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Kraft Heinz sets GHG goal in 1st sustainability report
Among a wide range of corporate social responsibility goals outlined in Kraft Heinz's inaugural corporate social responsibility report, the company outlined plans to reduce overall greenhouse gas emissions by 5.1% and implement a series of onsite renewable energy projects.
Dell aims for 80% energy intensity reduction by 2020
Dell Inc. continues to make progress on its clean energy and energy intensity reduction goals, stating in its fiscal year 2017 sustainability report that it sourced 24% of its electricity from renewable energy sources and has reduced intensity by 54%.
AB InBev reports $60M in energy efficiency savings
The world's largest brewer, Anheuser-Busch InBev, just recently committed to 100% renewable energy and made its first wind power purchase agreement, but its efforts in energy efficiency are more than a decade in the making.
Lockheed Martin cuts energy use 21% in 6 years
Lockheed Martin says it completed more than 60 total energy-efficiency and carbon reduction projects in 2016 including HVAC, lighting, building control systems, building envelope, renewable energy projects and retro-commissioning.
Oregon wind project is Apple's largest to-date
Apple Inc. has entered into two new power purchase agreements for wind and solar energy in Oregon utilizing the state's direct access program.
Deutsche Bank to stop new coal project financing
Citing climate impacts, Deutsche Bank said it will stop granting new financing for greenfield thermal coal mining as well as new coal-fired power plant construction.
Already leader in landfill gas, Waste Management will increase solar, wind project hosting in 2017
As both a supplier and user of renewable energy, Waste Management Inc. has as taken a holistic approach to cutting greenhouse gas emissions that includes energy conservation and renewable energy sources, landfill gas in particular.
P&G moves toward cleaner power with wind, biomass
Toward its goal of using 30% renewable energy by 2020, Procter & Gamble is currently at about 10%, according to its first-ever corporate citizenship report.
Amex increased energy efficiency 38% in 4 years
American Express cut its absolute carbon emissions 10% between 2011 and 2015 through a combination of energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives.
Microsoft outlines data center clean energy goals
Toward its goal of powering its data centers with 50% renewable energy by the end of 2018, Microsoft has said it got 44% of the way there in fiscal 2016.
PepsiCo reports $96M+ in energy cost savings
PepsiCo's energy efficiency efforts have saved the company more than $96 million since 2006; looking forward, it plans to combine efficiency with cleaner power to meet its 2025 sustainability goals.
PG&E's efficiency programs have saved $227M
California utility PG&E on Oct. 6 released its 2016 corporate sustainability report, highlighting continued efforts in energy efficiency and renewable energy sourcing among its broader sustainability initiatives.
Seeking 'climate neutrality,' Xerox cuts energy use
Xerox has reduced its energy consumption 12% since 2012, according to the global business services company's 2016 sustainability report, which details its successful energy saving strategies.
Arby's reports 15% energy use reduction since 2011
In its first-ever corporate sustainability report, Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. said it has reduced energy use at its restaurants by 15.2% from 2011 to 2016.
Ball signs 1st solar, wind deals in California, Ohio
Ball Corp., best known for its early production of glass jars and lids, has joined a growing number of U.S. manufacturers turning to renewable energy to help power their operations.
Iron Mountain crushes 2015 corporate energy goals
The storage and information management services company slashed energy use 12% while increasing its use of renewable energy sixfold in 2015, according to its new corporate responsibility report, which also details its successes in utilizing solar.
Norfolk Southern reports energy, emissions reductions
Transportation giant Norfolk Southern on Aug. 9 outlined a series of accomplishments aimed at increasing energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, including lighting upgrades expected to deliver $2.1M in annual savings.
Johnson & Johnson details sustainability progress
Johnson & Johnson released is "Citizenship and Sustainability 2020 Goals" presentation.
International Paper drives toward 2020 energy targets
International Paper Co. said it is on track to reach its 2020 energy reduction targets.
29% of Owens Corning's grid-purchased power came from renewables in 2015
Owens Corning reported that 29% of its grid-supplied power came from renewable sources in 2015, up from 18% in 2014. The industrial company also detailed its energy efficiency initiatives in its 2015 sustainability report.
SABMiller lists 3.2-MW California solar array among carbon reduction tactics
Multinational brewing and beverage company SABMiller achieved $116M in cost savings through energy efficiency and water initiatives in 2016 compared to 2010.
AIG boasts energy efficiency efforts, sustainability work with suppliers, in citizenship report
The American International Group Inc. has spent more than $430 million over two years to upgrade worldwide offices with energy efficient lighting and sustainability manufactured products.
Dow Chemical hits snag in energy intensity reduction, plunges forward in renewables
Dow Chemical Co. fell far short of its targeted energy intensity cuts in 2015, but still achieved its GHG reductions goal and continues to plow forward with its adoption of renewable energy.
HP targets 40% renewable energy by 2020 on path toward 100%
HP Inc. has announced a series of new sustainability commitments, including a pledge to power its global operations entirely with renewable energy.
Report: 81% of S&P 500 companies published sustainability reports in 2015
The number marks a significant increase from 2011, when just under 20% of S&P-listed companies published such reports, according to the Governance and Accountable Institute.
Amid 3-pronged approach to climate change, Dell reports 16% emissions reductions YOY
Dell's strategy for reducing carbon emissions includes renewable energy sourcing, driving efficiency through its data centers and reducing the energy intensity of its products.
Ford reports 2.4% cut in CO2 emissions per vehicle, targets 30% reduction by 2025
Ford Motor Co. has reduced carbon emissions from its global operations by 2.4% per vehicle produced in 2014 compared to 2013.
Bank of America deployed $14.5B in renewable energy, efficiency projects in 2015
Bank of America has also reduced energy use within its own operations, targeting energy-intense data centers that account for 25% of its total greenhouse gas emissions.
Coal-heavy NRG Energy looks to cut carbon emissions 90% by 2050
NRG Energy, one of largest owners of coal-fired power generation in the country, recently affirmed plans to reduce its carbon emissions over the coming decades.
Kimco Realty reports 15% energy use reduction, continued progress with rooftop solar
Kimco Realty recently reported a 15% reduction in same-site energy consumption at properties within its operational control since 2011.
