Energy Management Articles
Asendia Carbon Goals Certified
Cross-border delivery service Asendia, a joint venture between La Poste and Swiss Post, announced it received an official carbon offsetting certificate for 2022 from international climate consultancy EcoAct.
Yokogawa Receives SBTi Approval
Yokogawa Electric Corporation announces that the Yokogawa Group's GHG emissions reduction targets for 2030 have been certified by the SBTi.
Weekend Reads: The IRA's Clean Energy Gold Mine; Defining Green Hydrogen
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web:
Kering Commits To Lower Emissions By 40%
Kering announced a commitment to reduce its absolute GHG emissions by 40% by 2035 on a 2021 baseline.
Sheetz: Green Building Technologies at Herndon, VA Store
Sheetz, Inc. is reducing the company’s environmental impact by adding utility-efficient technologies to new store designs and retrofitting existing stores accordingly. This column from the Better Buildings Solutions Center explores a new facility Sheetz is constructing a new facility in Herndon, VA, which will be the most energy-efficient building in its portfolio.
Whirlpool Reaches Goal of Zero Waste to Landfill
Whirlpool Corporation announced that it achieved Zero Waste to Landfill (ZWtL) status at its large manufacturing sites worldwide, as part of the company’s commitment to sustainable operations.
Eastman Closed Inaugural $500 Million Green Bond Issuance
Eastman Chemical Company announced that it has closed its offering of $500 million principal amount of 5.750% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2033. The net proceeds will be allocated to eligible projects to advance Eastman’s sustainability goals of mitigating climate change and mainstreaming the circular economy.
European Union Commission Proposes Net-Zero Industry Act
The European Union Commission proposed the Net-Zero Industry Act to scale up manufacturing of clean technologies in the EU and make sure the Union is well-equipped for the clean-energy transition.
Cargill Signs Wind Offtake Agreement
Cargill, a global provider of food, agriculture, financial, and industrial products, signed an agreement for 50 MW from Goose Creek Wind.
Nexans Signs VPPA, On Track to Transition to 100% RE
Nexans plans to executive a Pan-European Virtual PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) to cover most of its electricity consumption for all its premises in Europe.
Aptar Updates Emissions Reduction Goals
AptarGroup, a drug delivery, consumer product dispensing and active material science solutions and services company, announced that it has updated its Scope 1 and 2 science-based targets.
Eneco Aims for One Megaton Carbon Reduction by 2030
Eneco’s CO2 emissions will be reduced by one megaton through joint initiatives across scopes 1, 2 and 3 by 2030.
Sustainable Energy in America Factbook 2023 - Executive Summary
Investment in clean energy generation and technologies shattered records in 2022, even as supply chain disruptions, an international energy crisis, and rising interest rates elevated prices for key energy commodities. The Sustainable Energy in America Factbook, produced for the Business Council for Sustainable Energy by BloombergNEF, provides year-over-year data and insights on the American energy transformation.
Constellium GHG Emissions Rose in 2022
Constellium, a French aluminum company, announced that in 2022 its GHG emissions intensity increased despite observed improvement in energy efficiency at most of the company’s sites.
NY Signs for Two Renewable Energy Development Sites
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced agreements on two municipally-owned sites for potential renewable energy development.
Novelis Decarbonizes Plant in Switzerland
Novelis Inc., a sustainable aluminum solutions provider, completed the first year of operations, launching key energy projects aimed at enabling Scope 1 and 2 carbon neutral production at Novelis' Sierre plant in Switzerland.
Corteva Agriscience Partners to Produce Lower Carbon Fuel Winter Canola
Corteva Inc., Bunge and Chevron U.S.A. Inc., a subsidiary of Chevron Corporation announced a commercial collaboration to introduce proprietary winter canola hybrids that produce plant-based oil with a lower carbon profile.
JetBlue Will Use SAF in Los Angeles
JetBlue announced a new collaboration bringing additional supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), targeting commencement of delivery in the first half of 2023.
HelloFresh Commits to Setting Carbon Reduction Goals
HelloFresh, a meal kit provider, announced a new commitment to set science-based emissions reduction targets.
Tarkett Emissions Lowered by 41%
Tarkett, a sustainable flooring and sports surface solutions company, announced its Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions from manufacturing operations were reduced by 41% versus 2019.
Cintas’ LED Lighting Transition Nearly Finished
Cintas Corporation, a company that provides products for facilities, is nearing the completion of a multi-year companywide LED lighting transition project to help reduce facility-focused energy use.
Tricon Residential Invests in Energy Saving Appliances
Tricon Residential Inc., an owner and operator of single-family rental homes in the U.S. Sun Belt and multi-family rental apartments in Canada has invested in approximately 55,000 ENERGY STAR®-rated appliances in its homes over four years.
RBC Ties Executive Compensation To Climate Goals
Canadian bank RBC announced that for 2023, the company plans to include a climate modifier to be considered by the board when granting equity to the CEO and Group executives.
Weekend Reads: Defining Green Hydrogen; Decarbonization's Market Opportunity
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web:
The 2022 State of Vehicle Fleet Electrification
Smart Energy Decisions presents the second State of Vehicle Fleet Electrification to explore key dynamics driving the transition to electrified commercial fleets.
SKF Emission Reduction Targets Approved by SBTi
The SBTi verified SKF's net-zero target by 2050, validating both SKF's near and long-term science-based emissions reduction targets.
Dana Sets 2040 Goals
Dana Incorporated, a design and manufacturer of highly efficient propulsion and energy-management solutions, announced that it has accelerated the company's climate commitments with a goal of achieving net zero by 2040.
LyondellBasell Signs Five Solar PPAs
Chemical manufacturer LyondellBasell signed five long-term solar power purchase agreements (PPAs).
DOE Provides $6 Billion To Reduce Industrial Emissions
The Biden-Harris Administration, through the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), announced approximately $6 billion in funding to accelerate decarbonization projects in energy-intensive industries.
Delta Airlines Announces Net-Zero Strategy
Delta outlined the airlines’ strategy for achieving net zero emissions and more sustainable travel by 2050, including scaling the sustainable fuel market, innovating on the fleet, and encouraging net-zero supply chains.
