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Google parent company Alphabet announced Aug. 3 that they have issued $5.75 billion in sustainability bonds, the largest by any company ever, that will fund projects in energy efficiency, clean energy, green buildings, clean transportation, circular economy, affordable housing and racial equity.

Apple, Boeing, PepsiCo and Wells Fargo were among a list of 21 commercial, municipal and school district customers that have signed agreements to offtake a portion of a 100 MW solar farm in Arizona.

Most conversations around clean energy are focused on what type of energy we are using, but to fully decarbonize our economy, we also need to address when energy is used. In this column from IMT - the third in a series - Jake Duncan explains that by purposefully managing energy usage, we can better match the demand for power with the availability of clean energy.

DataBank announced Aug. 4 that their MSP2 data center in Minneapolis, Minn., is now run on 100% renewable energy.

BP released Aug. 4 their strategy for transitioning from an "oil" company to an "integrated energy" company, including a 10-fold increase in low carbon investment by 2030 and reducing operational emissions 30-35% before 2030.

McLean Packaging announced Aug. 3 a five-year plan that includes sourcing 100% renewable energy and transitioning to a zero-carbon business plan.

General Motors announced July 31 their new initiative in partnership with EVgo to triple the public fast electric vehicle chargers available in the United States.

Smart Energy Decisions presented the Virtual Renewable Energy Sourcing Forum on July 27-31, creating an opportunity for corporate energy buyers to engage in cutting-edge general sessions and meet with suppliers and peers without the need to travel. John Failla, Founder and Editorial Director of Smart Energy Decisions welcomed attendees, noting that “a lot has changed over the past four months but not the goals of the event: to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy sourcing.”

Adam Shalapin, Global Sustainability Manager for Ball Corporation, comes to work every day with a purpose. And it’s that sense of purpose that drives him to help Ball reach its ambitious sustainability goals. Watch Adam’s story, part of a video series from Duke Energy Renewables, to see how his daily leadership is not only impacting Ball and its customers but also future generations

Cargill and Ardent Mills will soon be receiving power from the Misae Solar I project in Northern Texas through retail supply agreements that were finalized on July 30.