Energy Management Articles
NY Groups to Switch to EVs
Government and private groups plan to transition 285 fleet vehicles to low-emission electric options. This combined effort will reduce CO2 emissions by over 7,000 tons per year.
Eaton Closes First Sustainability-Linked Bond
Power management company Eaton announced it closed an offering of sustainability-linked and senior notes.
California Resources Partners for Carbon Capture Project
California Resources Corporation (CRC), a California producer of oil and natural gas, announced the formation of a joint venture with Brookfield Renewable to create a carbon management partnership focused on carbon capture.
Sealed Air Invests in Solar
Sealed Air invested $9 million in a solar farm that is now powering its Madera, California manufacturing facility.
Crown Holdings Increased Renewable Power Use
Crown Holdings, Inc., a supplier of rigid packaging products, achieved an 11% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions and 30% of electricity used in 2021 was consumed from renewable sources.
New Frameworks for Clean Energy: We're Not In Kansas Anymore
Can you feel a Brand New Day? In this column from DiCE (Diversity in Clean Energy), Dana Clare Redden cheers the passing of the Inflation Reduction Act while reminding the industry of the historically excluded communities who continue to hold cautious hope for a more equitable energy paradigm.
Firmenich Receives SBTi Approval For Emissions Goal
Firmenich, a privately-owned fragrance and taste company, received approval from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its net-zero emissions target.
HH Global Sets 2030 Goals
HH Global updated its current carbon reduction targets to achieve a 50% reduction by 2030, a 90% reduction by 2040, ongoing investment in nature-based solutions, and a 10% neutralization by 2040.
Mercedes-Benz and Canada Partner on EV Development
The Mercedes-Benz Group AG and the Government of Canada signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore deeper cooperation across all stages of the automotive value chain.
Saint-Gobain Upgrades Plant to Lower Emissions
Saint-Gobain will install recycling technology at its gypsum plant in Palatka, Florida, increasing the recycled content in its wallboard products manufactured in Palatka by 18,000 tons a year.
RPM Sets 2025 Goals
RPM International Inc. sets 2025 sustainability goals using 2021 data as a performance measurement base and plans to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG gas emissions from RPM facilities.
Norfolk Southern Updates Progress in Emission Reduction
Norfolk Southern Corporation made a 5% improvement toward its science-based target of 42% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions intensity by 2034 (since a 2019 base year).
FARO Plans to Lower Emissions 25% by 2025
FARO Technologies, Inc., a global company in 4D digital reality solutions, plans to reduce GHG emissions 25% by 2025.
QIAGEN Lowers Emissions
QIAGEN announced the company’s GHG emission intensity was lowered by 16% and the plastic footprint was down 9.6% vs. 2020.
1,000 Years of Energy & Sustainability Excellence
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Interface Emission Goals Validated by SBTi
Interface, Inc., a worldwide commercial flooring company and global leader in sustainability, received validation of its 2030 GHG reduction targets as science-based from the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
CSL Sets Emissions Reduction Targets
CSL set new targets for carbon emissions reductions to decarbonize global operations by cutting direct and indirect carbon emissions.
Freshpet Sets 2025 Goals
Freshpet unveiled the relaunch of its Nature's Fresh brand following a year-long transformation aimed at featuring certified humanely raised proteins and a goal to be 100% regeneratively sourced by 2025.
Weekend Reads: The Climate Bill Can Save You Money; How Bill Gates Pushed for Federal Climate Action
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Time is running out. This is our moment to lead the industry to net zero.
The digital infrastructure industry builds the digital engines that power the globe. In this column, Dean Nelson of Infrastructure Masons - presenters of a workshop at the upcoming Net Zero Forum - describes the creation of the iMasons Climate Accord, a group of companies who are agreeing to an open standard and governance to report the carbon footprint in materials, products, and power across digital infrastructure.
Porsche to Add Solar Microgrid
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. announced a contract with Cherry Street Energy, LLC, the largest non-utility provider of solar energy in Georgia, to build and operate a solar power microgrid at One Porsche Drive.
Valley National Bank to Fund ESG Loans
Valley National Bank announced a partnership with The Community Preservation Corporation (CPC)to fund up to $100 million in permanent loans that meet various ESG standards such as green building practices and reduced emissions.
SVB Commits to Offering Sustainable Loans
SVB, the financial partner of the innovation economy and parent of Silicon Valley Bank, announced its commitment to provide at least $5 billion by 2027 in loans, investments and other financing to support clients' sustainability businesses.
PacifiCorp Signs PPA
PacifiCorp, a Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary, signed a 30-year, 320 MW PPA with for the electricity to be produced by the Boswell Springs wind project located in eastern Wyoming with Innergex Renewable Energy Inc.
Carlsberg Group Sets 2040 Goals
Carlsberg Group set a goal to achieve net zero carbon emissions across the entire value chain by 2040.
Google Updates Projects From Sustainability Bond
Google completed funding new and ongoing projects that are environmentally or socially responsible from the issuance of its $5.75 billion in sustainability bonds.
Pascoag Utility District Adds Battery Storage
An energy storage project in Pascoag, Rhode Island reached commercial operation to bring reliable and affordable clean energy to the Pascoag Utility District (PUD).
CyrusOne's Emission Goal Receives SBTi Approval
CyrusOne, a global data center developer and operator specializing in delivering digital infrastructure solutions, announced it received approval of the company’s GHG emission reduction target by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
2022 State of Decarbonization Report
As the pressure to develop and achieve decarbonization goals shapes more and more business decisions, Smart Energy Decisions presents the first State of Decarbonization Report. Sponsored by NRG Energy, this report offers key takeaways from 178 energy leaders on drivers and obstacles to decarbonization, as well as challenges and strategies by scope that are affecting your organization today.
U. S. Steel, Equinor and Shell Explore Clean Energy Opportunities
U.S. Steel, Equinor US Holdings and Shell US Gas & Power entered into a non-exclusive cooperation agreement to advance a collaborative clean energy hub in the Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania region.
