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GHG Emissions  -  June 29, 2023

Applied Materials Reduces the Semiconductor Industry's Carbon Footprint

Applied Materials, a company specializing in materials engineering solutions, achieved significant carbon reductions through the use of 100% renewable electricity in the U.S. and 69% globally, which resulted in a 3% reduction from its 2019 baseline in the company’s Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions.
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Commercial  -  June 28, 2023

Twelve to Begin Commercial-Scale Production of E-Jet Fuel

Chemical company Twelve will scale the production of E-Jet fuel, a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) made from CO2 and renewable energy, with a commercial-scale production facility in Moses Lake, Washington.
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GHG Emissions  -  June 28, 2023

Navistar Submits SBTi Targets for Validation

Navistar, which operates as the owner of International-branded trucks and diesel engines, plans to submit its science-based targets for validation by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi). 
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Energy Efficiency  -  June 28, 2023

Con Edison to Activate Large Battery System in NYC

Con Edison will activate the largest battery system in New York City, bringing more reliable power to Staten Island in time for the summer’s heat season, according to the company’s president. The system is located in the Fox Hills area, and can generate 7.5 megawatts, equating to four hours of electricity.
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GHG Emissions  -  June 28, 2023

MSC Cruises Signs LNG Agreement to Support Net-Zero Cruising

The Cruise Division of MSC Group, MSC Cruises, has signed a long-term agreement to secure liquefied natural gas (LNG) for its new flagship, MSC Euribia, as well as the supply of synthetic e-LNG made with renewable energy. This will help the company achieve its strategy of net-zero GHG emissions from its marine operations by 2050.
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Sourcing Renewables  -  June 28, 2023

Port of Oakland to Use Geothermal Energy

The Port of Oakland's Board of Port Commissioners in California agreed to purchase up to $13.5 million worth of geothermal energy over 12 years.
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GHG Emissions  -  June 27, 2023

Starbucks Plans to Open Sustainability Lab in Costa Rica

Starbucks announced plans to develop a new sustainability learning and innovation lab at Hacienda Alsacia, the company’s global agronomy headquarters for research and development in Costa Rica.
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Sourcing Renewables  -  June 27, 2023

Alcoa Boosts RE to 86% for Product Portfolio

Alcoa Corporation, a producer of aluminum, reported its progress on climate goals, including making a 4.6% annual decrease in carbon dioxide emissions. It also boosted to 86% the electricity coming from renewable sources for its global smelting portfolio.
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GHG Emissions  -  June 27, 2023

Badger Meter Raises Emissions Reduction Target

Badger Meter, Inc., a provider of water solutions, set a new, GHG emissions intensity reduction target given the strong performance on both an absolute and intensity basis from the original 2020 baseline and goal.
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GHG Emissions  -  June 27, 2023

Baxter Adds Three Solar Arrays, Improves Emissions

Baxter International Inc. completed the addition to the completion of three new on-site solar installations that are expected to reduce GHG emissions by 1,400 metric tons CO2 e annually.
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