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Understanding Renewable Energy Agreements

July 19, 2023

Renewable energy power purchase agreements (PPAs) and virtual PPAs (VPPAs) are becoming increasingly popular as more utility and corporate buyers decarbonize. In this guide, energy experts from Enel North America explain the opportunities and challenges associated with these valuable tools.

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Brooks Running Adds Responsible Sourcing Software

July 19, 2023

Brooks Running, a global performance running footwear and apparel company, will increase visibility across its manufacturing supply chain and identify and mitigate responsible sourcing and business continuity risks.

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Houston Installs Sustainable, Solar Art

July 19, 2023

The City of Houston will install Arco del Tiempo (Arch of Time), a new standard of environmental sustainability for public art that includes solar modules, in 2024.

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Lufthansa Technik Puerto Rico Enters Into PPA

July 19, 2023

Lufthansa Technik Puerto Rico (LTPR) executed a 21-year power purchase agreement (PPA) for a 2-megawatt (MW) rooftop solar system on top of LTPR’s Aguadilla Facility.

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Ingersoll Rand Commits to 2050 Goals

July 18, 2023

Ingersoll Rand Inc., signed the Science Based Targets initiative’s (SBTi) Commitment Letter, which demonstrates its dedication to defining a path to net-zero emissions by 2050.

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San Bernardino Schools Receives All Electric Service Truck

July 18, 2023

The San Bernardino City Unified School District received an electric service truck built on a Ford E-450 chassis

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IMTT Launches Inaugural Sustainability-Linked Loan Facility

July 18, 2023

International-Matex Tank Terminals announced that ITT Holdings LLC has successfully amended its existing revolving credit facility.

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SEKO Logistics Sets 2050 Goals

July 18, 2023

SEKO Logistics, a company in end-to-end global logistics, submitted a commitment to become carbon neutral by 2050 to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

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We’re Not Putting Enough Stock in Buildings’ Role in the Climate Crisis

By Lotte Schlegel, IMT   |  July 17, 2023

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.

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Valmont Industries Adds Solar in Indiana

July 17, 2023

Valmont Industries, a global provider of infrastructure and advanced agricultural productivity through technology, added a solar installation on-site at the Bristol, Indiana facility.

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DS Smith Lowers Emissions by 10%, Increases Goals

July 17, 2023

DS Smith, a provider of sustainable packaging solutions, reduced CO2 emissions by 10% in 2023 and 15% compared to 2019.

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Premier Packaging Reaches Net-Zero Scope 1, 2 Emissions

July 17, 2023

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.

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Keywords: Premier Packaging

Bio-Rad Laboratories Increases RE to 10%

July 17, 2023

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.

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Weekend Reads: The Ideal Net-Zero Organization; State Energy Goals Drive Generation Growth

July 15, 2023

It’s the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web:

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JAGGAER Reveals Progress on Environmental KPIs

July 14, 2023

JAGGAER, a company specializing in autonomous commerce, shared its progress on its environmental KPIs, which includes a 10% reduction in GHG emissions reduction.

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WallyPark Adds Electric Shuttles to Fleet

July 14, 2023

WallyPark, a parking service provider, announced delivery of three all-electric shuttle buses to its current fleet of over 30 electric shuttle buses.

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Asahi Kasei Joins Japan Hydrogen Forum to Support U.S. Decarbonization 

July 14, 2023

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.

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Analog Devices Achieves 7% Reduction in Emissions

July 14, 2023

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.

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Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 84: Building Corporate Energy Awareness Through Mentorship, with Kulsoom Khan

July 14, 2023

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.

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HNI Reduces Emissions by 64%

July 13, 2023

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.

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Coca-Cola Launches Sustainability-Focused Venture Capital Fund

July 13, 2023

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.

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Keywords: Coca Cola, Greycroft

Whistl Commits to 2045 Net Zero Strategy

July 13, 2023

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%.

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Trinseo Finishes Scope 3 Calculations

July 13, 2023

Trinseo, a specialty material solutions provider, announced it completed baseline calculations for Scope 3 emissions in 2022.

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California Naval Base Adds EV Charging

July 12, 2023

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.

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New Relic Sets 2030 Goals

July 12, 2023

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).

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Roadmap to Corporate Sustainability Goals

July 12, 2023

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.

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Oshkosh Reduces Emissions by 32%

July 12, 2023

Oshkosh Corporation, a manufacturer of purpose-built vehicles and equipment, lowered normalized GHG emissions by over 32% since 2014.

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Tiffany & Co. Receives SBTi Approval for Net-Zero Target

July 12, 2023

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.

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Keywords: Tiffany & Co.

IFRS Takes Over Monitoring of Sustainability-Related Disclosures

July 12, 2023

The IFRS Foundation will begin monitoring the progress of companies’ climate-related disclosures from the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).

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Keywords: IFRS Foundation

United Power Adds BESS in Colorado

July 11, 2023

United Power, an electric cooperative serving Colorado’s northern Front Range, has signed a contract for a battery energy storage asset.

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Keywords: Ameresco, United Power

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