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Nucor Corporation Signs Carbon Capture Agreement

June 5, 2023

Nucor Corporation, a large steel producer, signed an agreement for a carbon capture and storage project, which calls for the capture, transport, and storage of up to 800,000 metric tons per year of CO2.

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Weekend Reads: Achieving Full Industrial Electrification; Scientists Make Electricity From Thin Air

June 3, 2023

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

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Data + Analytics: Connecting Energy Usage to Your Business Goals

June 2, 2023

In recent years, companies have developed a greater understanding of how important it is to manage their energy usage. This article from Constellation explores how, with a strategic approach, they can be proactive in reducing their carbon footprints to promote both savings and sustainability.

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SOLE Empowers Shoppers to Make Sustainable Choices

June 2, 2023

SOLE, a custom-moldable insole company, announced sustainability initiatives designed to promote transparency and authenticity in the footwear and fashion industries.

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Boom Supersonic Signs SAF Agreement for Supersonic Airliner

June 2, 2023

Boom Supersonic, the company designing a passenger supersonic airliner, announced it signed a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) offtake agreement that will provide the company with up to 5 million gallons of SAF annually throughout the Overture flight test program.

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Grupo Bimbo Secures $850M Dollars in Sustainability-Linked Bonds

June 2, 2023

Grupo Bimbo announced it secured approximately $850 million dollars in Sustainability-linked Bond (SLB), which represents the largest in the history of the Mexican market, and the largest transaction so far during the year.

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Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 82: Sustainability and the City of Atlanta

June 2, 2023

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil shares a keynote from Smart Energy Decisions’ recent Net Zero Forum presented by Chandra Farley, Chief Sustainability Officer for the City of Atlanta. Chandra talks about the importance of public-private partnerships, the value of positive pressure, and viewing sustainability through the lens of environmental justice.

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Toyota to Build North Carolina Battery Plant

June 2, 2023

Toyota will build a new battery plant in North Carolina that will receive an additional $2.1 billion investment to support the company’s goal toward carbon neutrality.

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Emera Lowers Emissions by 41%

June 1, 2023

Emera Inc. made a 41% reduction in CO2 emissions across Emera’s operations from 2005 levels and reduced the use of coal in generation by 68% since 2005.

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Newmont Increases Renewable Energy Use

June 1, 2023

Newmont Corporation reported progress on its renewable energy projects at Boddington and Tanami in Australia that have the potential to reduce emissions by up to one million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent.

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Forbright Bank Maintains Carbon Neutrality

June 1, 2023

Forbright Bank announced it maintained carbon neutrality in its operational footprint for the second year in a row.

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Arconic Sets 2030 Goals

June 1, 2023

Arconic Corporation plans to seek a 30% reduction in Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions intensity and a 10% reduction in energy intensity by 2030 compared to a base year of 2021.

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Vertiv Adopts Microgrid and RE in US, EMEA

May 31, 2023

Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, has begun installation of an on-site solar field at its Delaware, Ohio facility to support a microgrid demonstration initiative.

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Foothill Transit Adds Hydrogen Fuel Cell Buses

May 31, 2023

California public transit provider, Foothill Transit, will add 19 hydrogen fuel cell buses to its fleet.

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Volvo Group Secures Long-Term Renewable Energy for Operations

May 31, 2023

To meet the growing demand for clean energy, Volvo Group signed a long-term agreement to purchase 50% of the renewable electricity produced at a wind park in Sweden, which equates to ~230GWh/year, over a 10-year period starting in the last quarter of 2025.

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The Hershey Company Sets Goal to Drive Sustainable Transformation

May 31, 2023

With a focus on integrating ESG priorities into its business, The Hershey Company announced a goal is to reduce its environmental impact with a 50% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030.

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US Foods Added Solar, EVs to Lower Emissions

May 31, 2023

US Foods Holding Corp.,a foodservice distributor, lowered its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 13% since 2019, cut its energy intensity by 10% since 2015 and generated 12.4M kWh of electricity from active solar projects.

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Why Leslie Knope Would Be Proud of the New Federal Energy Efficiency Requirements

By Cherylyn Kelley, IMT   |  May 31, 2023

In May, the White House announced that HUD and the USDA are proposing to require the latest energy codes as a condition of financing and assisting newly constructed homes. In this column, Cherylyn Kelley at IMT explains why this announcement is a big deal and why, after years of advocacy work by many individuals and organizations, this month’s codes news has her feeling like a Pawnee superstar.

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Toyota Adds Solar in Kentucky

May 30, 2023

Toyota Motor North America Inc.'s operations will be powered by solar in Kentucky.

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General Mills Unveils New Climate Plan

May 30, 2023

General Mills unveiled its new climate plan, marking the company's 53rd year of reporting with new commitments including reducing GHG emissions across its value chain by 30% by 2030 and achieving net zero emissions by 2050.

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MSC Cruise To Sail With Net Zero GHG Emissions

May 30, 2023

The cruise division of MSC Group will operate a cruise with net zero GHG emissions week with MSC Cruises’ latest flagship, the liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered MSC Euribia.

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CyrusOne Increases 2030 Target

May 30, 2023

CyrusOne, a global data center developer and operator, accelerated its climate neutral by 2030 goal and received validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its near-term target.

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HubSpot Adds Energy Efficient Tech, Renewable Power

May 30, 2023

HubSpot, a customer relationship management (CRM) platform for scaling companies, announced plans to implement energy-efficient technologies, renewable energy procurement and sustainable supply chain management practices.

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Smart Energy Decisions' Webinar Center

May 29, 2023

Catch up with the latest Smart Energy Decisions webcasts on-demand at the Webinar Center - your go-to resource for presentations you need to help you make the best decisions for your energy strategies. Recent webinars include "The 5 Energy Trends for 2023 and Beyond", "AI-based HVAC Management for Real-World Results," "The 2023 State of Corporate Sustainability," "Is Your Energy & Sustainability Data Financial Grade?" "Delivering Sustainable Energy as a Service as the First Step Towards Net Zero Goals," "How 24/7 Carbon Data is Shaping the Travel & Tourism Industry," and "How to Optimize your Energy Strategy to Cut Costs, Increase Resilience and Secure Sustainable Growth."

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Weekend Reads: Leading Companies Reducing Emissions; Smart Cities Key to Sustainable Living

May 27, 2023

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

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Eli Lilly Accelerates Actions to Achieve 100% Renewable Energy

May 26, 2023

Eli Lilly and Company (Lilly), a pharmaceutical company, announced its ambitious sustainability goals and initiatives and affirmed its commitment to creating a resilient and patient-centric business with a positive impact on the environment.

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NY State Provides Funds to Advance Clean Hydrogen Projects

May 26, 2023

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced a $10 million initiative to advance clean hydrogen research, development and demonstration projects.

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Incorporating the Better Plants Steam System In-Plant Training Into Corporate Training and Energy Management Best Practices

By Better Buildings   |  May 26, 2023

To uncover new energy efficiency opportunities, OxyChem hosted a Better Plants In-Plant Training focused on the plant's steam systems. In this column from Better Buildings, discover how the training identified steam efficiency improvement opportunities across the chlor-alkali production process.

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Westly Group Expanding Measurement of Emissions 

May 26, 2023

The Westly Group, a sustainability-focused venture capital firm, announced it expanded the measurement of GHG emissions across its portfolio companies and own operations, including Scope 1, 2 and operational Scope 3.

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PPG Targets Approved by SBTi

May 26, 2023

PPG, a paints, coatings and specialty materials company, announced the validation of its decarbonization targets by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

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