Energy Management Articles
Intercontinental Exchange Reports Emissions
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc., a global provider of data, technology and market infrastructure, reported Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions, including disclosure of Scope 3 categories 1, 2 and 15.
Weekend Reads: Why the CA Power Grid is Buckling Under Recent Heat Waves; Weighing the Costs of a Global RE Transition
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Peyto Exploration & Development Lowers Emissions
Peyto Exploration & Development Corp. announced its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions intensities were determined at 18.1 kgCO2e per boe of production in 2021, representing a 28% reduction from 2013 levels.
Why Your Lease is a Tool for Climate and Social Action
Fighting climate change usually conjures images of community clean-ups and wind farms or solar panels, but in this column, Margaret Lo of IMT (Institute for Market Transformation) explores another very important way that organizations can take action: switching to green or performance-based leases.
Sierra Northern Railway Unveils Hydrogen Zero Emission Locomotive Concept
Sierra Northern Railway (SERA) unveiled its hydrogen powered switching locomotive. This zero emission switching locomotive is slated to be completed on schedule.
Celestica Adds RE Projects, Achieves Fewer Emissions
Celestica Inc., a design, manufacturing, hardware platform, and supply chain solutions company, decreased its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 63% from its 2018 baseline year.
GAM Investments Sets 2030 Goals
GAM Investments announced its short-term net zero targets in line with its commitment to the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative.
Signature Bank to Disclose GHG Data
Signature Bank announced its intent to disclose Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions (produced from its own operations).
Three Solar Projects in NY and Massachusetts Launched
Three solar projects produced a total of 16,645,000 kWh of solar energy and reduced GHG emissions by 10,263 tons during their first year of operation.
Mercedes-Benz Vans and Rivian Partner for Electric Van Production
Mercedes‑Benz Vans, a full range provider of electric private and commercial vans, and electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to initiate a strategic partnership.
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Adds More Solar
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL) received more solar power from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy when it executed a $92 million second phase designed to add more onsite solar energy.
Genan Automates Response to Power Price Increases
Genan, a Danish-owned recycling company, will save money in energy costs by automating their response to electricity price spikes.
Viavi Solutions Achieves Lower Emissions
Viavi Solutions Inc. announced its Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 CO2 emissions are 42% lower than they were in 2015.
BASF to Use Carbon Footprint Data
BASF is creating a partnership to receive comprehensive and consistent product carbon footprint (PCF) data for chemicals and plastics in alignment with the BASF PCF methodology.
Callon Petroleum Achieves Emissions Reduction
Callon Petroleum achieved an 11% reduction in GHG emissions intensity for legacy Callon1 and a 2% reduction in overall GHG emissions intensity, including initial impact of acquired Delaware Basin assets.
Suntory Uses Green Hydrogen to Decarbonize Hakushu Distillery
Suntory Holdings signed a basic agreement with Yamanashi Prefecture to collaborate on decarbonizing Suntory Hakushu Distillery and Suntory Minami Alps Hakushu Water Plant located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan.
Geotab Emission Goals Approved by SBTi
Geotab Inc., a global company in IoT and connected transportation, announced that its emissions reduction targets were validated and approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
PwC Switzerland Signs Carbon Removal Contract
PwC Switzerland announced its net zero by 2030 roadmap to achieve its validated science-based targets and selected Climeworks as one of the solutions contributing to removing its remaining emissions.
CalSTRS’ Board Sets 2030 Goals
The Teachers’ Retirement Board in California authorized a package of investment actions to enhance its efforts to achieve a net zero investment portfolio, address climate change and support the retirement security of the state's public school teachers.
Black Diamond Inventories Emission Output
Black Diamond Group Limited, a provider of space rental and workforce accommodation, set an initial inventory of Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions and intensity as part of its inaugural Corporate Responsibility Report.
Weekend Reads: American Support for Climate Change Measures; Tesla Launches Virtual Power Plants in Japan
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Trimble Emission Goals Approved by SBTi
Trimble received approval of its emissions reduction targets by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Toyota Invests in North Carolina EV Plant
Toyota announced an additional investment of $2.5 billion in its newest North American facility, Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina (TBMNC).
Huntington Bancshares Lowers Emissions
Huntington Bancshares Incorporated reduced GHG emissions by 35% since its 2017 benchmark and set a goal of shifting 50% of electricity usage to renewable sources by 2035.
Superior Industries Decreases Emissions
Superior Industries International, a light vehicle aluminum wheel supplier for OEMs and the European aftermarket, reduced the company’s carbon footprint by 9% between 2020 and 2021.
UBS Collaborates to Remove Carbon
UBS will collaborate with two Swiss companies Climeworks and neustark to remove 39,500 tonnes of CO₂ from the atmosphere over the next 13 years.
Continuum Partners Adds Community Solar
Continuum Partners, a Denver-based real estate developer, adds community solar at one of its mixed-use commercial properties with clean energy that will reduce electricity costs for eight of the building’s tenants.
Illinois Adds Brightfield Solar
A “brightfield” solar project in Danville, Illinois, which was built on a former General Motors Powertrain Division Plant turned brownfield site, has been completed.
GreenPower Motor Adds Electric Bus Facility
GreenPower Motor Company, a manufacturer and distributor of zero-emission, electric-powered, medium and heavy-duty vehicles, constructed a new manufacturing operations facility in South Charleston, W. Va.
Sabey Data Centers Constructs Data Center
Sabey Data Centers, a colocation data center provider, began construction on a new, 40-acre data center campus in Round Rock, Texas.
