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Energy Efficiency - February 3, 2020

Mercedes-Benz launches blockchain to track supplier emissions

Mercedes-Benz launched Jan. 30 a project to increase transparency on emission in their supply chain by using blockchain technology to track emissions throughout the value chain.

GHG Emissions - January 31, 2020

Delta enters offtake agreement for sustainable aviation fuel

Delta Air Lines announced Jan. 30 that it has entered into one of the largest airline offtake agreements of its kind to purchase sustainable aviation fuel, if produced, from Northwest Advanced Bio-Fuels.

Energy Efficiency - January 29, 2020

New Jersey Gov. Murphy releases Energy Master Plan for 100% clean energy

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced Jan. 27 his comprehensive plan to get the state to 100% clean energy by 2050 by reducing energy consumption, increasing renewable energy, maximizing efficiency and expanding the clean energy innovation economy.

GHG Emissions - January 28, 2020

Westin Maui joins energy efficiency project to reduce emissions

The Westin Maui Resort & Spa announced Jan. 27 a partnership that will them to reduce carbon emissions through energy efficiency projects including analyzing and optimizing energy consumption, reducing electricity costs and eliminating emissions

Energy Efficiency - January 28, 2020

NY begins $1.4M street light retrofit project

New York kicked off Jan. 14 the governor’s Smart Street Lighting NY program, which will include the replacement of 2,400 streetlights in Kingston, N.Y., with LED fixtures and is expected to save the city more than $200,000 annually.

Solar - January 24, 2020

Colorado College acheives carbon neutrality goal

Colorado College celebrated Jan. 17 the completion of their 2020 goal to achieve carbon neutrality, which has resulted in savings of $6.6 million.

GHG Emissions - January 23, 2020

Verizon reaffirms commitment to 2035 carbon neutrality

Verizon reaffirmed Jan. 20 their commitment to being carbon neutral by 2035 through the use of reducing emissions and investing in renewable energy and carbon offsets.

Energy Efficiency - January 22, 2020

Alphabet, Citigroup, Walmart make CDP corporate climate leader A List

Alphabet, Citigroup, Microsoft and Walmart were included in the list of 179 companies on CDP's A List for corporate transparency and action on climate change, created from the scoring of over 8,000 companies worldwide.

GHG Emissions - January 21, 2020

Starbucks sets 2030 sustainability commitments

Starbucks committed in a letter from their CEO Jan. 21 to reducing carbon emissions in their direct operations and supply chain by 50% by 2030, in addition to becoming resource positive, meaning they storing more carbon than they emit.