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Digihost Cuts Marginal Carbon Emissions With Demand Response Tech

November 4, 2021

Digihost Technology recently avoided nearly 150 metric tons of marginal CO2 through just 29 hours of demand response management at its data center in Buffalo, N.Y.

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Morgan Stanley Sets Interim Targets for Financed Emissions

November 4, 2021

Morgan Stanley announced Nov. 3 that it has set interim targets for its auto manufacturing, energy, and power sector financing in pursuit of its commitment to reach net-zero financed emissions by 2050.

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Fresh Del Monte to Reduce Scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG Emissions by 2030

November 4, 2021

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., a Coral Gables, Florida-based fresh fruits and vegetable company, said its emissions reduction targets were approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for being consistent with the levels required to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement. 

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Giant Company to Power Pennsylvania Operations with Renewable Energy

November 4, 2021

The Giant Company, a Carlisle, Pennsylvania-based grocer, said it would enter into a long-term solar supply agreement to power its Pennsylvania operations including select stores, fuel stations, and perishable distribution centers.

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A New Age of Demand-Side Energy Management: Data Centers

November 3, 2021

Data centers have a unique opportunity at this pivotal moment in energy’s history, as their energy assets could have the potential to help the grid as it transitions to a more sustainable future. This e-Book from CPower will explore and explain the specific ways demand-side energy management can and should become an integral component of any data center’s infrastructure management strategy.

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Intuit Launches Platform to Help Small Business Cut Emissions

November 3, 2021

Intuit announced Nov. 2 a new initiative to help 1 million US small businesses cut their carbon emissions by 50% by 2030 and align their goals with the UN Race to Zero campaign.

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Microsoft to Provide 24/7 Clean Power to VA Data Centers

November 3, 2021

Microsoft announced Nov. 2 a new renewable energy power deal that will allow it to power its data centers in Virginia with around-the-clock renewable energy.

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Éstee Lauder Expanded Its RE Portfolio to 5.7 MW in 2021

November 3, 2021

The Estée Lauder Companies announced Nov. 2 that it remained on track to achieve its sustainability goals in 2021 and made a significant expansion to its renewable energy portfolio.

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The Dream Group Releases Collective Net Zero Ambition

November 3, 2021

The Dream group of companies announced Nov. 1 at the COP26 conference that they intend to become net zero by 2050 in line with the global 1.5 degrees Celsius target.

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Piva Capital Commits to Offsetting Past and Future Emissions

November 3, 2021

Piva Capital announced Oct. 29 that it is committed to offsetting its emissions starting from its launch in 2019 through the end of 2020 and each year going forward.

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Moderna Outlines Path to Achieve Net-Zero Emissions by 2030

November 2, 2021

Moderna announced Nov. 1 that it is committed to achieving net-zero emissions globally by 2030.

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Philips Expands Supplier Climate Commitments

November 2, 2021

Royal Philips announced Oct. 28 that it plans to further engage its suppliers to set their own climate targets and its aiming to have at least 50% of its suppliers committed to science-based targets by 2025.

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Trane Technologies Commits to 2050 Net Zero

November 2, 2021

Trane Technologies announced Nov. 1 that it is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and plans to use the COP26 conference as an opportunity to advocate for the adoption of policies to decarbonize buildings, homes and refrigerated transportation.

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City of Rocky Ford Launches Community Solar Program

November 2, 2021

The City of Rocky Ford, Colo., announced Nov. 2 that it has subscribed to a local community solar garden that will give businesses, public entities and residents the option to receive solar-powered energy.

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Prudential Financial Targets Carbon Neutral Offices and Data Centers by 2040

November 2, 2021

Prudential Financial announced Nov. 1 its commitment to achieving net-zero emissions in its domestic and international home office operations by 2050 and become carbon neutral by 2040.

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Philip Morris Unveils Plan for Carbon Neutral Operations by 2025

November 1, 2021

Philip Morris International announced Oct. 27 with the launch of its Low-Carbon Transition Plan its new ambition to achieve carbon neutrality in its direct operations by 2025.

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Royal Caribbean Launches Destination Net Zero

November 1, 2021

Royal Caribbean Group announced Oct. 28 its Destination Net Zero campaign targeting net-zero emissions by 2050.

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VF Corporation Achieves 17% Emissions Cut

November 1, 2021

VF Corporation announced Oct. 26 that it reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions 17% compared to its 2017 baseline.

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Agilent Technologies Aims for 2050 Net Zero

November 1, 2021

Agilent Technologies announced Oct. 27 that it intends to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 at the latest.

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Weekend Reads: The COP26 Edition

October 30, 2021

It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.

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Smart Energy Voices - Episode 50: Blueprint for a Zero Carbon Grid: The DOE Solar Futures Study

October 29, 2021

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla and Dr. Becca Jones-Albertus, Solar Energy Technologies Office Director, Department of Energy discuss the DOE's recently released Solar Futures Study, which details the significant role of solar in decarbonizing the nation’s power grid. The study showed that by 2035 solar energy has the potential to power 40% of the nation’s electricity, drive deep carbonization of the grid, and employ as many as 1.5 million people without raising electricity prices. Listen in to hear from the mind and leader behind that study.

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Seven Companies Join SBTi’s New Corporate Standard Scheme

October 29, 2021

The Science Based Targets initiative launched Oct. 28 its first net-zero corporate emissions standard and announced that seven companies have already had their targets verified through it.

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Institute for Advanced Study to Save $10 Million with Energy Upgrades

October 29, 2021

The Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) plans to save $10.1 million in energy and infrastructure costs through a geothermal system and other efficiency upgrades being installed at its 800-acre Princeton, N.J., campus.

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Town of Colchester Deploys 10 MW Fuel Cell System

October 29, 2021

The Town of Colchester, Conn., announced Oct. 28 that it will be deploying 10 MW of clean energy fuel cells that are expected to reduce community emissions by 3,850 tons per year.

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Michelin Joins Race to Zero Campaign

October 29, 2021

Michelin announced Oct. 27 that it has signed the Business Ambition for 1.5C and joined the Race to Zero by committing to carbon neutrality by 2050.

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Apple Doubles Suppliers Committed to 100% RE Use

October 28, 2021

Apple announced Oct. 27 that 175 of its suppliers plan to transition to 100% renewable energy, doubling the previous number of suppliers with such a commitment.

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100 MW of Community Solar Planned for New York and Massachusetts

October 28, 2021

A project that will see 100 MW of community solar installed across the Northeast is now underway in ​​New York and Massachusetts.

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Stonyfield Organic Commits to 100% RE Use at N.H. Manufacturing Site

October 28, 2021

Stonyfield Organic announced Oct. 27 its commitment to sourcing 100% renewable electricity at its Londonderry, N.H., manufacturing facility by the end of 2022.

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Moët Hennessy Targets 50% Emissions Cut

October 28, 2021

Moët Hennessy announced Oct. 26 its intention to reduce absolute emissions across all scopes by 50% before 2030, compared to 2019 levels.

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Microsoft, HP, General Motors Headline Final Agenda for In-Person RE Forum

October 27, 2021

Smart Energy Decisions has finalized a powerhouse program to welcome back its community in person at the 2021 Renewable Energy Forum/Winter Edition, December 6-8 at the Hyatt Regency Beach Resort in Huntington Beach, California.

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