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McDonald’s Signs PPA for Louisiana Solar

February 17, 2023

McDonald’s Corporation announced a power purchase agreement for a 145 MWac/180 MWdc solar project located in St. Landry Parish, La.

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Keywords: Lightsource, McDonalds

DHL Express Launches SAF Via GoGreen Plus 

February 17, 2023

DHL Express, a global express carrier, announced the launch of GoGreen Plus, a new service that will allow customers to reduce the carbon emissions associated with their shipments through the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).

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Keywords: DHL Express

Smart Energy Voices Episode 77: General Motors Hit 100% RE in the U.S. a Generation Ahead of Schedule

February 17, 2023

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla shares a special keynote from Smart Energy Decisions’ recent Renewable Energy Forum. Rob Threlkeld, Global Manager of Sustainable Energy, Supply, and Reliability for General Motors, shares how the company reached its 100% renewable energy goal a whole generation ahead of schedule.

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Verallia Lowers Emissions By 10.8%

February 17, 2023

Verallia announced a reduction in Scope 1 and 2 CO2 emissions of -2.7% vs. 2021 (-10.8% vs. 2019).

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Keywords: Verallia

Yamaha Marine Partners For Biofuel Testing

February 17, 2023

The Yamaha Marine U.S. Business Unit announced a collaborative initiative for biofuel testing to significantly reduce CO2 emissions while maintaining boat range and performance.

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IKEA Expands RE To Suppliers in 10 Markets

February 17, 2023

IKEA will include 10 additional markets into its program to support suppliers to switch to renewable electricity since nearly two-thirds of the IKEA climate footprint is directly connected to the supply chain.

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Keywords: IKEA

Airbus Receives SBTi Approval for Reduction Targets

February 16, 2023

Airbus received approval from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its GHG emission reduction targets between now and the next 5-10 years.

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Keywords: Airbus

Sealed Air Sets 2040 Goals

February 16, 2023

Sealed Air is developing a strategy to manage and reduce the GHG emissions associated with its operations and is building a technical roadmap to transition to net-zero carbon dioxide emissions by 2040.

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Keywords: Sealed Air

General Motors To Use Sustainable Steel

February 16, 2023

General Motors (GM) will use an advanced and sustainable steel solution called verdeX® steel that is is manufactured with up to 75% fewer emissions compared to traditional blast furnace production.

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Modern Aviation Commits to Carbon Neutrality

February 16, 2023

Modern Aviation announced that it developed a strategy to achieve carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions and is committed to achieving carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2050.

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Keywords: Modern Aviation

CEMEX to Decarbonize Cement Production

February 16, 2023

CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. announced that the U.S. Department of Energy awarded $3.2 million to Solar MEAD which aims to decarbonize cement production.

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A team you can count on: Collaborating for success

February 15, 2023

In the final episode of the Race to Net-Zero podcast series, host John Failla chatted with Scott Hart, Head of NRG Business Sales. Tune in as Scott highlights NRG’s customer philosophy and the part teamwork plays in an organization’s net-zero success.

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Keywords: nrg, Race to Net Zero

Clinton City Schools Installs Solar PV System

February 15, 2023

Clinton City Schools in North Carolina recently completed the installation of a solar photovoltaic (PV) system.

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ExxonMobil To Deploy Carbon Capture Tech

February 15, 2023

ExxonMobil will deploy carbon capture technologies at its integrated complex in Baytown, Texas.

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Keywords: ExxonMobil, honeywell

Long Beach Container Terminal Sets 2030 Goals

February 15, 2023

Long Beach Container Terminal (LBCT), a container handling facility, released its Net Zero Action Plan to create an emission-free operation by 2030.

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AXIS Capital Commits to 50% Emission Reduction Goals

February 15, 2023

AXIS Capital Holdings Limited announced its commitment to a 50% absolute reduction of Scope 1 and 2 GH) emissions by 2030 across its global operations.

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Keywords: AXIS Capital

Salesforce to Buy RECs in Emerging Markets

February 14, 2023

Salesforce announced the purchase of 280,000 megawatt hours (MWh) of renewable energy certificates (RECs) from small, distributed energy projects over the next eight years to accelerate clean electricity access in emerging markets.

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Keywords: salesforce

Comcast to Source RE for New England Operations

February 14, 2023

Comcast announced an agreement to purchase 70 megawatts (MW) of renewable solar electricity for nearly half of its Comcast Cable and NBCUniversal operations across New England. The project will provide carbon-free electricity to Comcast’s Western New England Region headquarters in Berlin, NBC Sports in Stamford, and NBC CT in West Hartford.

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Keywords: Comcast, Constellation

Turlock Irrigation District Receives Energy Storage Units

February 14, 2023

Two Energy Warehouse (EW) systems were delivered to the Turlock Irrigation District (TID) in Central California to support a solar system.

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US Foods to Reduce Emissions With Delivery of Battery-Electric Trucks

February 14, 2023

US Foods Holding Corp., a foodservice distributor, announced that it received the company’s first battery-electric powered Freightliner® eCascadia® trucks at its La Mirada, California distribution center.

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Keywords: US Foods

Insights from the 2022 Net Zero Forum

February 13, 2023

As we look forward to Smart Energy Decisions' second Net Zero Forum, March 15-17, 2023 in San Antonio, Texas, let's look back at the first NZF, which took place in September 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Keywords: Net Zero Forum

Atkore Updates Emission Progress

February 13, 2023

Atkore, a provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions, announced it made solid improvements and progress towards achieving each of the four external targets set last year.

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Keywords: Atkore

E Ink Sets 2030 Renewable Energy Goal

February 13, 2023

E Ink, a digital paper technology company, commits to reaching RE100 by 2030 and Net Zero by 2040.

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Keywords: E Ink

Minnesota Governor Signs Bill for 2040 Goals

February 13, 2023

Governor Tim Walz signed into law legislation establishing a Minnesota carbon-free electricity standard.

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Keywords: Minnesota

University of Michigan Buys Electric Buses

February 13, 2023

The University of Michigan announced purchasing four electric buses that will be operating by June.

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Weekend Reads: Sustainability priorities; Is climate change causing inflation?

February 11, 2023

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

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Keywords: Weekend reads

Alton, Illinois Adds Solar Array

February 10, 2023

The City of Alton, Illinois will develop and install a 5-megawatt AC (MWAC)/7-megawatt DC (MWDC) solar array.

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Keywords: Alton, Illinois

SEIA's Solar in Sports

February 10, 2023

We now know who won the Super Bowl - and we also know that both Super Bowl contenders have home stadiums that are powered by the sun. This report from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) shows how major league sports venues across the U.S.

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Comcast Issues $1 Billion Green Bond to Fund Clean Energy Projects

February 10, 2023

Comcast announced the issuance of a $1 billion 10-year green bond that is part of its goal to be carbon neutral by 2035.

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Keywords: Comcast

Sysco Partners With Universities to Accelerate Climate Innovation 

February 10, 2023

Sysco Corporation, a global foodservice distribution company, launched its new ‘Recipe for Sustainability’ program, collaborating with universities to explore innovations that will accelerate climate action and lead the industry towards a more sustainable future.

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