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In this important episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla speaks with Scott Hart, Vice President and General Manager of NRG Business - Texas to discuss how integrated energy supply and demand management strategies, including the deployment of DERs, can effectively help large power users achieve their decarbonization goals. NRG has been actively involved in working with customers on integrated energy management programs. You’ll learn a lot from this timely conversation.

JPMorgan Chase announced on May 13 steps it is taking to align its financing activities with climate goals of the Paris Agreement. The firm also announced it has achieved carbon neutrality and has established new operational goals.

Hexion Inc. announced its commitment to reduce carbon emissions by 20% by 2030 from a 2017 baseline to address climate change.

More businesses are auditing their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions sources to find areas of improvement in order to comply with statewide clean energy regulations and to meet ESG goals to attract investors. In this article, Constellation advises starting the process by understanding Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.

Amazon has issued a $1B Sustainability Bond, whose proceeds will fund sustainability and social projects.

Caterpillar, Inc. announced on May 11 new sustainability goals centered around climate, environment, and safety. Among the goals to achieve by 2030 in operations energy and emissions: a science-based Scope 1 and 2 goal to reduce absolute GHG emissions from its operations by 30% from 2018 to 2030. 

In its first comprehensive environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy, Bed Bath & Beyond has set a 2040 target of net zero emissions.

The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) has challenged cleaning product companies to align their operations with the Paris Climate Agreement, achieving net zero emissions by 2050. So far, at least fifteen cleaning product suppliers have risen to the challenge by making science-based climate commitments. 

To celebrate Eli Lilly’s 145th anniversary, the medical company has committed to Scope 1 and 2 carbon neutrality - including the use of 100% renewable energy - by 2030. This target builds on its 2020 success of reducing GHG emissions intensity by 22.2% (compared to 2012).

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