Energy Management Articles
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Microsoft Carbon Removal: Observations from our Third Year
Microsoft presents its third Carbon Removal update to the lessons observed and learned through the company's efforts (alongside other companies) to establish a robust, worldwide carbon removal market.
Weekend Reads: Green Skills Gap; Offshore Wind Coming to Life
It’s the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web:
Department of Energy Launches $1B Clean Hydrogen Initiative
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released a Notice of Intent, including a Request for Information, to invest up to $1 billion in a demand-side initiative to support the Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs (H2Hubs).
California Winery, Pennsylvania Hotel Add EV Charging
Foxen Vineyard and Winery in Santa Maria, California will add two EV charging stations.
Catch up with Smart Energy Voices Podcast
It's a great time to catch up with episodes of Smart Energy Voices, an SED podcast series featuring conversations with leaders of the energy transition. In each episode, SED digs deep with industry movers and shakers to reveal insights you can learn from in their stories, personalities, and visions for the future of clean energy.
Hexion Achieves 15% Emission Reduction
Hexion achieved a 15% absolute reduction of Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions against its 2017 baseline.
Phillips 66 Advanced Energy Efficiency Initiatives
Phillips 66, a diversified energy producer, advanced energy-efficiency initiatives and building the “refinery of the future” through investments in renewable fuels production at the Rodeo Renewed refinery in California, which is currently under construction, and the Humber Refinery in the U.K.
Cambridge Adopts Building Emissions Regulations
The City of Cambridge in Massachusetts mandated non-residential buildings reduce their GHG emissions with a net-zero requirement by 2035 for large buildings (larger than 100,000 square feet) and 2050 for mid-size buildings (100,000 square feet or smaller).
SCE Signs PPA for BESS
Southern California Edison (SCE), an electric utility, announced that it entered into a 15-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the 126-megawatt Antelope Valley battery energy storage system (BESS ) facility in Kern County, California.
Berry Commits to Net-Zero Emissions by 2050
Berry Global Group, Inc. commits to achieving net-zero emissions across its global operations and value chain by 2050.
New York's Cayuga County Adds Solar Array
Cayuga County, New York added a 4.8-megawatt ground-mounted solar array as part of a community solar program.
Brookfield's Entire Office Portfolio to be Powered by Zero-Emissions Electricity
Brookfield Properties announced the entire U.S. office portfolio it manages will be powered by zero-emissions electricity by 2026.
Allina Health: Leadership in Climate Risk Vulnerability Assessments
Allina Health conducted a climate resilience assessment to ensure their buildings are prepared for the impacts of climate change. In this column from Better Buildings, learn how Allina Health used a climate risk vulnerability tool to understand climate change-related building and community infrastructure vulnerabilities and evaluate what percentage of its building portfolio is at risk for weather-related and public health disasters.
Travelers Companies Lowers Emissions by 55%
The Travelers Companies, Inc. lowered its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 55% since 2011, reinforcing its commitment to become carbon neutral across its owned operations by 2030.
Santander USA Transitions to 100% Carbon Neutral Operations
Santander Holdings USA, Inc., a financial services company, transitioned to 100% carbon-neutral operations and announced $2 billion in renewable energy finance underwritten and participated in sustainability-linked transactions totaling $61.3 billion.
Public Storage Nearly Triples Solar Power
Public Storage announced the company nearly tripled its properties with solar power capability, with plans to reach over 1,000 properties by 2025.
Weekend Reads: Addressing Scope 3+ for Decarbonization; Solar Power Proves Worth During Heat
It’s the long holiday weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web:
Ferraro Group Increases RE to More Than 88% Globally
Ferrero Group unveiled it’s on track to achieve key sustainability targets, with 92% of its global electricity now sourced from renewables, which is up from 84% last year.
BorgWarner Speeds Up Mobility Electrification
BorgWarner, an automotive supplier, announced progress toward its net zero goal, with 23% of its electricity use coming from renewable sources, a significant increase from 3.5% in 2021. The company aims to support the low-carbon transition, expecting to generate approximately 35% of sales from eProducts in 2025 and 49% in 2027.
