Energy Management Articles
Gen Decreases Emissions by 22%
Gen, a cybersecurity, online privacy and identity protection company, announced it achieved a 22% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions and a 7% decrease in Scope 3 emissions.
Modivcare Lowers Emissions by 12%
Modivcare Inc., a technology-enabled healthcare services company, announced its Scope 1 and Scope 2 location-based and market-based GHG emissions decreased 12% and 11% year-over-year, respectively.
IFF Reduces Emissions by 21% Since 2021
IFF announced a 21% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions below 2021 baseline levels.
U.S. Navy Partners for Hawaii Solar Project
The U.S. Navy partnered for the Kūpono Solar project in Hawaii to lower over 50,000 tons of CO2 in the state.
BIC’s Emissions Drop by 72%
BIC, a global company that manufactures stationery, lighters and shavers, announced that it lowered its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 72% compared to 2022 and reached a 91% renewable energy usage commitment on all sites by 2025.
Principles for Responsible Participation in Voluntary Carbon Markets
The U.S. Department of Energy issued the Voluntary Carbon Markets (VCMs) Joint Policy Statement to provide guidance on how to advance high-integrity VCMs and fully achieve the potential of these markets. This column summarizes voluntary principles that U.S. market participants, including corporate buyers, should embrace as they engage in VCMs.
Armstrong World Industries Lowers Emissions by 12%
Armstrong World Industries, Inc., a designer and manufacturer of ceiling and wall solutions, lowered its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 12% from a 2019 baseline.
Cleveland-Cliffs Sets 2035 Emissions Reduction Goals
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. announced that it has set new GHG emissions reduction targets, including a target to lower Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions intensity per metric ton of crude steel by 30% by 2035.
PPG Decreases Emissions by 10%, Adds RE
PPG, a paints, coatings and specialty materials manufacturer, announced strong progress against its near-term 2030 environmental, social and governance targets, including a 10% reduction in GHG emissions within the company’s own operations.
Huntsman Achieves 60% Progress on 2025 Goals
Huntsman Corporation, a specialty chemicals manufacturer, announced a 60% collective progress on its near-term Horizon 2025 targets.
Bruynzeel Storage Systems Sets 2035 Goals
Bruynzeel Storage Systems, a mobile storage system company based in the Netherlands, announced setting net zero goals for 2035.
Amazon Enters PPA for 150 MW of Ohio Solar
Amazon announced it has entered into power purchase agreements for the full generation capacity of the 150 MWac Fox Squirrel Solar Phase 1, which will help contribute to the tech company’s commitment to match all of the electricity used by its operations with 100% renewable energy by 2030.
U.S. National Archives and Records Administration Improve Efficiency
Construction began at the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) sites in College Park, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., for an Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC).
SF Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Adds Hydrogen Ferry
The San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority will conduct a six-month pilot service of the Sea Change, a hydrogen-powered ferry, starting in June.
ODP Lowers Emissions by 36%, Receives SBTi Approval
The ODP Corporation achieved a 36% reduction in GHG emissions since 2019 for Scopes 1 and 2 and a 21% reduction in Scope 3 emissions.
Weekend Reads: China's Solar Ascendancy; Decarb Dynamics
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Samsara Commits to SAF, Decarbonization Goals
Samsara, Inc. announced new initiatives aimed at significantly reducing the company's carbon footprint in its 2024 Impact Report.
Soluna Signs Wind PPA for Texas Data Center Project
Soluna Holdings, Inc, a developer of green data centers for intensive computing applications including bitcoin mining and artificial intelligence, announced the company signed a definitive Power Purchase Agreement (PPA).
WNS Limited Sets SBTi Goals
WNS (Holdings) Limited, a provider of global digital-led Business Process Management solutions, signed up for the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) with a commitment to halving its carbon emissions by 2030 and aiming for net zero by 2050.
ADAMA Lowers Emissions by 14%
ADAMA Ltd., a global crop protection company, lowered its carbon footprint by 14% through investments in its manufacturing process.
Google, Meta, Microsoft, Salesforce Pledge 20M Tons Carbon Removal
Google, Meta, Microsoft and Salesforce announced the Symbiosis Coalition, an advance market commitment for nature-based removal credits in the voluntary carbon market.
Schneider National Achieves 7% Reduction in Emissions Per Mile
Schneider National, Inc, a multimodal provider of transportation, intermodal and logistics services, achieved a 7% reduction of emissions per mile in 2023, resulting in the company accomplishing 90% of its 2025 goal.
How Amazon is harnessing solar energy, batteries, and AI to help decarbonize the grid
At Amazon, artificial intelligence is helping solar-plus-storage projects provide power even when the sun isn’t shining. Amazon teams are currently developing an AI model that will leverage machine learning capabilities, along with performance data from Amazon rooftop solar arrays, to help its San Bernardino Air Hub and other buildings minimize energy usage.
Viatris Lowers Emissions by 3.7%
Viatris Inc., a global healthcare company, accomplished a 3.7% reduction of its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions compared to a baseline of 2020 from energy use and air emissions.
ViVaVerse Solutions Adds Microgrid
Data center operator ViVaVerse Solutions entered into a partnership to build a 17-megawatt (MW) microgrid at the ViVa Center campus in Houston, Texas.
Munters Sets 2030 Goals
Munters made a commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) by setting new strategic sustainability targets for 2030.
Ecolab Achieves 100% RE in Europe, Adds EVs
Ecolab Inc., a global sustainability company providing water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services, achieved 100% renewable electricity in its European operations, bringing the company 80% of the way toward its goal of 100% renewable electricity globally by 2030.
Holcim Builds Net Zero Cement Plant in Belgium
Holcim broke ground at its GO4ZERO plant, which is engineered to produce 2 million tons of net-zero cement annually by 2029 in Obourg, Belgium.
Dallas to Add EV Charging
Dallas selected Ford’s commercial division, Ford Pro™, to help the city with its climate goals by improving its air quality by electrifying the city’s vehicle fleet by 2040.
