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Ford to Add 650 MW Solar In Michigan by 2025
Ford Motor Company will be able to source all its electricity supply in Michigan to clean energy by 2025, a major step toward Ford’s goal to reach carbon neutrality.
Verizon Ohio Solar Project Launches
The 196 MW Big Plain Solar project located near London, Ohio is being launched and will be used to supply Verizon Communications as part of a previously signed long-term PPA.
Dow Signs LOI to Advance Emissions Reduction
Dow, a materials science company, and X-energy, a nuclear energy innovation company, announced they have signed a letter of intent (LOI) for a project that will Dow advance its carbon emissions reduction goals.
CVS Health Adds Renewable Energy
CVS Health announced a 15-year agreement with Constellation to purchase clean, renewable energy equivalent to the energy use of 309 CVS Health locations in Illinois and Ohio.
Bell Emission Targets Approved by SBTi
Bell announced its science-based targets for GHG emissions reduction have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Bronx Battery Energy Storage Site Launched
A battery energy storage site in the Bronx, New York City has been launched.
Final Net Zero Forum Agenda Set
Smart Energy Decisions announces the final agenda for the Net Zero Forum, SED’s largest event ever, set for September 12-14, 2022 at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge in Phoenix. With Pre-conference Workshops, Peer-2-Peer Conversations, General Sessions, and Track sessions focusing on Buildings, Manufacturing, Higher Education, and Cross-Sector Issues, this Forum will deliver more actionable content on the subject of understanding and developing your Net Zero strategies than any other industry event.
Starbucks, Volvo Add EV chargers
Starbucks, in partnership with Volvo Cars, announced the first Starbucks stores where new EV chargers will be available to customers and members of the public.
Santander Updates Emission Goals
Santander Holdings USA, Inc. set a goal of 100% carbon neutral operations and $3.1 billion in renewable finance exposure supporting $7.8 billion in total deal size.
Chemours Commits to Set SBTi Targets
The Chemours Company announced it signed a commitment with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to establish science-based targets for Scopes 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions.
Phoenix Records GHG Emissions Decline
The City of Phoenix's 2020 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Inventory shows both community scale and government operations emissions decreased during that year.
Chicago to Purchase Renewable Energy Starting in 2025
Chicago commits to purchase renewable energy for all City facilities and operations by 2025.
FedEx Office Pilots Ford E-Transit Vans
FedEx Office, a printing, packing and shipping services company and subsidiary of FedEx Corp., is piloting 10 Ford E-Transit vans across its FedEx SameDay City network.
Microsoft Buys Carbon Removal Credits
After investing in Heirloom earlier this year, Microsoft increased its commitment to the company by signing a deal to purchase its carbon removal credits.
Lufthansa Group Offers Green Fare
The Lufthansa Group is expanding its CO2-neutral flight and along with SWISS, Austrian Airlines and Brussels Airlines, the partnership is offering a new fare that already includes full CO2 compensation in the price.
Lear Commits to Adding Renewable Electricity
Lear Corporation, a global automotive technology company, announced it joined Climate Group's RE100, a global renewable electricity initiative that includes over 370 major companies.
Whole Foods Market Reaches, Exceeds Better Buildings Challenge Goal
In 2013, Whole Foods Market became the first grocery partner to join the Better Buildings Challenge, committing to a 20% improvement in energy use intensity by 2023 across its building portfolio of more than 12 million square feet. In this column, learn how Whole Foods Market surpassed that goal two years ahead of schedule, achieving a 21% energy reduction.
BASF Enters Into VPPAs
BASF entered into VPPAs for wind and solar power totaling 250 MW that are designed to offset the carbon-intensive grid-supplied electricity being used at more than 20 of BASF’s manufacturing sites in several states.
Hilton Emission Goals Approved by SBTi
Hilton strengthened its GHG emissions goals which aim to cut emissions intensity by 75% in its managed hotels and emissions intensity by 56% and by 2030 in franchised hotels, These goals have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Weekend Reads: What is the Purpose of ESG Investing?; Ditch Your Necktie to Save Energy
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Pilgrim's Pride Lowers Emissions
Pilgrim's Pride, a global food company, completed its first sustainability-linked bond audit, reduced Scope 1 and 2 GHG emission intensity by 10% from its 2019 baseline.
Harrison Street Adds EV Chargers
Harrison Street, an investment management firm focused on alternative real assets, announced a partnership to install EV charging stations at selected properties.
Smart Energy Voices Episode 70: City of Cincinnati's Renewable Energy Journey
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla introduces Michael Forrester, former Director of Environment and Sustainability for the city of Cincinnati. At SED’s recent Renewable Energy Forum, Michael shared his insights on Cincinnati’s strategy of acting like a corporation that led to implementing its 100 MW PPA.
Kirin Holdings’ GHG Target Approved by SBTi
Kirin Holdings Company, Limited has been approved with science-based net-zero targets validated by SBTi in July 2022.
Ansys Targets Carbon Reduction by 2027
Ansys, a simulation software provider, set a goal to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 15% by 2027, compared with its current 2019 baseline.
Cemex to Reduce Road Transportation Emissions
Cemex announced it has added almost 200 lower-carbon natural gas-powered trucks as part of a strategy seeking to decarbonize its global fleet.
Murphy Oil Lowers Emissions
Murphy Oil Corporation announced the company reduced GHG emissions intensity by 20%, reduced methane intensity by 28% and reduced flaring intensity by 49% from 2019 to 2021.
McCormick Receives SBTi Validation of GHG Targets
McCormick & Company, Incorporated, a global company in flavor, announced that its emission reduction targets have been officially approved by SBTi (Science Based Targets Initiative).
Tillamook County Creamery Sets 2050 Goals
Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA), a Certified B Corporation, is committing to the following dairy industry's net zero climate action goals by 2050 by achieving GHG greenhouse gas neutrality.
