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Smart Energy Voices Podcast: Episode 108 - The Intersection of AI and Sustainability
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil sits down with Megan Lorenzen, Director of Climate and Energy at Salesforce, to discuss the intersection of AI, energy and sustainability. Megan shares insights on Salesforce's efforts in clean energy deployment, including their 100% renewable energy commitment and their role in the global energy transition. They also explore Salesforce's innovative approaches to AI, including the balance between AI's potential to drive climate action and its environmental impact. Megan shares Salesforce’s new sustainable AI policy principles and discusses their engagement with policymakers to promote effective climate legislation, while providing a comprehensive look at how leading technology firms are navigating the complex landscape of energy and AI for a sustainable future.
Salesforce Survey Reveals AI Optimism — and Concerns
More than six in 10 sustainability professionals report their company must balance AI’s benefits with environmental costs, according to a survey from Salesforce.
Salesforce Announces Strategic Climate Investments
Salesforce announced three climate initiatives including carbon removal solutions, an expansion of its renewable energy portfolio, and a grant opportunity for nonprofits advancing a just energy transition.
Google, Meta, Microsoft, Salesforce Pledge 20M Tons Carbon Removal
Google, Meta, Microsoft and Salesforce announced the Symbiosis Coalition, an advance market commitment for nature-based removal credits in the voluntary carbon market.
Salesforce Introduces Sustainable AI Policy Principles
Salesforce announced its new framework guiding AI regulation to minimize environmental impact and spur climate innovation. The Sustainable AI Policy Principles call for prioritizing responsible development of AI technology to allow organizations to make a positive impact while ensuring continued equity and sustainability.
Salesforce Starts ‘Green Code’ Initiative For Lower Carbon Footprint
Salesforce launched a new initiative to help lower carbon emissions associated with the software development lifecycle called Green Code.
Salesforce Plans to Lower Emissions at Offices, Data Centers
Software company Salesforce announced it will develop an action plan to reduce its impacts and dependencies on nature across its value chain including data centers, offices, people, and products by 2025.
Salesforce to Buy RECs in Emerging Markets
Salesforce announced the purchase of 280,000 megawatt hours (MWh) of renewable energy certificates (RECs) from small, distributed energy projects over the next eight years to accelerate clean electricity access in emerging markets.
Salesforce Launches Carbon Credit Marketplace
Salesforce, a global CRM company, introduced Net Zero Marketplace, a platform that makes carbon credit purchases simple and transparent, allowing organizations to accelerate climate positive impact at scale.
Salesforce Invest $100 Million for Carbon Removal Technologies
Salesforce announced plans to purchase $100 million of durable carbon credits from technologies that remove carbon from the atmosphere at scale.
Salesforce Launches Net Zero Cloud
Salesforce launched its Net Zero Cloud 2.0 globally to help organizations like Mastercard, Deloitte Germany, Uhuru and MillerKnoll track GHG emissions reach their climate goals of net zero emissions.
Salesforce Tying Executive Compensation to ESG Goal
Salesforce will include ESG goals as part of its executive compensation programs.
Salesforce Reaches Net-Zero Emissions Across Value Chain
Salesforce announced Sept. 21 that it has achieved net zero across its entire value chain and 100% renewable energy use in its operations.
Amazon Celebrates 86 New Signatories to The Climate Pledge
Amazon and Global Optimism announced Sept. 20 that 86 new signatories have joined The Climate Pledge, including Procter & Gamble, HP, Salesforce, ASOS and Nespresso.
Salesforce Issues First Sustainability Bond for $1 Billion
Salesforce issued its first Sustainability Bond offering at a total of $1 billion, the proceeds of which will finance or refinance one or more projects from its environmental strategy.
Alphabet, Facebook, Amazon and Others Urge SEC to Require Climate Disclosures
Alphabet, Amazon, Autodesk, eBay, Facebook, Intel and Salesforce issued a joint letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission signaling their support for a requirement that businesses regularly issue climate change disclosures.
Salesforce Adds Emissions Reduction Requirement to Supplier Contracts
By adding a Sustainability Exhibit to supplier contracts, Salesforce now requires its suppliers to set science-based emissions targets by 2024. As it works with suppliers to plan emissions reduction, the company will decrease its supply chain’s carbon footprint.
Salesforce vows to advocate for better climate policies
Salesforce announced March 8 that it has incorporated climate action into its public policy platform of the company's top priorities and is committed to advocating for policies that call for net-zero emissions by 2050.
Starbucks, Gap, Bloomberg, Salesforce and others to receive power from new solar project
A 133.6 MW solar plant that will supply energy to Bloomberg, Cox Enterprises, Gap, Salesforce, Starbucks and Workday was recently completed and will be brought online this week.
300+ U.S. businesses lobby Congress for climate issues
More than 330 businesses, including Adobe, Capital One, CommonSpirit Health, DSM North America, Dow, Eileen Fisher, General Mills, Mars, Inc., Microsoft, NIKE, Salesforce and VISA, have teamed up on a bipartisan coalition that is urging federal lawmakers to incorporate more resilient and sustainable climate solutions into economic recovery plans following COVID-19.
Why Corporate Sustainability Must Change
Developing a corporate sustainability strategy has never been more important. In this column, Patrick Flynn, Senior Director of Sustainability for Salesforce discusses how new technologies, partnerships, and robust environmental data give companies a chance to do well and do good, while making the biggest positive impact .
Walmart, Salesforce now receiving power from newly operational wind farm
A 205 MW wind farm in Illinois that will supply power to Walmart and Salesforce was recently competed and is now delivering clean power to the commercial customers.
Bloomberg & aggregation partners win award
The Corporate Renewable Energy Aggregation Group, including Bloomberg, Cox Enterprises, Gap Inc., Salesforce, and Workday, has been recognized with a Green Power Leadership Award for Market Development.
It’s time for Virginia to power a clean energy future
Salesforce is calling on Virginia’s utilities, regulators, and lawmakers to prioritize clean energy in their policymaking and grid-planning activities. This column from Patrick Flynn, VP of sustainability at Salesforce, argues that with 70% of the world's internet traffic flowing through data centers in Virginia, the state needs to do better than generating only less than 6% of its power from renewable resources.
Tech giants join to demand increased RE, storage from Dominion
Ten large technology companies joined together to sign a letter demanding that Dominion Energy provide clean energy options for these large electric power users. The companies all operate in the northern Virginia area that is serviced by Dominion.
Bloomberg, Salesforce, The Gap and others aggregate for VPPA
Bloomberg, Cox Enterprises, Gap Inc., Salesforce, and Workday have joined forces to collectively purchase 42.5 megawatts of a 100-megawatt North Carolina solar project as the Corporate Renewable Energy Aggregation Group.
Saleforce signs its largest PPA
Salesforce has signed a 15-year PPA for 80 megawatts produced from the Bright Stalk Wind Farm in McLean County, Ill. This PPA is Salesforce’s largest to date as it works towards a goal of 100% renewable energy.
Salesforce's FY18 Stakeholder Impact Report
"Business is an incredibly powerful platform for change," In his presentation at the Smart Energy Decisions Renewable Energy Sourcing Forum on June 19, Patrick Flynn, senior director of sustainability at Salesforce, said, “A good sustainability strategy should start within the four walls of the company
Salesforce hits 100% RE for 2 office buildings
Cloud computing and customer relationship management company Salesforce.com Inc. announced Aug. 7 that two of its office towers in San Francisco are now sourcing 100% renewable energy.
Salesforce strives for 100% renewable energy
After hitting its energy efficiency goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in April, Salesforce is working toward achieving its building certification goals and achieving 100% renewable energy use as outlined in its newest sustainability report.
