportation in the
United States and Canada,
with a network of approximately 540 stations across North America that it owns or operates. Clean
Energy builds and operates compressed natural gas (CNG) and
liquefied natural gas (LNG) stations and delivers more CNG, LNG and
RNG vehicle fuel than any other company in the United States. For more information, visit
www.CleanEnergyFuels.com.
KeHE Media Contact:
Ari
Goldsmith
Vice President of Marketing, KeHE
Ari.Goldsmith@KeHE.com
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