Energy Management Articles
EPA Proposes Carbon Pollution Standards for Power Plants
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed several carbon pollution standards for coal and natural gas-fired power plants.
University of California, Shell Energy Sign for Wind Power
Shell Energy North America (US), L.P. and the Regents of the University of California are adopting the use of wind power from the SunZia Wind project.
Westinghouse Electric Lowers Emissions by 27%
Westinghouse Electric Company achieved a 27% decrease in Scope 1 and 2 emissions in 2022 from a baseline year of 2019.
Wendy's 2022 Corporate Responsibility Report
The Wendy's Company 2022 Corporate Responsibility report details significant progress against the three key pillars of the Company's Good Done Right ESG strategy: Food, People and Footprint. The report reflects milestones on Wendy's® journey to drive positive change, including setting new goals to cut GHG emissions.
Weekend Reads: Nuclear Power Soars, Next Level Zero Energy Design
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Emirates Creates $200 Million Aviation Sustainability Fund
Emirates, an international airline, announced it committed US$200 million to fund research and development projects focused on reducing the impact of fossil fuels in commercial aviation.
Microsoft's 2022 Environmental Sustainability Report
Microsoft’s 2022 Environmental Sustainability Report features a look at a company focused on getting its own house in order and delivering on its sustainability commitments.
Keysight Increases Use of RE, Lowers Energy Use
Keysight increased its global renewable electricity portfolio, including the installation of a 5.8 megawatt (MW) peak rooftop solar array at the company's largest facility in Penang, Malaysia.
DOE Announces $600 Million for U.S. Water Power
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced nearly $600 million in funding to modernize hydroelectric power and advance marine energy throughout the United States.
BNP Paribas Withdraws From Financing Oil & Gas
French bank BNP Paribas will no longer provide any financing used for the development of new oil and gas fields as it continues to align its loan portfolio with a net zero emissions trajectory.
Yelp Creates Science-Based Reduction Plan
Yelp Inc., a company that connects customers with local businesses, set a goal to reach net zero by 2031.
Verizon Issues Fifth $1 Billion Green Bond
Verizon Communications Inc. settled its fifth green bond offering of $1 billion with proceeds going toward renewable energy investments.
Discover Targets 50% Emissions Reduction
Discover, a digital banking and payment services company established a goal to lower its Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 50% from the 2017 baseline by 2030.
Microsoft to Use Power From Fusion Plant
Microsoft will adopt the use of electricity from a fusion power plant that is expected to generate 50 MW or more.
Granite Improves Energy Efficiency at Facilities
Granite, a construction and construction materials company, invested $6.1 million throughout the company to lower emissions and improve energy efficiency at its materials facilities.
AT&T Adds Five Community Solar Sites
AT&T signed an agreement to subscribe to a five-project community solar portfolio in Upstate New York.
Bloomberg 2022 Impact Report
Bloomberg LP presents its 2022 Impact Report, which outlines how the company continues to address climate change through its operations and products, philanthropy and collaborations with partners and industry peers.
Fiserv Advances on Scope 3 Reporting
Fiserv, Inc., a global provider of payments and financial services technology solutions, has collected and disclosed its GHG emissions over the past three years.
DOE Invests $26 Million to Support Clean Energy Grid
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced an investment of $26 million for eight selected projects to demonstrate how solar, wind, storage, and other clean energy resources will support a strong U.S. power grid.
Australia Creates Net Zero Authority For Emissions Strategy
The Albanese government in Australia will legislate a national Net Zero Authority to ensure the promotion of economic transformation associated with achieving net zero emissions.
DHL Express U.S. Launches GoGreen Plus
DHL Express, a provider of international express shipping services, announced the expansion of its sustainable business services, with the launch of GoGreenPlus, available to U.S. small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Salesforce Starts ‘Green Code’ Initiative For Lower Carbon Footprint
Salesforce launched a new initiative to help lower carbon emissions associated with the software development lifecycle called Green Code.
Stahl's Emissions Reduction Targets Approved by SBTi
Stahl, a provider of coating technologies, announces that its near-term GHG emissions reduction targets were validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Volvo Trucks Tests Hydrogen-Powered Electric Trucks
Volvo Trucks tested its hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric trucks on public roads for the first time.
Loblaw to Reduce Emissions with 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy
Loblaw Companies Limited (Loblaw) announced a carbon-free energy project that will power its supermarkets, drugstores, offices, and distribution centers in Alberta with electricity entirely sourced from wind, sun, and water. The first of its kind in Canada, this program will eliminate carbon emissions associated with the company’s electricity purchases in Alberta, while reducing nationwide operating emissions by 17%.
2023 Renewable Energy Forum Adds Sessions, Energy Customers, Suppliers
Energy customers and suppliers will gather for the 11th edition of Smart Energy Decisions’ Renewable Energy Forum from June 5-7, 2023, at the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.
Caterpillar Achieves Progress on 2030 Goals
Caterpillar Inc. announced making progress toward its seven sustainability goals for 2030 and disclosed Scope 3 use of sold products emissions.
Aston Martin Achieves Carbon Neutral Manufacturing
To advance its Racing. Green. sustainability strategy, Aston Martin achieved carbon-neutral manufacturing at its Gaydon and St Athan facilities, a milestone on its path to becoming a sustainable ultra-luxury business.
Vontier Receives SBTi Approval
Vontier Corporation announced it received validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its near-term GHG emissions reduction targets.
Weekend Reads: Cracking Ammonia, Biggest Green Aircraft to Take Flight
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