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ODP Reports Decreased Energy Consumption

July 26, 2022

The ODP Corporation exceeded its previously announced energy and GHG emission goals, including decreasing facility energy consumption by 51% since 2016 and increased mpg in private fleet by 25% since 2018.

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Mizuho Shifts to Renewable Energy

July 26, 2022

Mizuho Bank, Ltd., a consolidated subsidiary of Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. shifted to using renewable energy at seven large-scale properties owned or leased by the bank in Japan.

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Hess Sets 2025 Goals

July 26, 2022

Hess Corporation plans to reduce both Scope 1 and 2 GHG and methane emissions intensities by approximately 50% from 2017 and to achieve zero routine flaring from its operations by the end of 2025.

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Cushman & Wakefield Net Zero Target Approved by SBTi

July 26, 2022

Cushman & Wakefield announced that its science-based target to reach net zero GHG emissions across its entire value chain by 2050 has been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

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Lincoln Property to Add EV Chargers

July 26, 2022

The Lincoln Property Company will deploy EV chargers to its new mixed-use tower, Truist Plaza, in Orlando, Florida.

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Destination: Net Zero – Moving the needle towards carbon neutral

July 25, 2022

Companies around the world are under pressure to commit to climate action. In this white paper from Ameresco, learn how innovative solutions are accelerating a cleaner, decarbonized future. This guide outlines a step‑by‑step process for corporate leaders to address growing concerns from a variety of stakeholders, and many of the all-too-common internal obstacles to planning and implementing net zero programs.

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Keywords: Ameresco

UPP Sets 2040 Goals

July 25, 2022

The University Pension Plan Ontario (UPP) launched its formal commitment and action plan to achieve net zero portfolio emissions by 2040 or sooner.

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Ford Signs MOU for Battery and Low Carbon Materials Supply

July 25, 2022

Ford Motor Company and Rio Tinto signed a non-binding global memorandum of understanding (MOU) to jointly develop more sustainable and secure supply chains for battery and low-carbon materials to be used in Ford vehicles.

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Keywords: Ford, Rio Tinto

Turtle Island Beach Resort Adds Battery Storage

July 25, 2022

Turtle Island Beach Resort added a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and Energy Management System (EMS) in a microgrid in Belize.

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Weir Sets More Emission Targets

July 25, 2022

The Weir Group announced it submitted new Scope 1,2 and 3 emissions reduction targets to the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) for validation.

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Weekend Reads: How Biden Plans to Tackle Climate Without Congress; Japan's Cow Manure Power Plant

July 23, 2022

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

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Amazon Adds Electric Delivery Trucks

July 22, 2022

Amazon began using custom electric delivery vehicles from Rivian in Baltimore, Chicago, Dallas, Kansas City, Nashville, Phoenix, San Diego, Seattle, and St. Louis, among other cities.

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Keywords: Amazon, Rivian

PepsiCo Closes Green Bond

July 22, 2022

PepsiCo announced the closing of a new $1.25 billion 10-year green bond to fund eligible green projects.

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Now Is Our Moment To Create a Resilient, Equitable, Environmentally Sustainable Solar Supply Chain

By AB Ghosh, Hemlock Semiconductor   |  July 22, 2022

Clean energy procurement now means focusing on resilience, prioritizing community stakeholder needs, and optimizing carbon impact. In this column, AB Ghosh of Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC) explains why energy customers have an opportunity and obligation to lead in this evolved energy market using collective buying power to build a domestic solar supply chain.

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Hoboken to Install EV Charging Stations

July 22, 2022

The City of Hoboken will install 25 public EV charging stalls over the next 18 months.

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Keywords: hoboken, volta

American Tower Achieves Goal of Adding Solar

July 22, 2022

American Tower Corporation achieved 78% of the company’s 2025 second-generation renewable energy goal by expanding its portfolio to include 58MW of solar capacity installed at almost 11,000 sites.

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GE Digital Partners with Microsoft, Teradata for Sustainability Solution 

July 21, 2022

GE Digital announced that it had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Microsoft and Teradata to develop a solution designed to reduce carbon emissions.

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Hot Texas Summer

By Darren Legge, Ndustrial   |  July 21, 2022

You already know Texas electricity prices can spike dramatically. Are you ready for a record-breaking summer? In this column, Darren Legge of Ndustrial explains how large energy users can find ways to manage their risk.

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Kimberly-Clark Reports 41% Operational Emissions Reduction

July 21, 2022

Kimberly-Clark Corporation made progress against its targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for reducing its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% and Scope 3 emissions by 20% – all by 2030.

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Purina Joins Sustainable Agriculture Program

July 21, 2022

Nestlé Purina, a pet care company, joined a sustainable agriculture program.

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U.S. Steel Achieves Progress On Reducing Emissions

July 21, 2022

U.S. Steel Corporation made progress towards achieving its goal to reduce GHG emissions intensity by 20% by 2030 with a 16% reduction from the 2018 baseline to 2021.

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Nouryon Achieves Carbon Neutrality at Manufacturing Sites

July 20, 2022

Nouryon announced that five manufacturing sites are carbon neutral, an achievement that includes targets to reduce operational GHG emissions by 40% by 2030, compared to a 2019 base year.

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Why Storage + is the Building Block of the Energy Transition

July 20, 2022

As businesses navigate the energy transition, they must prioritize between competing goals. Energy storage, as a flexible product that can be combined with other energy assets, allows organizations to find their preferred balance among three key objectives: sustainability, lower energy costs, and resiliency. This Enel X eBook discusses how organizations can leverage “Storage +” – storage by itself or as part of a larger system, including solar, resiliency controls, and EV charging.

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Rite Aid Adds RE in California

July 20, 2022

Rite Aid expanded its partnership with 3 Phases Renewables to purchase 50% renewable power at select stores in southern California to include an additional 150 stores, the Thrifty ice cream plant and a distribution center.

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GE Tests Hybrid Electric Components in Altitude  Conditions

July 20, 2022

GE announced it completed the world’s first test of a megawatt (MW)-class and multi-kilovolt (kV) hybrid electric propulsion system in altitude conditions that simulate single-aisle commercial flight.

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Keywords: GE, NASA

Yum! Brands Sets 2030 Goals

July 20, 2022

Yum! Brands, Inc. announced goals to reduce GHG emissions nearly 50% by 2030 and set an ambition to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.

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Panasonic Energy to Build Kansas EV Battery Facility

July 20, 2022

Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd., a Panasonic Group company, announced an agreement to build lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility in Kansas, pending approval by Panasonic Holdings Corporation board of directors.

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SED Welcomes ENERGY STAR, iMasons, IMT, Ratio Institute, and Second Nature to the Net Zero Forum

July 19, 2022

Smart Energy Decisions announces a roster of content partners including iMasons, Second Nature, ENERGY STAR, IMT, and Ratio Institute for the Net Zero Forum, September 12-14, 2022, in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Tyson Foods Updates Emission Progress

July 19, 2022

Tyson Foods plans to achieve net zero GHG emissions, including scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions by 2050.

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Phillips 66 Starts Joint Venture For Hydrogen Stations

July 19, 2022

Phillips 66 and H2 Energy Europe announced they have closed on a 50-50 joint venture to set up and operate a network of hydrogen refueling retail sites in Germany, Austria, and Denmark.

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