Energy Management Articles
The Breakthrough Agenda Report 2022
The Breakthrough Agenda report looks at progress on reducing emissions in five key industry sectors – power, hydrogen, road transport, steel, and agriculture – and calls for stronger cooperation between governments, business, and society to speed up this transition.
RAF Completes Sustainable Fuel Military Flight
The Royal Air Force flew the UK’s first military air transport flight using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), a first using a military aircraft of its size, and the first of any aircraft type in the UK.
Titan America Converts to Low-Carbon Cement Production
Titan America LLC has fully converted its cement plants to the production of Type IL Portland-limestone cement, a low-carbon construction material, as part of its goal to deliver net zero concrete by 2050.
Vail Resorts Meet 100% Renewable Electricity Goal
Vail Resorts reached 100% renewable electricity across its North American mountain resorts, and 96% worldwide. The company also announced it is ahead of schedule to meet its emissions goals and is on track to reach zero waste to landfill and zero waste to landfill and zero net operating impact on forests and habitat.
Weekend Reads: How to Grow the Economy While Cutting Emissions; Designing a Just Energy Transition
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Coty Emission Goals Approved By SBTi
Coty Inc. announced its new near-term reduction targets for GHG were approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Solaris Bus & Coach Adds Hydrogen Fuel Cell Engines
Solaris Bus & Coach sp. z o.o., an European bus manufacturer, purchased 25 hydrogen fuel cell engines from Ballard Power Systems.
Union Pacific Sets 2050 Goals
Union Pacific Railroad outlined its long-term strategies to reduce GHG emissions and achieve net zero by 2050.
Smart Energy Voices Episode 73: Bank of America's Approach to Zero with Beth Wytiaz
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla shares the opening keynote presentation from the inaugural Net Zero Forum, featuring Beth Wytiaz, Net Zero Strategy Executive for Bank of America. Beth is responsible for developing and delivering the financial institution’s environmental strategy to reach net zero before 2050. In this talk, she shares Bank of America’s approach to net-zero framework and how the organization is building a robust strategy and transition plan that covers operations, supply chain, and financing activities.
GMO Sets Net Zero Targets
Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo LLC (GMO), a global investment manager, released its initial net zero targets and transition plan.
MassMutual Ventures Launches Climate Tech Fund
MassMutual Ventures (MMV) announced it has launched a new $100 million fund to invest in early and growth-stage companies across the U.S. in the climate technology sector.
White House Proposal to Protect Supply Chain from Climate-Related Risks
The Biden-Harris Administration is taking action to address GHG emissions and protect the Federal Government’s supply chains from climate-related financial risks.
A.P. Moller - Maersk Partners to Increase Green Marine Fuels Production
A.P. Moller - Maersk and Carbon Sink sign a strategic partnership to accelerate green marine fuels production.
Egypt to Develop Green Hydrogen
The Government of Egypt and AMEA Power signed a Framework Agreement to develop a 1,000MW green hydrogen project for the production of green ammonia focused on the export market.
U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol 2nd Annual Report
The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol has published its second annual report, detailing a 25% reduction in energy use and a 21% reduction in GHG emissions among its members.
Novozyme Emissions Target Approved by SBTi
Novozymes announced its net-zero target was validated by the Science Based Targets initiative.
J.B. Hunt Sets 2034 Goals
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. announced a new goal to reduce its carbon emission intensity 32% by 2034 (baseline 2019), advancing the company’s sustainability vision.
Dole Fresh Vegetables Adds Wind Turbines
Dole Fresh Vegetables, a division of Dole plc announced the implementation and activation of two General Electric 2.8 Megawatt wind turbines at its salad processing plant in Soledad, California.
Trane Technologies Adds Low-Carbon Steel
Trane Technologies, a global sustainable climate solutions company for buildings, homes and transportation, announced it will further reduce the carbon impact of its HVAC solutions by purchasing low-carbon steel.
Africa Clean Energy Investment at an 11-year Low
New capital allocated for wind, solar, geothermal and other renewable power projects in Africa fell to an 11-year low, according to a new report from BloombergNEF.
Wendy’s Florida Restaurants Add Solar Power
The Wendy’s Company announced that seven restaurants in the Central Florida area are sourcing renewable energy from Duke Energy Florida’s Clean Energy Connection program.
Ford Motor Partners for Supply Chain Sustainability
Ford Motor Company and Manufacture 2030 announced a strategic partnership to help Ford’s suppliers meet their carbon reduction targets toward Ford’s goal of reaching carbon neutrality no later than 2050 globally.
GE Healthcare Reinforces 2050 Goal
GE Healthcare joined the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the White House in the pledge to decarbonize the health care sector and make health care facilities more resilient to the effects of climate change.
United Airlines Chooses Electric Air Taxi Route
United Airlines and Archer Aviation Inc. announced their first airport to city center route between United’s hub at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and New York City.
Beyond the Meter Episode 19: Driving Energy Innovation in Data Centers with Clemson University
In the latest episode of the Beyond the Meter Podcast, host John Failla is joined by Jay Harris, Director of Data Center Services and Facilities for Clemson University, and Wayne Johnson, Key Segment Manager for Education at Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions. They discuss their organizations’ collaboration on energy infrastructure projects and provide insights into why these projects are critical to the university’s overall success.
CEMEX Emission Goals Approved by SBTi
CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. announced that its 2030 decarbonization goals were validated through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This validation includes Scope 1, 2, and 3 targets.
H&M Group Sets 2030 Goals
H&M Group set a goal to reduce the group’s Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions by 56% respectively by 2030 (from a 2019 baseline).
Stony Brook University Hospital Sets 2030 Goals
Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) committed to reducing emissions by 50% by 2030 and achieving net zero emissions by 2050.
Volvo Delivers Electric Trucks With Fossil-free Steel
Volvo Trucks has begun delivery to customers of a series of heavy-duty electric, 44-ton trucks that are built with fossil-free steel.
Weekend Reads: A Look at the First Days of COP27; Midterms Climate Wins
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
