Energy Management Articles
Bunge to Reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG Emissions by 25%
Bunge announced science-based targets, highlighting its commitment to reduce GHG emissions within the company’s operations and throughout its supply chains.
Maersk Issues First Green Bond to Fund Green Methanol Vessels
A.P. Moller – Maersk issued a €500 million green bond to fund the construction of its first feeder vessel and the series of eight large ocean-going container vessels which will be capable of operating on carbon neutral methanol.
Decarbonizing HVAC and Water Heating in Commercial Buildings
Electrification of building loads presents a significant opportunity to reduce site-level GHG emissions, especially when combined with renewable and zero-carbon electricity resources. This report from Better Buildings focuses on electrification and decarbonization of space heating and water heating loads using electric heat pump systems.
Weekend Reads: Ranking US Cities By EV Charging; The Problem With Fashion's Climate Goals
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Baker Hughes and Shell Collaborate to Reach Net Zero Emissions by 2050
Energy technology company Baker Hughes and Shell Global Solutions BV signed a strategic collaboration agreement to help each other achieve their respective commitments for net-zero carbon emissions.
ConEd to Reach Net Zero by 2040
Con Edison, Inc., a New York utility provider, established a goal to reach net zero carbon emissions from its facilities and operations by 2040.
Smart Energy Voices -Episode 53: Industrial Decarbonization Strategies at General Mills
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla talks with Daren Kaiser, Global Energy Strategy Leader - General Mills, at the recent Distributed Energy Forum. They discuss the unique challenges related to General Mills’ ambitious decarbonization goals and the tactics Daren is employing to deliver against its sustainability commitments, such as energy optimization and CHP solutions. Listen in to hear more about industrial decarbonization strategies.
Mitsubishi Electric’s Test Facility Created More Energy Than Used
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced that its SUSTIE® net zero-energy building (ZEB) test facility reduced its energy consumption to less than 0%.
Microsoft Opens Sustainable Datacenter in Sweden
Microsoft Corp. announced the launch of its newest sustainable datacenter region in Sweden and is powering the datacenter with 100% carbon-free energy and supporting zero-waste operations.
Rolls-Royce and Etihad Airways Partner on Aviation Decarbonization
Rolls-Royce and Etihad Airways announced Nov. 14 a new agreement focused on increasing the use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) and the electrification of the aviation sector.
Intercontinental Exchange Publishes Emissions Baselines
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) announced Nov. 16 that it established a baseline for its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by publishing its carbon levels in 2020 that can be compared with future emissions targets.
Evoqua Water Goal to Reach Net Zero Emissions by 2050
Evoqua Water Technologies announced goals to reduce its operational footprint by increasing the amount of recycling and the reuse of water in its facilities by 2035 and reach net-zero GHG emissions by 2050.
CyrusOne Expands Data Center Efficiency
CyrusOne reported in its 2021 Sustainability Report a detailed look at its water conservation strategy in its data centers that demonstrates how energy efficiency and water efficiency in tech are tied.
Securing a Better Energy Future through the Power of Choice: Energy Solutions for Businesses and Communities
Today’s energy challenges have created an unprecedented risk landscape – extreme weather is stressing grid infrastructure and pressure is mounting for our electric system to get cleaner, faster. Fortunately, as this white paper from Bloom Energy explains, businesses and communities are now armed with the power of choice. Explore the challenges we face and how leaders can gain control of their energy future through distributed generation and microgrid solutions.
Saint-Gobain to Install Solar at New Jersey Sites
Saint-Gobain and its building products subsidiary CertainTeed, announced the company has finalized a lease agreement for the installation of solar projects at two of its manufacturing sites in New Jersey.
Altria Discloses First TCFD Report
Tobacco company Altria Group, Inc. announced its first standalone Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) report.
Kia to Reach Carbon Neutrality by 2045
Kia Corporation, the Korean auto manufacturer, announced a commitment to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045.
Lineage To Reach Net-Zero Carbon Emissions by 2040
Lineage Logistics announced it has signed onto The Climate Pledge and committed to be net-zero carbon across business operations by 2040. The company also established the first facility in its network to generate 100% of its energy consumption on-site.
Nokia Targets 100% RE Use, Calls for Digitalization of Industry
Nokia announced Nov. 12 a new ambition to power its facilities with 100% renewable electricity and support the digitalization of the highest-emitting sectors of the global economy.
Kenyon College Adds Sustainability into Strategic Plan
Kenyon College recently added sustainability into its strategic plan amid calls from within the school to prioritize sustainability goals and establish concrete targets to reach carbon neutrality.
Daimler Truck to Develop Hydrogen Ecosystem
Daimler Truck AG and TotalEnergies signed an agreement on their joint commitment to the decarbonization of road freight in the European Union.
BASF Signs PPA in Germany
BASF, the German chemicals company, and Ørsted signed a 25-year fixed-price corporate power purchase agreement.
How Real Estate Can Lead to a More Just, Sustainable Future by 2030
What if someone told you that by the end of this decade, we could improve life for nearly everyone in America by changing the way we design, build, operate, and value buildings? This column from Lotte Schlegel, IMT's Executive Director, explains how real estate can lead the way to economic opportunities, climate solutions, and social justice.
Milliken & Company Launches Carbon Neutral Flooring
Milliken & Company announces its portfolio of flooring products is now carbon neutral and will offset carbon emissions in raw materials and manufacturing carbon footprint using Verified Carbon Standard credits.
EasyJet Lowers Carbon Emissions by 2035
EasyJet announced it has joined Race to Zero, a global UN-backed campaign to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 at the latest and is committed to setting an interim science-based target for 2035.
DHL Inks €60 Million Deal for SAF at UK Airport Hub
Deutsche Post DHL Group will soon be receiving more than EUR 60 million worth of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for its operations at the UK's East Midlands Airport.
Ahold Delhaize Commits to Net-zero Target by 2040
Dutch grocery retail company Ahold Delhaize and its brands announced it will commit to reach net-zero carbon emissions across their operations (Scopes 1 and 2) by no later than 2040 .
Weekend Reads: Google's Dragonscale Solar Rooftop; A Cautious Look at the US-China Carbon Deal
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
NY Provides $5 Million for Energy Efficiency Upgrades to Buildings
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced the availability of $5 million for a second round of pilot projects under the $30 million RetrofitNY program to improve energy efficiency in affordable housing units.
Smart Energy Voices - Episode 52: DER's Role in Your Total Energy Management Strategy
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla talks with Doug Sansom, Managing Director – Distributed Energy Resources at NRG Energy, at Smart Energy Decisions’ recent Distributed Energy Forum. They discuss the tools that customers need in order to take control of their total energy management strategy. Listen in for insightful energy management strategies.
