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GHG Emissions - April 30, 2021

Salesforce Adds Emissions Reduction Requirement to Supplier Contracts

By adding a Sustainability Exhibit to supplier contracts, Salesforce now requires its suppliers to set science-based emissions targets by 2024. As it works with suppliers to plan emissions reduction, the company will decrease its supply chain’s carbon footprint.

Wind - April 30, 2021

IBM France to Power Locations with Onshore Wind PPA

IBM's France-based sites and data centers are now using renewable power through a five-year PPA with Boralex Inc. The agreement, signed on January 1, 2021, will supply onshore wind to 55% of IBM’s yearly consumption in the country.

April 30, 2021

Competitive Wholesale Markets Unlock Procurement Options—Will the Proposed Southeast Energy Exchange Market Do the Same?

Unpacking what makes wholesale markets work for buyers also helps to explain why buyers have not enthusiastically endorsed the Southeast Energy Exchange Market (SEEM) proposal put forward by a handful of Southeastern utilities. In this column from Caitlin Marquis of Advanced Energy Economy, learn why, for buyers interested in more wholesale competition, SEEM is a discussion worth following.

GHG Emissions - April 30, 2021

Volkswagen Targets Carbon Neutrality by 2050

In its first Way to Zero Convention in Berlin on April 29, Volkswagen revealed plans to become carbon-neutral across its supply chain, production, operations, and products by 2050.

Energy Efficiency - April 30, 2021

California’s EV Charging Infrastructure Expands

Southern California Edison’s $436 million Charge Ready electric vehicle charging program continues to bring light-duty EV chargers to schools, public parking lots, hospitals, and business centers. To meet the state’s EV and climate goals,

Wind - April 29, 2021

Walmart Continues Move Toward 100% Renewable Energy

Walmart announced on April 29 that more than 500 MW of new renewable generation capacity are now operational through a collaboration with ENGIE North America.

GHG Emissions - April 29, 2021

Sydney Opera House Signs First Global Goals Partner

The Sydney Opera House announced on April 26 that the first Global Goals Partner to support the iconic performing arts center's commitment to sustainability, inclusion, and diversity is Honeywell.

GHG Emissions - April 28, 2021

Bloomberg’s Emissions Targets Validated by SBTi

In its Annual Impact Report, Bloomberg LPannounced both progress towards its emissions goals and those goals’ validation by the SBTi.

Distributed Energy Resources - April 28, 2021 - By NRG Editorial Voices

A perspective on weather, the grid, and bringing resilience to your energy approach

Energy managers face added uncertainty in an era of more frequent and extreme weather events. Last February, Winter Storm Uri reinforced that idea and the importance of bringing resilience and stability into every company's energy approach. Here's a perspective from NRG on the storm itself and on moving forward.