Energy Management Articles | Page 395

Albertsons Companies has committed to set an emissions reduction target that aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the U.N.’s Paris Climate Agreement.

HP Inc. has announced its clean energy targets: carbon neutrality by 2025, and net zero GHG emissions by 2040.

MSCI Inc., a provider of decision tools and services for the global investment community, announced on April 19 its commitment to the goal of net-zero emissions before 2040.

As Visa announced on April 21 that its operations became carbon-neutral in 2020, the company also pledged to reach net-zero emissions by 2040 and shared its plan to ultimately become climate positive.

In its first consolidated Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) report “A Force for Good,” Stanley Black & Decker revealed its advancement towards the company’s 2030 Corporate Social Responsibility Goals. Accomplishments include completion of three solar projects in 2020, investment in Renewable Energy Credits (RECs), ongoing initiatives to reduce CO2 emissions by over 30,000 metric tons, and an upcoming VPPA solar project.

Polycor Inc. announced on April 20 its plans to be carbon neutral by 2025. The company is the first natural stone quarrier to announce its commitment to carbon neutrality.

Budweiser announced April 19 a VPPA that will allow it to cover 100% of its Canadian operations with Canadian-generated RECs.

The IKEA retailer Ingka Group announced April 20 that it will increase its renewable energy investments by 4 billion euro in support of its goal to use 100% renewable energy across its value chain.

Michelob Ultra Pure Gold organic lager is now brewed with 100% renewable electricity from solar power, Anheuser-Busch announced on April 19. This beer will be the first product within the company’s U.S. portfolio to have this designation.

The Hershey Company announced two new agreements with solar providers that will help the candy and snacks magnate to reach its 2030 target of 50% emissions reduction.