Energy Management Articles
Accelera, Daimler Truck and PACCAR Form JV for Battery Cell Production
Accelera by Cummins, the zero-emissions business unit of Cummins Inc., Daimler Trucks & Buses US Holding LLC and PACCAR are partnering to accelerate and localize battery cell production and the battery supply chain in the U.S.
EQ Office Increase Use of Green Power to 58%
EQ Office increased efforts to reduce carbon emissions by calculating and reporting the real estate company’s GHG emissions footprint results and procuring green power in line with 58% of EQ’s buildings.
Ingka Investments Partners for Battery Storage Project
Ingka Investments, the investment arm of Ingka Group — the largest IKEA retailer — entered into a partnership for the company’s first-ever battery storage project, Cameron Storage.
Amazon to Use Green BioFuel for Shipments
Amazon finalized a 2023-2024 agreement for the transport of 20,000 FFE containers using green biofuel.
Kyndryl Submits Report to CDP
Kyndryl, an IT infrastructure services provider, submitted its first CDP Climate Change questionnaire to outline its environmental performance in 2023.
Case Study: Daimler Truck North America Plant – Detroit®
Daimler Truck North America Plant in Detroit has achieved its third certification in the U.S. Department of Energy's Superior Energy Performance 50001 (SEP) program. This case study from Better Buildings explores how the plant has continued to use ISO 50001 and SEP 50001 to measure and evaluate energy use and identify additional ways to reduce it.
Avery Dennison Commissions Belgian Solar Thermal Platform
Avery Dennison, a global packaging and materials manufacturer, commissioned a Concentrated Solar Thermal (CST) platform and Thermal Storage unit at its production plant in Turnhout, Belgium.
Trek Sets 2032 Goals
Trek, a bicycle manufacturer, introduced its carbon reduction goals to reduce Scope 1 and 2 by 68% and Scope 3 by 30% by 2032.
UK Companies Launch Hydrogen in Aviation Alliance
easyJet, Rolls-Royce, Airbus, Ørsted, GKN Aerospace and Bristol Airport, a group of companies in the UK aviation and renewable energy sectors, announced the creation of the Hydrogen in Aviation (HIA) alliance to accelerate the delivery of zero carbon aviation.
Flex Lowers Emissions by 27%
Flex, a manufacturing partner that helps customers design and build products, announced a 27% decrease in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions from a 2019 baseline year.
Sandvik’s Targets Approved by SBTi
Sandvik's targets for reducing GHG emissions were validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Marti Technologies Lowers Emissions
Marti Technologies Inc. announced its efforts have contributed to avoiding approximately 1,600 tons of CO2 emissions in 2022.
MSA Safety Sets 2030 Goals
MSA Safety, Inc. set a carbon reduction goal to reduce market-based Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 42% by 2030.
BorgWarner's Emissions Targets Validated by SBTi
BorgWarner announced that the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated its targets to lower absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 85% by 2030 from a 2021 base year.
Weekend Reads: Climate Change Myths; Satellites Search Out Methane
It’s the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Interface Lowers Emissions
Global flooring solutions company Interface, Inc. continues to lower emissions, with 79% of energy used at its owned manufacturing sites being renewable.
Microsoft to Adopt Solar in Mississippi
Microsoft, a technology company with a commitment to be carbon negative by 2030, invested in a 6.6-megawatt (MWdc) facility in Panola County, Mississippi, with the Panola II Solar Farm.
Maryland Community Solar Adds Six Projects
Six new rooftop-hosted solar projects in Rosedale and Belcamp, Maryland, are now part of the Maryland Community Solar program, which provides low-cost renewable energy to local residents.
Panasonic Sets 2030 Goals
Panasonic Group will reduce its CO2 emissions from Scopes 1 and 2 to zero by 2030, which includes the company's approximately 250 production sites and factories, as well as its office locations and the energy used for those sites.
Minnesota Hub Launches Coalition to Scale SAF
A coalition in Minnesota launched to scale the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to help commercial aviation reach net zero by 2050.
The LEGO Group Seeks Net Zero Emissions by 2050
The LEGO Group pledged to achieve net-zero GHG emissions by 2050 and submitted its intention to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Magna Commits to 2050 Goal
Magna took a significant step forward in its commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship by submitting net-zero emissions targets for validation by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Resideo Technologies Commits to Lower Emissions
Resideo Technologies Inc. committed to lowering its GHG emissions, sharing Scope 1 and 2 emissions formally aligned to the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) reporting metrics.
Ten Points on the Beaver State’s New Building Performance Standard
Oregon has joined the growing set of states taking ambitious climate action to improve buildings, becoming the fourth state to adopt a building performance standard (BPS). The BPS was part of House Bill 3409, which was signed into law by Governor Kotek on July 27, 2023. In this column, Marshall Duer-Balkind with IMT breaks down the key energy efficiency aspects of the bill.
Basel Marriott Hotel Receives LEED Certification
The Basel Marriott Hotel in Basel, Switzerland, was refurbished recently and received LEED Platinum certification.
Wolfson Hospital to Use Thermal Heat
The Israeli Ministry of Finance gave approval to supply electric process heat to Wolfson Hospital, a public medical center located near Tel Aviv in Holon, Israel.
Ingram Micro Submits Goals to SBTi
Ingram Micro, a brand company, submitted a letter of commitment to the Science-based Target initiative (SBTi) to certify the company's emissions reduction targets within the next two years.
Ford Pro Expands Charging Solutions for Commercial Customers
Ford Pro, the commercial division within Ford Motor Company, revealed new charging hardware that will help commercial customers transition their fleets to electric.
T. Rowe Price Sets 2040 Goals
T. Rowe Price Group, Inc., a global investment management firm, announced a new target to reach net zero Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by year-end 2040.
Mountain Regional Water District Adds Floating Solar
Mountain Regional Water Special Service District, a special service district of the state of Utah that serves drinking water to the Snyderville Basin area of Park City, Utah, will add a floating solar photovoltaic array site.
