Energy Management Articles
SAP Accelerates Its Commitment to Net-Zero
SAP has committed to achieve net-zero along its value chain in line with a 1.5°C future in 2030 – 20 years earlier than originally targeted. Too bold? Not according to Daniel Schmid, SAP's Chief Sustainability Officer, who explains in this column why raising their ambition is one of the key cornerstones on the company's path forward to implementing a holistic approach to sustainability.
GM’s New Plants to Build Electric Trucks and Battery Cells
General Motors Co. announced an investment of over $7 billion in four Michigan manufacturing sites to significantly increase battery cell and electric truck manufacturing capacity.
Santa Fe County Commission Sets 2050 Goal
The Santa Fe County Commission voted to adopt an initial plan to reduce its GHG emissions by 2050. The members of the commission unanimously voted for this initiative that includes six five-year phases.
PepsiCo Europe to Lower GHG with Renewable Plastic
PepsiCo Europe announced that by 2030 it plans to eliminate virgin fossil-based plastic in all its crisp and chip bags, which could lower GHG by an estimated 40% per ton of packaging material by switching to fossil-free material.
Prince Edward Island Energy Adds Solar Project
Prince Edward Island (PEI) Energy Corporation will add a 10 MW solar facility at the Slemon Park Microgrid project.
RE to Power Intel’s New Ohio Factories
Intel announced plans for an initial investment of more than $20 billion in the construction of two new chip factories in Ohio that will be powered by 100% renewable electricity.
Deloitte Research Shows More Business Concern on Climate Change
C-level business leaders are concerned about climate change though they are struggling to fully embed sustainability into their core business strategies and operations, according to Deloitte's 2022 CxO Sustainability Report.
Adient to Lower GHG Emissions by 2030
Adient, an automotive seating company, announced goals for 2030 to reduce emissions with the release of its 2021 Sustainability Report.
Axalta Sets 2030 GHG Goal
Axalta, a global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, announced its commitment to an absolute reduction of 50% of Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030 and set a goal to become carbon neutral in its operations by 2040.
Battery Storage to Power SMUD’s Path to 2030 Net Zero
Six lithium ion battery storage units are part of the Sacramento Municipal Utility District’s (SMUD) goal to achieve zero carbon emissions by 2030.
Crestwood Equity Partners Sets GHG Goals
Crestwood Equity Partners LP announced its carbon management plan and next three-year sustainability strategy, including its goals to reduce GHG intensity and Scope 2 emissions.
Big-box Stores Could Add Solar to Lower GHG Emissions
Big-box retail and grocery stores could generate enough clean electricity to cut GHG emissions equivalent to taking more than 11.3 million cars off the road and power over 7.9 million U.S. homes.
Meta Signs PPA for Iowa Wind Project
Meta announced it executed a power purchase agreement for the Great Pathfinder Wind, a 225 MW project located in Boone and Hamilton Counties in central Iowa.
Smart Energy Decisions 2022 Event Lineup Announced
Smart Energy Decisions announces the dates for its 2022 events schedule, which will include the Innovation Summit, summer and winter editions of the Renewable Energy Forum and the debut of the Net Zero Forum.
Weekend Reads: The Unexpected Rise of Wind Power; Could Geothermal Be the Answer to Lithium Sourcing?
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
GM Takes Electrification Beyond Vehicles with Fuel Cell Tech
GM announced new commercial applications of its HYDROTEC fuel cell technology, currently in development to power heavy-duty trucks, aerospace and locomotives, to go beyond vehicles for power generation..
DS Smith to Lower GHG By 2030
Sustainable packaging leader DS Smith announced it is committing to reducing its Scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions by 46% by 2030.
Burberry’s Sustainable Bond For 2040 Net Zero Goal
Luxury retailer Burberry announced that it refinanced its revolving credit facility to a £300 million sustainability linked loan and the terms are linked to its 2040 net zero goal.
Citi Sets 2050 Net Zero Goal
Citi announced its goals to achieve net zero by 2050, including its 2030 emissions targets.
Verizon Signs Wind and Solar Deals
Verizon Communications announced that it has entered into 15-year Renewable Energy Purchase Agreements (REPAs) for wind and solar to help the company achieve its goal to be net zero in its operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 2035.
SAP Resets Net Zero Goal of 2030
SAP has committed to achieving net zero emissions across its value chain by 2030 — 20 years earlier than originally targeted.
MidAmerican Energy Plans Iowa Renewable Energy Project
MidAmerican Energy announced plans for a $3.9 billion renewable energy project in Iowa, including wind and solar generation and the exploration of new technologies to advance the company’s transition to net zero GHG emissions.
Imperial Sets 2030 Emission Reduction Goal
Imperial Oil Limited announced plans to further reduce its GHG emissions intensity.
Meijer Commits to Carbon Emission Reduction Goal By 2025
Midwestern grocery retailer Meijer announced a goal to reduce absolute carbon emissions by 50% by 2025.
Supporting Your Energy Journey
The need to decarbonize has become a priority for organizations around the world. While some businesses have already set targets to lower their carbon footprint and become more sustainable, others have yet to begin this journey. In this white paper, Shell Energy charts the path to decarbonization solutions.
Eastman Invests in French Recycling Facility to Lower Carbon Footprint
Eastman announced the company’s plan to invest up to $1 billion in a material-to-material molecular recycling facility in France.
IKEA Canada Launches Zero Emission Vehicle Fleets
Home furnishing retailer IKEA Canada in partnership with Bolt Logistics, a Canadian technology-enabled ecommerce fulfillment, and last-mile delivery provider, will deploy 30 electric vehicles across the country in 2022.
Maybelline New York Sets Carbon Neutral Goal By 2025
Maybelline New York aims to achieve carbon neutrality in all of its sites by improving energy efficiency and using 100% renewable energy by 2025. By 2030, the company aims to reduce carbon emissions from its full product lifecycle by 50%.
Baltimore City to Go Carbon Neutral by 2045
Baltimore City set a series of targets to achieve 100% carbon neutrality by 2045, including a 30% reduction in carbon emissions by 2025, a 60% reduction in emissions by 2030, and full carbon neutrality.
ExxonMobil Sets Net Zero Goal of 2050
ExxonMobil announced its goal to achieve net zero GHG emissions for operated assets by 2050 and its initial steps include investing more than $15 billion by 2027 on lower emission initiatives.
