Energy Management Articles
The Social Impact of Renewable Energy Projects: Classrooms to Careers
Imagine you’re twelve years old. What would be the best way to pique your interest in science and engineering? Drone camps and workshops where you build your own wind turbine; that’s a good start. Investing in STEM and providing students with hands-on experiences are part of Enel’s Creating Shared Value business model where local communities are put first. The goal – to create positive, long-term impact in the communities where Enel operates. Learn more about Enel’s efforts and Classrooms to Careers initiative.
L'Oréal North Asia Achieves Carbon Neutrality
L'Oréal Group’s North Asia Zone is the first of the company’s zones to achieve carbon neutrality across all operated sites, plants, distribution centers, offices and research and innovation centers.
Chicago Schools Add Renewable Energy Streetlights
The installation of new renewable, off-grid streetlights at two Chicago Public Schools (CPS) on Chicago’s south side has been completed.
Maryland County Public Works to Build Solar
The Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works in Maryland began work to develop a solar project providing clean energy to the Bureau of Utility Operations facilities.
Weekend Reads: The Movement Against Greenwashing Carbon Credits; The Bahamas Rebuild with Solar
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Reynolds American Transitions to EV Fleet
Reynolds American Inc., the BAT Group's U.S. subsidiary, and its companies (Reynolds) are transitioning its current 1,800+ vehicle trade and operations fleet to hybrid and electric models.
California Energy Commission to Add EV Chargers
The State of California will deploy hundreds of EV chargers at multifamily properties such as apartment buildings and condo complexes across the state.
Pioneer Natural Resources Reduces Emissions
Pioneer Natural Resources Company announced it achieved a 22% reduction in GHG emissions intensity and a 50% reduction in methane emissions intensity from its 2019 baseline.
WEX to Expand EV Fleet
WEX, a global commerce platform that simplifies the business of running a business, is working with partners to create an expanded EV charging network.
McDonald's 2021-2022 Purpose & Impact Reporting
McDonald's has released its 2021-2022 Purpose & Impact Reporting, which presents its main points of ESG progress and performance.
Pitney Bowes Increases Use of Renewable Electricity
Pitney Bowes Inc., a global shipping and mailing company that provides technology, logistics, and financial services, announced an increase in its use of renewable energy sources.
Nestlé Opens Factory Using Green Power
Nestlé opened a new Nescafé coffee factory in Veracruz, Mexico that leverages equipment and green energies to reduce energy and water consumption.
Northern Trust Lowers Emissions, Sets 2050 Goal
Northern Trust reduced its emissions by more than 69% since its 2015 baseline and lowered its energy consumption by over 46% as of Dec. 31, 2021.
Home Depot Lowers Emissions, Power Use
The Home Depot reduced its combined Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by approximately 172,000 metric tons in 2021.
Memphis to Upgrade Lighting
The city of Memphis and Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW) plans to complete a LED street lighting, controls and networking project designed to reduce energy costs citywide.
Applying a Regeneration Framework to Clean Energy
“Global Warming... is an offering to re-imagine who we are and what we can create with our minds, our heart, and our brilliance." This column, the second in a series from DiCE (Diversity in Clean Energy) highlights two diverse-owned corporations in the clean energy sector who have been instrumental in shaping the DiCE initiative.
The Westly Group to Measure GHG Emissions
The Westly Group, a sustainability-focused venture capital firm, commits to measuring GHG emissions across portfolio companies and creating a roadmap to net-zero financed emissions.
Air Products Sets Third Emissions Reduction Goal
Air Products announced an additional set of commitments - a goal for Scope 3 emissions, in addition to its existing Scope 1 and 2 goals and pledges to reach net-zero carbon emissions from its operations by 2050.
Constellation to Help Businesses Cut Carbon Footprints
Constellation announced it will provide 100% of its commercial and industrial customers with customized data to help them measure and reduce their carbon emissions impact
ODP Reports Decreased Energy Consumption
The ODP Corporation exceeded its previously announced energy and GHG emission goals, including decreasing facility energy consumption by 51% since 2016 and increased mpg in private fleet by 25% since 2018.
Mizuho Shifts to Renewable Energy
Mizuho Bank, Ltd., a consolidated subsidiary of Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. shifted to using renewable energy at seven large-scale properties owned or leased by the bank in Japan.
Hess Sets 2025 Goals
Hess Corporation plans to reduce both Scope 1 and 2 GHG and methane emissions intensities by approximately 50% from 2017 and to achieve zero routine flaring from its operations by the end of 2025.
Cushman & Wakefield Net Zero Target Approved by SBTi
Cushman & Wakefield announced that its science-based target to reach net zero GHG emissions across its entire value chain by 2050 has been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Lincoln Property to Add EV Chargers
The Lincoln Property Company will deploy EV chargers to its new mixed-use tower, Truist Plaza, in Orlando, Florida.
Destination: Net Zero – Moving the needle towards carbon neutral
Companies around the world are under pressure to commit to climate action. In this white paper from Ameresco, learn how innovative solutions are accelerating a cleaner, decarbonized future. This guide outlines a step‑by‑step process for corporate leaders to address growing concerns from a variety of stakeholders, and many of the all-too-common internal obstacles to planning and implementing net zero programs.
UPP Sets 2040 Goals
The University Pension Plan Ontario (UPP) launched its formal commitment and action plan to achieve net zero portfolio emissions by 2040 or sooner.
Ford Signs MOU for Battery and Low Carbon Materials Supply
Ford Motor Company and Rio Tinto signed a non-binding global memorandum of understanding (MOU) to jointly develop more sustainable and secure supply chains for battery and low-carbon materials to be used in Ford vehicles.
Turtle Island Beach Resort Adds Battery Storage
Turtle Island Beach Resort added a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and Energy Management System (EMS) in a microgrid in Belize.
Weir Sets More Emission Targets
The Weir Group announced it submitted new Scope 1,2 and 3 emissions reduction targets to the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) for validation.
Weekend Reads: How Biden Plans to Tackle Climate Without Congress; Japan's Cow Manure Power Plant
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
