Energy Management Articles
Cardinal Health Receives SBTi Approval
Cardinal Health announced the company received approval by the Science Based Targets initiative for its near-term science-based greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets.
Google Sets Aim for $35 Million in Carbon Credits
Google has pledged to match the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Carbon Dioxide Removal Purchase program and plans to contract for at least $35 million worth of carbon removal credits over the next 12 months.
Crown Holdings Signs VPPA in Spain
Crown Holdings, Inc. entered into a 15-year virtual power purchase agreement.
Manapōuri Power Station Adds Electric Hydrofoiling Ferry
Lake Manapōuri in New Zealand is about to receive its first electric hydrofoiling ferry, the Candela P-12.
DOE Allocates $750 Million for Hydrogen Projects
The U.S. Department of Energy announced $750 million to lower the cost of clean hydrogen for 52 projects across 24 states.
Canadian Forces Base to Undergo Energy Upgrades
The Canadian Forces Base in Edmonton, Canada, will undergo a massive energy upgrade project across 124 buildings covering 4.6 million square feet.
THOR Industries Receives Electric Chassis
THOR Industries received its first delivery of an electric chassis that it plans to upfit into an electrified class A RV.
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.
PUMA Reduces Emissions 24%
Sports company PUMA reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 24% in 2023 compared to 2022, despite strong sales growth.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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%.
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.
IMC Purchases Fuel Cell Electric Trucks
IMC, a marine drayage company, unveiled its fleet of 50 hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
