Energy Management Articles
Technimark to Submit SBTi goals
Technimark, a global company that provides manufacturing solutions for healthcare, consumer packaging, and specialty industrial markets, announced the company will finalize and submit science-based GHG emission reduction targets for validation by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Smart Energy Decisions Presents 2024 DEI Impact Awards Winners
Smart Energy Decisions presented the 2024 DEI Impact Awards at Net Zero Forum Fall on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at the Westin Westminster in Westminster, Colorado, to a variety of organizations and individuals to honor efforts in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in clean energy. Meet the winners of the 2024 DEI Impact Awards.
Fresh Del Monte Achieves Emission Goals Early
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., a global producer, marketer, and distributor of fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, announced it achieved its SBTi-approved Scope 1 and 2 GHG reduction goal well before the 2030 target.
Solventum Commits to 100% RE by 2030
Solventum, formerly 3M Health Care, announced the healthcare company pledges to use 100% renewable electricity globally by 2030.
Northeastern University Modernizes Steam System
Northeastern University modernized its steam distribution system as part of a broader effort to decarbonize the campus, enhance energy efficiency and leverage renewable energy sources.
Worthington Steel Lowers Emissions
Worthington Steel, Inc. announced that its Scope 1 and 2 GHG gas emissions intensity totaled 0.02 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent per ton processed, a 2% decrease from fiscal 2023.
Weekend Reads: Big Tech Eyes Nuclear; A Solar Desalination Breakthrough
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
DOE Invests $29 Million for Carbon Capture, Conversion, Storage
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) announced $29 million will be allocated for 12 research and development projects to fund two carbon management priorities.
ExxonMobil Obtains Offshore Carbon Storage Site
Oil company Exxon Mobil Corporation executed the largest offshore carbon dioxide (CO2) storage lease in the U.S. with the Texas General Land Office (GLO).
Smart Energy Voices Podcast: Episode 111 — Google’s Climate Journey — Decarbonization Within Reach
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, Savannah Goodman, Data and Software Climate Solutions Lead at Google, talks about Google's ambitious 24/7 carbon-free energy goal and the innovative tools Google is developing to decarbonize not only its operations but also to influence the broader energy grid. She reveals their use of Time-Based Energy Attribute Certificates (T-EACs) and how this technology can change the procurement of energy across all industries and deliver clean energy to the grid in times and places where it’s needed.
Albany International Sets Additional Emission Goals
Albany International Corp., a developer and manufacturer of engineered components, announced the publication of its 2023 Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) Report.
LEO Pharma Sets 2050 Goals
LEO Pharma announced its commitment to achieving a net-zero climate target by 2050 which involves developing an extensive decarbonization plan across the company’s operations and aligning with the Paris Agreement and climate science recommendations.
Steel Dynamics Sets Emissions Goals
Steel Dynamics, Inc. announced certified science-based GHG emissions intensity targets for its steel mills.
Utah to Boost Clean Energy Production
Utah Governor Spencer Cox announced Operation Gigawatt, an initiative to double Utah’s power production over the next 10 years.
Thermo Fisher’s Research Unit Adopts SAF
The PPD clinical research business of Thermo Fisher Scientific plans to adopt sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), a drop-in fuel that can be used in most conventional aircraft to lower emissions from air transportation.
Walmart Invests in Maryland, Illinois Solar
Walmart announced the retailer will invest in 74 solar landscape community solar projects in Maryland and Illinois.
City of Beaverton's Pump Station Adds Hydropower Turbine
The City of Beaverton announced achieving a significant milestone in its commitment to a more sustainable future by adding a hydropower turbine at a pump station.
Gila River Indian Community Deploys Solar Over Canals
The Gila River Indian Community Governor announced energy was generated from an innovative solar over canals project funded by the Inflation Reduction Act.
Microsoft Signs for Carbon Removal
Microsoft signed a three-year agreement to permanently remove CO2 using enhanced rock weathering (ERW).
United Warehouse Deploys Rooftop Solar
United Warehouse Limited, a fully owned subsidiary of Marvion Inc., announced the signing of a service partnership agreement for solar PV systems.
DOE Funds Tech for Industrial Decarbonization
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that it allocated over $43 million for several projects to support the development of technologies essential for lowering energy use and GHG emissions across industrial subsectors.
The Field Guide to Decarbonization Planning
The Field Guide to Decarbonization Planning offers a roadmap for organizations to reduce their facilities’ carbon footprint. This white paper from Ameresco provides practical solutions for facility owners and operators, covering climate action, setting net zero goals, gaining efficiency, shifts in thermal energy and renewable electricity, and assembling a decarbonization plan.
Google Signs Solar PPA
Tech company Google signed a 12-year power purchase agreement to purchase renewable energy from a 435-megawatt (MWdc) solar project.
Yum! Brands Reports Progress on Carbon Reduction
Yum! Brands, Inc. announced it is on track to achieve the fast food company’s 2030 emission reduction goals across both Scopes 1 and 2, as well as Scope 3 as it relates to energy emissions from franchisee-owned restaurants.
Utah Clean Cities Launches EV Charging Corridor
Utah Clean Cities announced the launch of ChargeWest™, a project that will establish a network of sustainable electric corridors across eight states in the Intermountain West.
City of Boulder Converts to More Efficient Streetlights
The City of Boulder has completed the acquisition of over 4,400 streetlights to improve financial resilience and help the city achieve its climate targets and transportation goals.
Persistent Achieves Carbon Neutrality Early
Persistent Systems, a global digital engineering solutions company, announced that it achieved carbon neutrality for Scope 1 (direct emissions) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions) across its global operations for FY23-24 a year ahead of schedule.
UK Launches First Carbon Capture Locations
The UK government announced it has reached commercial agreement with industry and funding to launch carbon capture within the country.
Taking Stock: The State of Climate Action and Disclosure in the Food Sector
The past year has been monumental for climate action in the food sector and beyond. A new report from Ceres, Taking Stock: The State of Climate Action and Disclosure in the Food Sector provides a first-of-its-kind analysis that shows these companies are making progress on reducing direct emissions but are slow to address supply chain emissions.
Los Angeles Rams Sets Emission Goals
The Los Angeles Rams announced “Football Without the Footprint,” a carbon management initiative that will allow the Rams to reduce or offset carbon emissions from the team’s operations in coming years.
