Energy Management Articles
Bimbo Bakeries USA Premieres Six Onsite Microgrids
Bimbo Bakeries USA has implemented onsite microgrids at six of their sites in California, which will provide nearly 20% of the company’s energy usage and save an estimated 1,700 CO2e tons per year.
PUMA Reduces Emissions 24%
Sports company PUMA reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 24% in 2023 compared to 2022, despite strong sales growth.
2024 Net Zero Forum Spring Wrap-up
Net Zero Forum Spring once again gathered Smart Energy Decisions’ community of energy customers, solution providers and industry experts to deliver qualified connections, up-to-date information, and real-world inspiration to energy, sustainability and facility professionals pursuing emissions reduction targets.
Cargill Tests Wind Propulsion Tech
Cargill revealed results of the six-month test period of the Pyxis Ocean, a vessel retrofitted with wind propulsion technology.
Members of European Parliament Adopt Plans to Decarbonize Buildings
Members of the European Parliament adopted plans that were already agreed upon with the European Council to help lower energy consumption and GHG emissions from the buildings sector.
Volvo Group Enters Into JV to Lower Long-Haul Transport Emissions
The Volvo Group signed an agreement to establish a joint venture to lower CO2 emissions from long-haul transport.
City of Paramount Adds Solar, EV Charging
The City of Paramount signed a $12 million energy savings contract to add electric vehicle fleet charging stations and photovoltaic systems across the City in addition to water conservation.
Bloomberg Philanthropies Commits $200 Million for Sustainable Cities
Bloomberg Philanthropies announced Bloomberg American Sustainable Cities, a three-year initiative to increase 25 cities’ efforts to leverage federal funding to proactively build low-carbon, resilient and economically thriving communities.
Beyond Checking the Box – How to Create Business Value with Embedded Sustainability
Almost one-third (30%) of executives say they have made significant progress in executing their sustainability strategy – up from 10% a year ago – but turning ambitions into impact remains a challenge, according to a study from the IBM Institute for Business Value, "Beyond Checking the Box – How to Create Business Value with Embedded Sustainability."
DOE Invests $425 Million to Decarbonize in Former Coal Communities
The U.S. Department of Energy announced $425 million in funding to reduce industrial emissions and advance clean energy manufacturing essential to the U.S. energy supply chain.
Microsoft Adds 408-MW Solar Project in Texas
Microsoft signed a long-term power purchase agreement for the full capacity of the 408 MWac Ash Creek Solar project in Hill County, Texas.
ASSA ABLOY Lowers Emissions by 23%
ASSA ABLOY, a global company in access solutions, lowered its absolute carbon emissions in Scopes 1 and 2 by 23% in 2023 against the 2019 baseline and its water intensity by 51%.
Globe's Net Zero Targets Validated by SBTi
Globe, a telecom company based in the Philippines, received the Science Based Targets initiative's validation and approval of its near-term and net-zero science-based greenhouse gas emission reduction targets.
Weekend Reads: Making Sense of the New SEC Rule; Solar Shakespeare
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Get to Know SED's 2024 WISE Award Winners
Smart Energy Decisions presented the third annual WISE (Women in Smart Energy) Awards at our recent Net Zero Forum. As part of International Women’s Day, we want to share details on these winners and raise the profile of the important work being done by women in energy and sustainability.
BorgWarner Enters Partnership to Lower Supply Chain Emissions
BorgWarner entered into a strategic partnership to measure and lower its supply chain carbon footprint in order to meet its goal of reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions 25% by 2030.
Nutrien Completes GHG Phase 1 Abatement Program
Nutrien, a provider of crop inputs and services, completed its GHG Phase I abatement program, which included a number of nitrous oxide abatement projects and energy and emission efficiency upgrades.
SWISS, Lufthansa Group Sign Carbon Removal Agreement
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) and the Lufthansa Group entered into a partnership to jointly increase the scale-up of high-quality carbon removal.
IMC Purchases Fuel Cell Electric Trucks
IMC, a marine drayage company, unveiled its fleet of 50 hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks.
Jefferies Financial Discloses Emissions, Buys RECs
Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. disclosed its Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions and measured seven categories of Scope 3 emissions.
Klarna Lowers GHG Emissions by 25%
Klarna, an AI-powered global payments provider and shopping assistant, announced its sustainability achievements from the past year, including a 25% reduction in its overall absolute carbon footprint in 2023 compared to the previous year.
Stellantis to Decarbonize Tech in South America
Stellantis announced an investment plan for the South American region totaling €5.6 billion (R$30 billion) from 2025 to 2030 to support the launch of over 40 new products along with the development of new Bio-Hybrid technologies and decarbonization technologies across the automotive supply chain.
Vitesco Technologies Adds Solar
Vitesco Technologies, a provider of modern powertrain technologies and solutions for electromobility, commissioned a solar sustainability project developed at its Seguin, Texas, manufacturing plant.
Meta Adds Solar in Missouri
Meta Platforms, Inc. signed two long-term Environmental Attributes Purchase Agreements for the Kelso Solar Project in Scott County, Missouri.
SEC Adopts Rules to Standardize Climate-Related Disclosures
The Securities and Exchange Commission adopted rules to enhance and standardize climate-related disclosures by public companies and in public offerings.
NY State Funds Electric School Bus Charging Infrastructure
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that funding is now available for electric school bus charging infrastructure.
Reaching Sustainability Goals Through Renewable Energy Procurement
The integration of renewable purchasing is a popular, but potentially complicated, step in meeting sustainability goals that can significantly cut your company’s market-based Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This article from Constellation explores several models for organizations to leverage for offsite renewable energy procurement, each with its own structure and benefits.
Schools of Tarrytowns Adds Solar, Lighting Improvements
The Public Schools of Tarrytowns plans to improve its sustainability and renewable energy efforts with lighting improvements, energy management systems upgrades and a solar PV initiative with a capacity of 832.2 kWdc.
Bradley University Adds Community Solar
Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois, has entered into a community solar agreement to save approximately $115,000 annually.
Scania Opens Battery Plant, Expands Electric Products
Scania, a provider of transport solutions including trucks and buses for heavy transport applications, achieved goals toward a sustainable transport system in 2023 by the opening of a battery assembly plant to enable large-scale production of electri
