Energy Management Articles
We’re Not Putting Enough Stock in Buildings’ Role in the Climate Crisis
Who is ready to face, and take responsibility for, current and future problems when it comes to our built environment? In this column, Lotte Schlegel of IMT (Institute for Market Transformation) was inspired by the recent smoke conditions from Canadian wildfires to face a new global reality that has a big impact on our ability to provide safe, healthy, climate-appropriate buildings for all.
Bio-Rad Laboratories Increases RE to 10%
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., a global leader in life science research and clinical diagnostic products, sourced over 10% of all electricity consumed by U.S. operations from on-site renewables, an 8% increase compared to fiscal year 2021.
Valmont Industries Adds Solar in Indiana
Valmont Industries, a global provider of infrastructure and advanced agricultural productivity through technology, added a solar installation on-site at the Bristol, Indiana facility.
DS Smith Lowers Emissions by 10%, Increases Goals
DS Smith, a provider of sustainable packaging solutions, reduced CO2 emissions by 10% in 2023 and 15% compared to 2019.
Premier Packaging Reaches Net-Zero Scope 1, 2 Emissions
Premier Packaging reached net-zero Scope 1 and 2 GHG emission goals for its operations through measures such as purchasing carbon offsets and renewable energy credits.
Weekend Reads: The Ideal Net-Zero Organization; State Energy Goals Drive Generation Growth
It’s the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web:
JAGGAER Reveals Progress on Environmental KPIs
JAGGAER, a company specializing in autonomous commerce, shared its progress on its environmental KPIs, which includes a 10% reduction in GHG emissions reduction.
WallyPark Adds Electric Shuttles to Fleet
WallyPark, a parking service provider, announced delivery of three all-electric shuttle buses to its current fleet of over 30 electric shuttle buses.
Asahi Kasei Joins Japan Hydrogen Forum to Support U.S. Decarbonization
Asahi Kasei announces that it joined the Japan Hydrogen Forum (JH2F), which was established to support the decarbonization goals of U.S. federal, state, and local governments.
Analog Devices Achieves 7% Reduction in Emissions
Analog Devices, Inc. achieved a 7.2% decrease in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions from 2019 and a 37% decrease in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions intensity by revenue from 2019.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 84: Building Corporate Energy Awareness Through Mentorship, with Kulsoom Khan
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil is joined by Kulsoom Khan, Energy Efficiency Manager at Congebec. Kulsoom won a 2023 WISE (Women in Smart Energy) Award for the Energy Ambassador Program she created at her company. Kulsoom shares her experience cultivating energy culture buy-in.
HNI Reduces Emissions by 64%
HNI Corporation, a manufacturer of workplace furnishings and residential building products, lowered its absolute combined Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 64% through sourcing of 100% renewable electricity for global operations.
Coca-Cola Launches Sustainability-Focused Venture Capital Fund
The Coca-Cola Company and eight global bottling partners announced the closing of a new $137.7 million venture capital fund that focuses on sustainability investments.
Whistl Commits to 2045 Net Zero Strategy
Whistl, a postal delivery company, revealed its plans to achieve net zero by 2045. Its near-term goal is to reduce emissions by 21% by 2030. By 2045, CO2 emissions are expected to be reduced by 95%.
Trinseo Finishes Scope 3 Calculations
Trinseo, a specialty material solutions provider, announced it completed baseline calculations for Scope 3 emissions in 2022.
California Naval Base Adds EV Charging
Beacon Point Homes located at Naval Submarine Base New London in Connecticut and Vandenberg Family Homes located at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California are adding electric vehicle charging stations.
Roadmap to Corporate Sustainability Goals
Consumers, employees, executives, and investors care about climate change more than ever. Their interest demands that companies respond proactively to climate change challenges by working toward reducing carbon emissions and, in time, committing to a journey to sustainability. For some, the journey might begin with gaining a better understanding of energy usage and patterns through analytics. Others might start by incorporating carbon-free energy sources, leveraging market tools to offset their carbon footprint, or by investing locally in renewable energy generation. Regardless of the approach, this sustainability guide from Constellation will help you learn how to incorporate the technology, products, and projects to plot your sustainability roadmap. Let's start your sustainability journey together.
Tiffany & Co. Receives SBTi Approval for Net-Zero Target
Tiffany & Co. announced it is the first luxury jeweler to receive approval from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its net-zero emissions target. The SBTi verified Tiffany & Co.’s long-term target to achieve net-zero GHG emissions across its own operations and supply chain by 2040 in accordance with the SBTi Net-Zero Standard.
New Relic Sets 2030 Goals
New Relic set a goal to achieve net-zero GHG emissions by 2030 and submitted a commitment to set GHG emissions reduction targets to the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi).
Oshkosh Reduces Emissions by 32%
Oshkosh Corporation, a manufacturer of purpose-built vehicles and equipment, lowered normalized GHG emissions by over 32% since 2014.
IFRS Takes Over Monitoring of Sustainability-Related Disclosures
The IFRS Foundation will begin monitoring the progress of companies’ climate-related disclosures from the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).
United Power Adds BESS in Colorado
United Power, an electric cooperative serving Colorado’s northern Front Range, has signed a contract for a battery energy storage asset.
Alstom Signs Solar PPA in Spain
Alstom, a sustainable mobility company, announced a new virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) focused on solar development in Spain.
Maryland Aspires to Net-Zero Economy by 2045
The State of Maryland aspires to reduce GHG emissions by 60% by 2031 and achieve net zero emissions by 2045. Maryland will use an all-of-society approach where it initiates reductions across all sectors of the economy, as featured in Maryland's Climate Pathway Report.
Amazon Supports Communities with Solar and Wind Projects
Amazon is expanding its renewable energy footprint in new ways, with projects that include a Kentucky solar farm and a utility-scale wind farm in Mississippi that will power its local operations.
Braze Completes Emissions Measurement Across All Scopes
Braze, a comprehensive customer engagement platform that powers interactions between consumers and brands, completed its annual GHG emissions measurement for fiscal year 2023, which includes Scope 3 emissions.
GUESS Working With Suppliers to Lower Scope 3 Emissions
GUESS is working with its suppliers to lower reduce Scope 3 emissions with a target of 30% by 2030. The company is also elevating its design portfolio to have 75% of GUESS global apparel materials be environmentally preferred by 2030.
Apollo Allocates $6B Across Clean Energy Investments
Apollo, an asset management business, announced milestones in its sustainability journey, including allocating $6B in clean energy and climate investments across asset classes, which signifies significant progress toward its $50B target.
ELC Begins Responsible Store Design Program
ELC launched the Responsible Store Design program to advance progress toward its environmental targets.
Cameco Sets New 2030 Target
Cameco, a global provider of uranium fuel, set a target to lower its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 30% by 2030 from a 2015 base year.
