Energy Management Articles
Comcast Issues $1 Billion Green Bond to Fund Clean Energy Projects
Comcast announced the issuance of a $1 billion 10-year green bond that is part of its goal to be carbon neutral by 2035.
CDP Data: Companies Moving Slowly on Climate Disclosure
New data from the CDP shows that companies are recognizing the need for climate transition plans but are not moving fast enough amidst incoming mandatory disclosure.
Sysco Partners With Universities to Accelerate Climate Innovation
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.
SEIA's Solar in Sports
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.
Toyota West Virginia Installs Solar Arrays
Toyota West Virginia recently installed five SmartFlower solar arrays to help power the facility’s employee services buildings, which are home to popular destinations like the uniform store, footwear store, credit union, clinic, and pharmacy.
Temenos’ Goal to Reduce Carbon Emissions Approved By SBTi
Temenos, a banking platform, received validation on its Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions reduction targets with approval from the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi).
SunOpta Opens Lower Emissions Texas Plant
SunOpta, a plant-based and fruit-based food and beverages manufacturer, announced the opening of its new plant-based beverage production facility in Midlothian, Texas that will generate lower emissions.
Wendy's Company Sets 2030 Goals
The Wendy's Company announced near-term, science-based targets to reduce Scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions by 47% by 2030 across its global system, which were approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Choosing action: NRG's journey to net-zero
In this episode of the Race to Net-Zero podcast, host John Failla introduced Jeanne-Mey Sun, NRG VP of Sustainability. They discussed NRG’s sustainability journey and how NRG applies the lessons they’ve learned to their work with you.
Viant Technology Enters Into Sustainability Partnership
Viant Technology Inc., an advertising software company, announced that as a part of its corporate sustainability efforts, it has partnered with Ad Net Zero, the cross-industry coalition supporting sustainability in the advertising industry.
Nokia Sets 50% GHG Reduction Goal by 2030
Nokia, the mobile company, announced its commitment to reduce its GHG emissions by 50% between 2019 and 2030 across its value chain.
Equinox Gold Sets Emissions Target of 25% by 2030
Equinox Gold Corp. announced its target of a 25% reduction in GHG emissions by 2030.
BMW Invests in Mexico Plant to Build EVs
The BMW Group is investing 800 million euros to make its plant in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, ready for the NEUE KLASSE, its electric vehicles.
Louisiana CAP: Solar, EV, Hydrogen Projects Launched
Gov. John Bel Edwards’ Climate Initiatives Task Force marked the first year of progress toward the goals of Louisiana’s Climate Action Plan .
C3 AI Sets 2050 Goals
C3 AI , an enterprise AI software application company, announced its commitment to achieving net-zero GHG emissions by fiscal year 2050 across Scopes 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
Columbus, Ohio Water Infrastructure Adds Microgrid
The Tussing Water Booster Station in Columbus, Ohio will add a renewable energy microgrid and extend Columbus’ ability to deliver clean water during extended electric grid outages.
Carrier Sets 2050 Goals
Carrier Global Corporation, a provider of sustainable and intelligent building and cold chain solutions, announced plans to reduce its GHG emissions in line with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
ComEd Launches New Community Solar
ComEd announced the opening of the 75th community solar development in its service territory, a 2.495 megawatt (MW) Speedway Solar project 10 miles south of Joliet, Ill.
Smart Energy Decisions Announces 2023 WISE Award Winners
Smart Energy Decisions (SED) is proud to announce the winners of its second annual WISE (Women in Smart Energy) Awards. The winners will be celebrated on March 16, 2023, at a dinner at the Net Zero Forum, March 15-17 at La Cantera Resort & Spa, San Antonio, Texas.
Lake Superior National Parks Launches Decarbonization Plan
The National Parks of Lake Superior Foundation (NPLSF), the philanthropic partner of the five national parks, will decarbonize its land-based operations across five national parks.
Sustana's GHG Emissions Reduction Goal Approved by SBTi
Sustana announced its near-term GHG emissions reduction target approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Weekend Reads: The West as Net Zero Hub; Wind + Water = Fuel
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web:
Deere & Company Posts 29% GHG Reduction
Deere & Company announced it made progress toward its emission goals by achieving a 29% cumulative reduction of operational GHG gas emissions since 2017, surpassing its original goal of 15%.
McCormick’s Recipe for Success – An 'All of the Above' Sustainability Strategy
This episode of Smart Energy Voices is a keynote from Smart Energy Decisions’ recent Renewable Energy Forum featuring Jeff Blankman. Jeff is the Sustainable Manufacturing Manager for McCormick & Company and is also an Advisory Board member for Smart Energy Decisions. Jeff’s keynote addresses McCormick’s all-of-the-above sustainability strategy and embodies the essence of the unique corporate buyer presentations only found at SED events.
Digital Realty Signs Solar PPA
Digital Realty, a provider of cloud- and carrier-neutral data center, colocation, and interconnection solutions, signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) for a 116 megawatts (MW) share of a new 154 MW ground-mounted solar photovoltaic project in Germany.
OpenX Receives SBTi Approval
OpenX Technologies, Inc., an omnichannel sell-side platform, announced that it met independent verification of the key requirements of the Net-Zero Standard established by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Air Liquide Partners For Hydrogen Network
Air Liquide and TotalEnergies will create an equally-owned joint venture to develop a network of hydrogen stations geared towards heavy-duty vehicles on major European road corridors. This initiative will facilitate access to hydrogen, enabling the development of its use for goods transportation and contributing to the decarbonization of road transportation in Europe.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Powers All U.S. Locations With RE
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., a life sciences company, announced it will power all of the company’s current U.S. sites with 100% electricity by 2026.
Warrior Met Coal Sets 2030 Goal
Warrior Met Coal, Inc. set two targets - a 50% reduction in GHG emissions by 2030 and 25% water usage reduction by 2030.
Aramark Sets 2025 Goals
Aramark, a provider of food, facilities, and uniform services, will pursue a goal of reducing GHG emissions in the U.S. by 15% by 2025 from its 2019 baseline, purchasing goods and services in a responsible and sustainable manner, reducing food waste
