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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.

Southeast-based grocery franchise Food Lion announced on April 19 its 2025 and 2030 goals to reduce energy use, GHG emissions, and food waste while increasing transparency and sustainability in its food supply chain. This commitment builds on Food Lion’s numerous sustainable initiatives in partnership with its parent company, Ahold Delhaize USA (ADUSA). 

Sierra Northern Railway announced that it will use hydrogen fuel cell modules from Ballard Power Systems for its upcoming zero-emission switching locomotive.

Whole Foods Market announced that more than 100 of its U.S. stores will lower CO2 emissions by retrofitting their commercial refrigerators with Honeywell’s Solstice refrigerant.

As Under Armour joins RE100, it announced three commitments to reduce its environmental impact. Aligning with SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) and RE 100’s criteria, these goals will help the athletic wear brand to achieve 100% renewable energy sources by 2030 and net-zero GHG emissions by 2050.

Crown Battery Company will use renewable energy to make batteries at its Ohio-based manufacturing plant after signing an Integrated Renewable Energy (IRE) agreement from American Electric Power’s subsidiary AEP Energy.

Verizon announced two new emissions reduction targets on April 19, committing to a 53% reduction in its operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) between 2019 and 2030 and a 40% reduction in its value chain emissions (Scope 3) between 2019 and 2035.