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GHG Emissions - May 24, 2023

Owens Corning Cuts Emissions by 22%

Building and construction materials company Owens Corning has lowered Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 22% in 2022, from a 2018 baseline. These results move the company closer to its goal of a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 market-based GHG emissions by 2030.

GHG Emissions - May 24, 2023

Highgate Lowers Emissions by 21.8%

Highgate, a real estate investment and hospitality management company, lowered its total GHG emissions by 21.8% and energy use by more than 170,000 megawatt hours (MWh), when comparing data from 2021 to 2019.

Energy Efficiency - May 23, 2023

Amazon's New HQ Uses Climate-Friendly Solutions at Scale

Amazon offers a look at its second headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, which features sustainability principles embedded throughout its design.

Energy Efficiency - May 23, 2023

Bread Financial Prioritizes Energy Efficiency and Conservation

Bread Financial, a financial services company, announced achievements include procuring 75%+ of its electricity from renewable sources and increasing building efficiency by 25%.

Sourcing Renewables - May 22, 2023

Viatris Reports Progress on Building Sustainable Access to Medicine

Viatris Inc., a global healthcare company, is reporting on progress in building sustainable access to medicine through initiatives that include emissions reduction targets and expanded use of renewable energy.

May 22, 2023

Nominations Now Being Accepted for SED's DEI Impact Awards

Smart Energy Decisions’ DEI Impact Awards nominations are now being accepted. The awards will recognize and celebrate organizations that promote Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) while powering the energy transition by acknowledging company-wide efforts by large power users (commercial, industrial, institutional, and government) to advance DEI, specifically focusing on the impact and amplification of energy and sustainability programs.

Energy Efficiency - May 20, 2023

Weekend Reads: Accountability in Decarbonization; Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Call to Action

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

Sourcing Renewables - May 19, 2023

Brunswick Corporation Expands Sustainability Function

Brunswick Corporation, a marine conservation company, announced its commitment to building a sustainable future through new investments in renewable energy and energy efficiency technology as well as the launch of new electric products.

Energy Efficiency - May 19, 2023

Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 81: Women in Smart Energy Series

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, Debra Chanil hosts a panel discussion featuring some of Smart Energy Decisions’ Women in Smart Energy (WISE) Award winners including Kulsoom Khan of Congebec, Inc., Kate Peterson of General Motors, and Ibolya Yolas of Pace Univesity. These women share their paths in energy and sustainability, achievements, and continuing growth as women in the energy industry.

May 19, 2023