Energy Management Articles
MillerKnoll's Targets Validated by SBTi
MillerKnoll, a collective of design brands, received approval from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its near-term science-based emissions reduction targets covering its global activities.
BBVA Doubles Target to Fund Sustainable Businesses
BBVA plans to allocate €700 billion in sustainable business between 2025 to 2029.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast: Episode 116 - Smart and Connected: AT&T’s Carbon-Neutral Future
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil speaks with Shannon Carroll, AVP of Global Environmental Sustainability at AT&T, about the company’s innovative approach to sustainability and its commitment to reach carbon neutrality by 2025. Shannon highlights AT&T’s ambitious goal to reduce its business customers' emissions by one gigaton by 2035 through Smart Climate Solutions. He discusses the challenges businesses face, such as capital allocation and energy optimization, and how AT&T addresses these with solutions that reduce emissions and improve operational efficiency. Listen on your Preferred Podcast Player » In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil speaks with Shannon Carroll, AVP of Global Environmental Sustainability at AT&T, about the company’s innovative approach to sustainability and its commitment to achieving a carbon-neutral future. Shannon highlights AT&T’s ambitious goal to reach carbon neutrality by 2035 and reduce their business customers' emissions by one gigaton by 2035 through Smart Climate Solutions. He discusses the challenges businesses face, such as capital allocation and energy optimization, and how AT&T addresses these with solutions that reduce emissions and improve operational efficiency. Shannon also shares insights into efforts to enhance climate resilience through advanced climate data tools and its contributions to the circular economy.
United Airlines Purchases Carbon Removal
United announced that the UAV Sustainable Flight Fund made an investment in a direct air capture (DAC) company.
Montana State to Spend $50.5 Million for Energy Efficiency Projects
Montana State University will invest $50.5 million for energy efficiency projects that include the maintenance of buildings on its campus.
CapMetro Expands EV Bus Charging
Central Texas bus transit company CapMetro added 2.9 megawatts (MW) of power to its primary bus depot in Austin, Texas.
Desert Garden United Church of Christ Adopts Solar
Desert Garden United Church of Christ (UCC) in Arizona added solar panels to lower its energy costs.
McCain Foods Lowers Emissions 12%
McCain Foods announced the company lowered emissions by 12% and continues to make progress towards its goal to provide products that are more sustainably sourced.
Southwire Receives SBTi Validation
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated the GHG emissions reduction targets submitted by Southwire, a North American wire and cable company.
SATO’s Vietnam Factory Transitions to 100% RE
SATO Holdings Corporation announced that its subsidiary, SATO Vietnam Co., Ltd., is transitioning to 100% renewable energy through the implementation of International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-RECs).
Novelis Tests Hydrogen Use in Recycling Furnace
Novelis Inc., a sustainable aluminum solutions manufacturer, announced that it has successfully tested using hydrogen fuel to power a recycling furnace at its U.K. plant in Latchford, Warrington.
Tik Tok, Two Drifters Obtain Carbon Removal
Social media company Tik Tok and brewer Two Drifters signed an agreement for 6,000 tons of CO2 removal.
GFL Environmental Raises Emissions Target
GFL Environmental recently increased its GHG emissions reduction target to a 30% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2021 base year.
How Amazon approaches carbon credits, a key tool in the fight against climate change
In its approach to carbon credits, Amazon focuses on reducing tropical forest loss, restoring degraded land, and advancing technologies to remove CO2 from the atmosphere. Learn more about how Amazon quantifies these actions to track its contributions to the fight against climate change, and how carbon credits fit into its overall sustainability strategy.
Madison, Wisconsin Adopts More RE
The City of Madison, Wisconsin, has achieved progress toward its goal of powering all municipal operations with 100% renewable energy by 2030.
Pfeiffer Vacuum+Fab Solutions Receives SBTi Approval
Pfeiffer Vacuum+Fab Solutions, a member of the global Busch Group, announces that its science-based targets for reducing carbon emissions were approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Microsoft to Deploy 100 MW Solar in Arkansas, Louisiana
Microsoft announced a new multi-year agreement to deploy up to 100 megawatts of renewable energy projects over the next three years in historically underinvested communities in Louisiana and Arkansas.
HH Global Updates Emissions Plan
HH Global, a global marketing activation services company, announced an update to its emissions plan.
Coster Group Switches to 100% RE
Coster Group, a global aerosol and dispensing packaging company, announced that it has successfully transitioned to 100% electricity from renewable sources across all operations worldwide.
Heineken Lowers Emissions 34%
Since 2022, Heineken achieved a 34% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions.
Amer Sports Secures SBTi Validation
Amer Sports announced the company reached a milestone in its sustainability goals with validation by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its near-term and net-zero science-based targets.
SED 2025 WISE Winners Announced
Smart Energy Decisions is proud to announce the winner of its fourth annual WISE (Women in Smart Energy) Awards.
Weekend Reads: Fusion Reactor Smashes Records; Vail's Manure-Powered Buses
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
IQVIA Lowers Emissions 27%
IQVIA, a global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence, announced the company achieved a 27% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions against its 2019 baseline.
Four Covestro Sites Adopt RECs
Covestro, a supplier of high-tech polymer materials, announced that four of its U.S. sites have reached net-zero Scope 2 electricity emissions through the allocation of renewable energy certificates (RECs).
BASF Coatings Deploys RE in North America
BASF's Coatings division transitioned to 100% renewable electricity at its North American sites in Greenville, Ohio, and Blackman Township in Jackson County, Michigan, effective January 2025.
Amazon Adds Solar in Mississippi
Tech company Amazon announced the addition of solar power in Mississippi.
Case Study: Hawaiʻi Island Retreat
Hawaiʻi Island Retreat, a 20-room eco-boutique sustainable hotel, operates on 100% onsite renewable energy generation from solar photovoltaic, solar thermal, a wind turbine, and a battery energy storage system and an emergency generator. In a case study from Better Buildings, learn more about the hotel's journey to operate completely off-grid — including project development, evolution, costs and community benefits.
Three Army Bases Conduct Energy Efficiency Programs
Capital improvements will be conducted at Army military housing at Fort Bragg, North Carolina; Fort Meade, Maryland; and Fort Sill, Oklahoma, via a more than $200 million Energy Saving Performance Contract (ESPC) to lower energy use.
DHL Group Tests Electric Trucks
DHL Group entered into a partnership to jointly develop an electric truck with a fuel-powered generator, making it possible to shift to battery-electric road transport without having to wait for a complete charging network.
