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Weekend Reads: 'Woke Police' vs. ESG, Cool Transportation Hacks

April 29, 2023

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

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Frito-Lay Adds 700 Electric Delivery Vehicles

April 28, 2023

Frito-Lay announced it will use over 700 electric delivery vehicles in the U.S. by the end of the year to lower GHG emissions by 7,052 metric tons annually.

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Santa Fe Opera Completes Solar Installation

April 28, 2023

The Santa Fe Opera celebrates environmental sustainability with a new 214 kW solar power system on its campus.

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Kemin Industries Commits to SBTi

April 28, 2023

Kemin Industries, a global ingredient manufacturer, confirmed its emission reduction goals by committing to the Science-Based Target Initiative (SBTi).

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Insights from the June 2022 Renewable Energy Forum/Summer

April 28, 2023

As we look forward to the next edition of the Renewable Energy Forum, June 5-7 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, let's take a look back at the June 2022 Renewable Energy Forum. This Insights report, part of our continuing series, offers a recap of selected general sessions to give you an idea of how buyers and suppliers came together to share ideas on best practices in renewable energy sourcing.

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Southern California Water District Sets Reduction Measures

April 28, 2023

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California announced its inaugural Climate Action Plan that offers 42 GHG reduction measures.

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International Paper to Tackle Scope 3 Emissions

April 27, 2023

International Paper, a supplier of renewable fiber-based products, will develop Scope 3 reduction plans and begin collaborating with its suppliers and customers to understand their GHG emissions footprint and decarbonization plans.

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Masonite Reaches 34% Reduction in Emissions

April 27, 2023

Masonite International Corporation, a designer, manufacturer, marketer, and distributor of interior and exterior doors, announced achieving a 34% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions since 2019.

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The LEGO Group to Build Carbon-Neutral Toy Factory

April 27, 2023

The LEGO Group started the development of its new carbon-neutral run factory near Richmond, Virginia, USA. The site is designed to support the company’s sustainability ambitions, expected to help it reduce absolute global carbon emissions by 37% by 2032. 

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Valmont Industries Lowers Scope 1,2 Emissons By 10%

April 27, 2023

Valmont Industries, Inc. lowered Scope 1 and 2 carbon intensity by 10%, global electric usage by 12% and Scope I mobile source combustion fuel carbon emissions by 19%.

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Six Flags Announces 12.37-MW Solar Installation

April 26, 2023

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation announced the installation of a new 12.37-megawatt solar carport and energy storage system at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Los Angeles.

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St. John’s College to Install Solar, EV Charging

April 26, 2023

St. John's College announced the launch of a comprehensive, multi-phase solar and energy efficiency project for its Santa Fe campus. The project will include the installation of 1,670 solar panels and 20 electric vehicle charging stations across four campus parking lots.

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CF Industries Signs MOU for Green Hydrogen Project 

April 26, 2023

CF Industries Holdings, a producer of ammonia, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for a joint venture to develop a hydrogen project at CF Industries’ Verdigris Complex in Oklahoma.

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FedEx Express Canada To Transform Fleet Into Electric

April 26, 2023

FedEx Express Canada seeks to transform its vehicles to be all electric, zero-tailpipe emissions vehicles by 2030.

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Seagate Transitions More Operations to RE

April 26, 2023

Seagate Technology Holdings, a mass data storage infrastructure company, announced that it has reached 50% towards its 2030 goal of using only renewable energy.

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Solar Power Purchase Agreement Advances RE at Colorado State University

By Better Buildings   |  April 26, 2023

As part of its GHG reduction efforts, Colorado State University has been adding solar photovoltaic systems to its campuses, including the use of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), which have proven to be a powerful tool for bringing large quantities of solar to campus. In this column from Better Buildings, learn about the University's five-step solar PPA contracting and installation process.

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DuPont Receives Target Approval from SBTi

April 25, 2023

Technology-based materials and solutions company DuPont announced that the Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi) validated its emissions reduction targets for 2030.

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TripleLift Commits to Lowering Emissions by 2030

April 25, 2023

Digital media platform TripleLift announced its plans to lower GHG emissions across all scopes by over 50% each by 2030.

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DOE Increases Investments for Community Solar Programs

April 25, 2023

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced several new solar energy investments to lower pollution and electricity bills for consumers.

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L'OCCITANE Group Boosts RE Use

April 25, 2023

The L'OCCITANE Group has committed to reducing its GHG emissions by 2031 and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 with goals validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

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CapMetro to Install Solar Canopy

April 25, 2023

CapMetro, a regional public transportation provider in Austin, Texas, will add solar canopies that will also serve as a mounting structure to enable hands-free overhead charging.

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Smart Energy Decisions Webinar Center

April 24, 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 "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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The RMR Group Lowers Emissions by 35%

April 24, 2023

The RMR Group lowered its GHG emissions by 34.7%, energy consumption by 28.3%, and reduced energy consumption and water usage by 15.1% from a 2019 baseline.

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UNC Greensboro Starts Carbon Offset Program

April 24, 2023

UNC Greensboro’s (UNCG) Office of Sustainability launched the Spartan DRIVE Fund (Drivers Reducing Individual Vehicle Emissions) calling for donations of $15 annually to offset commuter emissions.

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Learning the language of sustainability planning and climate reporting

By Greg Kandankulam, NRG   |  April 24, 2023

To achieve long-term climate goals, sustainability continues to be a key focus for businesses. However, not every company has a dedicated team to tackle this crucial area. Here's where NRG's latest blog can help give you the tools you need. They've compiled a list of essential terms related to ESG factors, with a focus on climate. From GHG to net-zero emissions, NRG's blog will equip you with the language and knowledge to pursue, track, and report sustainability outcomes.

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AdvoCare Implements Solar at HQ, Plant

April 24, 2023

Health and wellness company AdvoCare International took steps toward achieving its sustainability goals by adding new solar panels to its headquarters and manufacturing facility.

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Google Partners on Environmental Justice Program

April 24, 2023

Google is partnering on a framework agreement to support over 80 distributed solar PV projects totaling 500 MWAC that aligns with an environmental justice program that will benefit more than 25,000 families in low-to-moderate income (LMI) communities.

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Weekend Reads: Volcanic Microbe Eats CO2, New Battery Center Launches

April 22, 2023

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

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NASCAR IMPACT Sets Net Zero Goal

April 21, 2023

During Earth Week, NASCAR announced its plan to reduce the motorsport company’s carbon footprint to zero across its operations by 2035. The goal is part of NASCAR IMPACT, a platform incorporating sustainability, community engagement, and other initiatives.

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Smart Energy Voices Episode 79: Heavy Duty Cargo Handling Equipment and SSA Marine’s Movement towards Near and Zero-Emissions

April 21, 2023

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil shares a talk from SED's recent Net Zero Forum featuring Joe Carrillo, Regional Vice President of SSA Marine. Joe brings his “boots on the ground” perspective as the person responsible for implementing the programs that help the company meet its goals. Joe shares SSA Marine’s plans, sustainability goals, projects, and partnerships in California.

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