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GHG Emissions - June 29, 2023
With NASA’s X-Plane, Net-Zero Aviation Takes Giant Leap Forward
NASA announced that its aircraft, produced through its Sustainable Flight Demonstrator project, has been designated as the X-66A by the U.S. Air Force. The X-66A is focused on helping the U.S. reach net-zero aviation GHG emissions, a goal articulated in the White House’s U.S. Aviation Climate Action Plan.
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Energy Efficiency - June 28, 2023
Con Edison to Activate Large Battery System in NYC
Con Edison will activate the largest battery system in New York City, bringing more reliable power to Staten Island in time for the summer’s heat season, according to the company’s president. The system is located in the Fox Hills area, and can generate 7.5 megawatts, equating to four hours of electricity.
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GHG Emissions - June 28, 2023
Navistar Submits SBTi Targets for Validation
Navistar, which operates as the owner of International-branded trucks and diesel engines, plans to submit its science-based targets for validation by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
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GHG Emissions - June 27, 2023
Badger Meter Raises Emissions Reduction Target
Badger Meter, Inc., a provider of water solutions, set a new, GHG emissions intensity reduction target given the strong performance on both an absolute and intensity basis from the original 2020 baseline and goal.
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GHG Emissions - June 27, 2023
ODP Reduces Emissions by 29%
The ODP Corporation lowered its Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 29% since 2019 and committed to set near-term company-wide emission reductions in line with climate science with the SBTi.
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GHG Emissions - June 27, 2023
Baxter Adds Three Solar Arrays, Improves Emissions
Baxter International Inc. completed the addition to the completion of three new on-site solar installations that are expected to reduce GHG emissions by 1,400 metric tons CO2 e annually.
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GHG Emissions - June 26, 2023
MetLife Reduces Emissions
Insurance company MetLife, Inc. reports is has continued to reduce GHG emissions by 49% since 2019 and is maintaining carbon neutrality.
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June 26, 2023
DEI Impact Nominations Accepted Through June 30
Smart Energy Decisions’ DEI Impact Awards nominations are being accepted through June 30. 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.
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GHG Emissions - June 24, 2023
Weekend Reads: Power Grid Needs Climate Resilience; Accelerated RE Growth for Public Lands
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web:
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GHG Emissions - June 23, 2023 - By Better Buildings
Better Climate Challenge Road Show
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Climate Challenge is here! Hop in the EV and hit the open road with the DOE team. For Season One, energy experts visited Nashville, TN to see how partners Nissan, Chemours, and Whirlpool are working to reduce their emissions by 50% within 10 years. Watch the full series and be sure to scroll through the photo gallery for a peek behind the scenes!
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