Energy Management Articles
Stahl Sets Scope 3 Goals
Stahl aims to reduce by at least 25% over the next 10 years of the company’s Scope 3 upstream emissions, compared with the base year (2021).
BD Posts Energy Decrease, Renewables Increase
BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) made progress toward its goal of 25% energy reduction by 2030 (from a 2019 baseline, normalized to cost of products sold), achieving 14% energy reduction in FY 2021.
Canacol Energy Increases Solar By 32%
Canacol Energy Ltd. announced its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emission intensities are more than 50% lower on average than its peers (and more than 80% lower on average than oil focused peers) in North and South America.
Weekend Reads: Where the Supreme Court Ruling Leaves the EPA; The Perks of Floating Solar
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Pfizer Sets 2040 Goal
Pfizer Inc. announced a commitment to further reduce GHG emissions and aims to achieve net zero standard by 2040, ten years earlier than is called for by the standard.
Lessons from the Front Line: Principles and Recommendations for Large-scale and Distributed Energy Interconnection Reforms
“If we don’t make major strides on interconnection reforms in the next few years, it will be impossible to achieve our more aggressive state and national clean energy goals,” according to Solar Energy Industries Association. In this whitepaper, "Lessons from the Front Line: Principles and Recommendations for Large-scale and Distributed Energy Interconnection Reforms," SEIA discusses the various opportunities utilities and regulators have to standardize, automate, and clarify interconnection procedures and policies.
PG&E Installs School EV Chargers
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announced it broke ground on the first of up to 130 new EV charging ports at 22 schools in its service area.
Ezoic Achieves Net Zero
Ezoic achieved a net zero carbon footprint and invested in three high-impact projects that actively remove carbon dioxide recently.
Algoma Central Sets 2030 Goal
Algoma Central Corporation set a new GHG reduction target of 40% by 2030 (baseline 2008).
LyondellBasell Signs US PPAs
LyondellBasell signed its first two U.S. PPA supporting the company's climate goal to procure a minimum of 50% of electricity from renewable sources by 2030.
Yamaha Accelerates Carbon Neutrality Goal
Yamaha Motor announced the company will accelerate its carbon neutrality goal for its factories, including those that are overseas, to 2035 - a 15-year jump ahead of the original target of 2050.
Hines Sets 2040 Goal
Hines announced that it is setting a target of net zero operational carbon by 2040.
Fifth Third Sets $100B ESG Target
Fifth Third announced a new $100 billion environmental and social finance target to be achieved through 2030.
Eaton Updates Emission Progress
Eaton, power management company, announced it is ahead or on pace to meet many of its 2030 sustainability goals.
Sensata Technologies Completes GHG Emissions Inventory
Sensata Technologies announced it completed its GHG emission inventory for Scope 1, 2 and 3 to serve as its reporting baseline.
London's Tube Seeks RE
The Mayor of London announced June 27 that the UK capital has launched a PPA tender in search for projects that could provide up to 10% of the electricity needs for the city's underground transport network.
NRG releases 12th annual sustainability report highlighting consistent actions that drive stakeholder value
A leading energy and consumer services company, operating in the United States and Canada, NRG Energy Inc. is excited to share its 12th annual sustainability report and provide an updated look at the organization’s progress toward its environmental and sustainability goals.
Shell Plans Green Hydrogen Generator in India
Shell will soon be deploying green hydrogen at its research and development technology center in Bangalore, India through a new project seeking to expand industrial decarbonization.
European Council Tightens 2030 Targets for Member States
The European Council agreed June 27 to add more aggressive targets to the European Union's energy transition plan and is now committed to reaching 40% renewable energy use and achieving a 36% reduction in energy consumption across the bloc by 2030.
Silicon Valley Adds New EV Shuttles for Commuters
Several leading tech companies in Silicon Valley will soon offer their employees access to a new service of all-electric shuttles on intra-campus and Park and Ride commute routes.
Vesuvius Invests in Sustainable Foundry
Vesuvius announced June 27 that it is ramping up its investment in manufacturing and engineering initiatives that are focused on sustainability.
US Foods Unveils Sustainable Distribution Center
US Foods has opened its most environmentally sustainable distribution facility ever, featuring LEED certification, on-site solar and a fleet of Compressed Natural Gas trucks.
Sweden Hosts First 100% SAF Regional Flight
The first-ever 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)-powered test flight on a commercial regional aircraft took place June 21 in Sweden as part of the 100% sustainable aviation fuel certification process for the ATR aircraft.
NJ Schools District Gets Rooftop Solar
A New Jersey school district plans to save almost $1 million in energy costs over the next 15 years through an on-site solar energy installation project now underway.
Kraft Heinz Inks First Wind VPPA
The Kraft Heinz Company has completed its first wind energy investment with a 12-year VPPA.
Kroger Expands EV Charging Access Across 10 States
The Kroger Co. increased its EV charging station availability at store locations across the U.S. through sweeping collaborations with various EV charging providers.
In Setting Corporate Climate Goals, Credibility is Key
Corporations are the most influential players in meeting the growing threat of the climate crisis. As more climate goals are set, public skepticism grows, so organizations need to focus on credibility and science-based goals. In this report from 3Degrees, learn four steps to establishing a credible climate target.
MetLife Sets 2050 Goal
MetLife commits to achieve net zero GHG emissions across the company’s global operations and general account investment portfolio by 2050 or sooner.
Trex Reduces Emissions By 33%
Trex Company, Inc. reduced Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions intensity by 33% compared with 2020.
Sabey Data Centers Sets 2029 Goal
Sabey Data Centers, a data center provider, announced its commitment to reach net zero carbon emissions by or before 2029 across its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions.
