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GHG Emissions - December 18, 2024

Advancing the City of Boulder's Climate Action Commitment

With a Climate Action Plan that aims for an 80% reduction in emissions from city buildings by 2030 and net zero by 2035, the City of Boulder partnered with Ameresco to develop a Facilities Master Plan to improve building performance in terms of environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and financial stewardship. Explore this case study to see how this plan will help the city achieve its goals.

GHG Emissions - December 18, 2024

Serco’s Net Zero Target Validated by SBTi

Serco, a provider of services and support to governments internationally, announced it received validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its GHG emission reduction targets.

GHG Emissions - December 17, 2024

Billerud’s Targets Approved by SBTi

Billerud, a high performance paper and packaging materials manufacturer, announced its targets were approved by the Science Based Targets initiative.

GHG Emissions - December 17, 2024

Canada Sets 2035 Emissions Reduction Target

Canada set a new target to achieve a 45% to 50% emissions reduction below 2005 levels by 2035.

GHG Emissions - December 16, 2024

Boston Consulting Group Purchases Carbon Removal

Boston Consulting Group (BCG) announced the purchase of 50,250 tons of certified carbon dioxide removals (CDRs) as part of the company’s goal to neutralize 100% of its emissions through high-quality carbon removal credits by 2030.

GHG Emissions - December 16, 2024

Google, Stripe, Shopify Sign Carbon Removal Agreement

Several companies, including tech company Google, signed an agreement for carbon removal set to deliver over the next several years.

GHG Emissions - December 16, 2024

Northern Illinois University Partners to Lower Energy Consumption

Northern Illinois University entered a partnership to reduce energy consumption on the campus by over 26% and reduce carbon emissions by 11%.

Sourcing Renewables - December 16, 2024

Deadline Extended for WISE Award Nominatons

The deadline to submit nominations for Smart Energy Decisions’ 2025 WISE Awards is extended to Friday, December 20. We want to bring to the fore significant and influential achievements of women in energy and sustainability as a way to recognize their role in the energy transition and to inspire others with their accomplishments. Submit a nomination today!

GHG Emissions - December 13, 2024

EPA Allocates $735 Million for Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that 70 applicants across 27 states, three Tribal Nations and one territory were tentatively selected to receive over $735 million to assist in the purchase of over 2,400 zero-emission vehicles through its first Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Grant Program.

December 13, 2024

Catch Up with SED's Webinar Center

As we reach the end of 2024, we hope you'll take some time to revisit Smart Energy Decisions' Webinar Center to explore topics that will help you operate more efficiently and reach your goals. Webinars include: "Scope 1 Emissions Reduction: Why All Eyes Are On Heat Pump Technology," "Unlocking Chiller Plant Efficiency Gains with Digital Twin Technology," "The New Math: Balancing Decarb with Your Business & Mission Imperatives," "Climate Regulations Are Coming - Are You Ready?," "Better Bill Data: Using Technology to Streamline Utility Bill Management," "The 2024 State of Corporate Sustainability," and "Achieving Energy Efficiency with Building Software.