Energy Management Articles
EU to Require Corporate Sustainability Reporting
The Council of the European Union finalized its corporate sustainability reporting directive (CSRD), which will soon require companies to publish detailed information on how external sustainability factors (such as climate change or human rights issues) influence their activities.
Rolls-Royce and easyJet Test Hydrogen Aircraft Engine
Rolls-Royce and easyJet conducted a ground test for the world’s first run of a modern aircraft engine on hydrogen.
Google Signs 12-year CPPA for Wind Power in Scotland
Google signed a 12-year corporate power purchase agreement (CPPA) for 100 MW of power from the Moray West offshore wind development in Scotland
Weekend Reads: Good COP, Bad COP; The U.S. Heavy Duty Goal for 2040
It's Thanksgiving weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Nestlé Waters Shifts to Hydrogen Freight Trains in France
Beginning in 2025, Nestlé Waters will use a hydrogen-powered freight train to ship VITTEL® natural mineral water from its factory in Vosges, France to various distribution centers around the country, becoming the first company in Europe to benefit from the hydrogen fuel cell solution for massified rail freight.
Mexico's Second Largest Solar Plant Now Operational
The La Pimienta solar plant in Campeche, Mexico is now fully operational and ready to supply energy to CFE, the state-owned utility under a 15-year contract to support the power needs of the Yucatan peninsula.
California Funds $3.6 Billion for Zero-Emission Vehicles and Chargers
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) yesterday approved a $2.6 billion investment plan to support a wide range of ZEV projects, with 70% of the funds directed to disadvantaged and low-income communities – the state’s largest-ever inv
Domino’s Pizza to Deliver with Chevy Bolt EVs
Domino’s Pizza is adding more than 100 custom-branded 2023 Chevy Bolt electric vehicles at select franchise and corporate stores in the U.S. this month, with an additional 700 to be added in the coming months.
Tiffany & Co. Sets SBTi Net Zero Target
Global luxury jeweler Tiffany & Co. pledged to achieve net-zero GHG emissions across Scopes 1, 2 and 3 by 2040 in accordance with the Science Based Targets Initiative’s (SBTi) Net-Zero Standard.
DOE Allocates $13 Billion to Modernize the U.S. Power Grid
The Biden-Harris Administration announced $13 billion in new financing opportunities for expanding and modernizing the nation’s electric grid as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Campbell’s Signs VPPA for Share of Oklahoma Wind Project
Campbell Soup Company signed a 12-year VPPA to purchase electricity and associated RECs from a 115-megawatt share of Enel North America’s Seven Cowboy wind project in Oklahoma.
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.
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.
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.
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.
GMO Sets Net Zero Targets
Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo LLC (GMO), a global investment manager, released its initial net zero targets and transition plan.
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.
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.
Union Pacific Sets 2050 Goals
Union Pacific Railroad outlined its long-term strategies to reduce GHG emissions and achieve net zero by 2050.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Novozyme Emissions Target Approved by SBTi
Novozymes announced its net-zero target was validated by the Science Based Targets initiative.
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.
