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Smart Energy Voices Podcast: Episode 112 - Heard at REF: Renewable Thermal — The Next Frontier in Decarbonization
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, Zephyr Taylor, Global Commercial Head and Category Director for Renewable Energy at Mars, Inc., takes a close look at the topic of Scope 1 emissions and industrial heat decarbonization. While many companies are comfortable sourcing renewable electricity for their Scope 2 targets, Scope 1 — specifically the challenge of decarbonizing industrial heat — is a different story. This episode tackles the technology, economics, and internal company dynamics required to make progress in this area.
Mars Lowers Emissions by 16%
Mars, a snacks and pet care products and veterinary services manufacturer, continued to decouple carbon emissions from business growth by lowering absolute GHG emissions in the full value chain by 16% since 2015.
Mars Sets Full Value Chain Net Zero Ambition for 2050
Mars, Incorporated announced Oct. 5 its new ambition to reach net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2050.
Mars to Power 2,000 US Vet Hospitals with Illinois Wind
Mars announced Aug. 4 a new PPA that will cover 100% of the electricity needs for the 2,000 U.S. veterinary hospitals within its Mars Veterinary Health network with renewable energy.
Mars goes 100% RE in Australia
Mars, Inc. has announced the purchase of solar energy to deliver 100% of the electricity needed to power its Australian operations by 2020. The global confectionary company signed a PPA with Total Eren for the 200 MW Kiamal Solar Farm in Victoria,
Mars using solar to manufacture Pedigree dog food
Mars Petcare has started using electricity generated from its newest solar garden, linked to its San Bernardino, Calif., manufacturing facility, to produce Pedigree brand dry dog food.
Public-private sector coalition takes on thermal energy
A large group of manufacturers including Mars, Procter & Gamble and General Motors, has joined government and environmental organizations in launching an effort to increase options for access to sustainable, cost-competitive renewable thermal energy.
M&M's launches marketing campaign for wind
A week after parent company Mars outlined a bold new sustainability commitment, M&M's on Sept. 14 launched a new marketing campaign advocating the use of wind energy.
Mars pledges $1B investment in sustainability
Virginia-based Mars Inc. on Sept. 5 made a bold corporate sustainability commitment, pledging to invest $1 billion over the next few years on its initiatives, including efforts to meet its greenhouse gas reduction targets through energy efficiency and using 100% renewable energy.
Mars to power 5 more manufacturing plants with wind
Virginia-based Mars Inc. on Nov. 11 announced plans for a new wind energy project in Mexico that will provide 100% of the electricity used by five of its manufacturing sites in the country.
