Energy Management Articles
Walmart Closes on Inaugural $2 Billion Green Bond
Walmart announced Sept. 23 that it has closed on its $2 billion inaugural green bond offering.
Suntory Emissions Targets Approved by SBTi
Suntory Holdings and Suntory Beverage & Food announced Sept. 14 that their emissions targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative.
Distributed Energy Forum Wrap-Up
Continuing its 2021 slate of events, Smart Energy Decisions’ Virtual Distributed Energy Forum, was another success, connecting buyers and suppliers to accelerate the adoption of DERs, which are proving to be a key in the development of net zero strategies. SED’s tradition of exclusive presentations from senior energy and sustainability was on display once again.
Kroger's 2021 ESG Report
The Kroger Co. released its 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report, which encompasses topics and long-term targets in three pillars: People (Social), Planet (Environmental), and Systems (Governance).
Philadelphia Launches Green Bank for Energy Project Financing
Philadelphia residents will soon have access to low-cost financing for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects through the establishment of a non-profit green bank.
L'Oréal USA Achieves Scope 1 and 2 Carbon Neutrality
L'Oréal USA announced Sept. 20 that it has achieved carbon neutrality in its Scope 1 and 2 emissions across all 25 U.S. sites, including manufacturing and distribution facilities, administrative sites and research and innovation centers.
Goodyear to Transition All Europe and Turkey Sites to 100% RE
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced Sept. 22 that it will use 100% renewable energy to power its plants in Europe and Turkey.
American Financial Exchange Aims to Offset All Emissions From 2020
The American Financial Exchange (AFX) announced Sept. 22 that it is committed to being carbon neutral going forward by purchasing credits to offset its yearly emissions starting from January 1, 2020.
American Express Commits to be Net Zero by 2025
American Express announced Sept. 21 its new commitment to reach net-zero emissions by 2035.
CBRE Commits to 2040 Net Zero
CBRE Group announced Sept. 20 that it plans to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040 in its own operations, the properties it manages for investors and occupiers and from its supply chain.
DC Public School Installs Battery System for Excess Solar Generation
A public elementary school in Washington, D.C. recently installed a 60 kWh battery storage system to back up its onsite solar generation capacity.
Amazon Celebrates 86 New Signatories to The Climate Pledge
Amazon and Global Optimism announced Sept. 20 that 86 new signatories have joined The Climate Pledge, including Procter & Gamble, HP, Salesforce, ASOS and Nespresso.
Central Arkansas Library System Starts Work on 998 kW Solar Array
The Central Arkansas Library System broke ground Sept. 17 on a new solar array that is expected to generate $36,000 in annual energy cost savings.
Moody's Corp. Speeds Up Net-Zero Target to 2040
Moody's Corporation announced Sept. 14 that it is accelerating its net-zero target by 10 years and now plans to reach net-zero emissions in its operations and value chain by 2040.
Pandora Releases Plan to Reach Net-Zero Emissions by 2040
Pandora announced Sept. 14 new targets to reduce its operational and supply chain greenhouse gas emissions by 50% between 2019 and 2040.
Tishman Speyer Aims for Net-Zero Across Global Portfolio by 2050
Tishman Speyer announced Sept. 13 a commitment to achieve net-zero emissions across the operations of its global portfolio by 2050.
ServiceNow Unveils Decarbonization Plan
ServiceNow released Sept. 20 its plans to achieve net-zero emissions by 2030.
Weekend Reads: Reaching Australia's Energy Targets; Illinois's Groundbreaking Climate Bill
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 46: Inspiring Diversity in Energy with Ajulo Othow and Dana Clare Redden
This episode of Smart Energy Voices continues our series on Inspiring Diversity in Energy with a panel from the recent Renewable Energy Forum. Smart Energy Decisions’ Debra Chanil sat down with Ajulo Othow, co-founder and CEO of EnerWealth Solutions, LLC, and Dana Clare Redden, founder of Solar Stewards. With their experience in creating companies in the solar space, they’ll discuss the challenges of entrepreneurship and what is needed to bring more diversity to the solar industry. Listen in to learn what you can do to help inspire diversity.
Chevron to Increase Low-Emission Energy Investment to $10 Billion
Chevron Corporation announced Sept. 14 its plans to increase its investment in lower-carbon energy businesses by three times its previous commitment.
Rio Tinto and Caterpillar Develop Zero-Emission Mining Work Truck
Rio Tinto and Caterpillar announced Sept. 14 that they are partnering on the development of zero-emission autonomous haul trucks.
IVECO Uses New German Plant for EV Truck Development
IVECO and Nikola launched Sept. 15 a joint project for the manufacturing of electric heavy-duty trucks.
Ball Chooses AI Technology to Optimize Energy Efficiency
Ball Corporation will soon be deploying an AI software platform to identify ways to increase its energy efficiency.
P&G Accelerates Net Zero Goal to 2040
Procter & Gamble released Sept. 14 its plan to accelerate its previous climate goals and achieve net-zero emissions across its operations and supply chain by 2040.
Ontex Begins Work on Italy's Largest Onsite Solar Project
Ontex began construction Sept. 14 on what will be Italy's largest onsite solar power installation.
lululemon Achieves 100% RE Use with New Solar Deal
lululemon athletica will soon achieve its 2021 goal of sourcing 100% renewable energy thanks to a VPPA completed Sept. 15.
John Hopkins Inks Deal for 13 MW of Solar Power
The John Hopkins Health System Corporation (JHHS) signed an agreement Sept. 15 for 13 MW of renewable energy from a Virginia solar project.
PepsiCo Launches pep+ Sustainability Initiative
PepsiCo announced Sept. 15 the launch of its pep+ sustainability transformation that will focus the company’s sustainability efforts across its operations and value chain.
The Nature Conservancy Oversees 50 MW Solar Project on Former Mine
The Nature Conservancy announced Sept. 13 that it will be completing an installation of a 50 MW solar array on a former surface mine in Southwest Virginia.
City of Rochester Starts New York's Largest Community Clean Energy Program
The City of Rochester began operations Sept. 15 of its community choice clean energy program, the largest in New York State.
