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GHG Emissions - August 8, 2022

Lufthansa Group Offers Green Fare

The Lufthansa Group is expanding its CO2-neutral flight and along with SWISS, Austrian Airlines and Brussels Airlines, the partnership is offering a new fare that already includes full CO2 compensation in the price.

Solar - August 8, 2022

Lear Commits to Adding Renewable Electricity

Lear Corporation, a global automotive technology company, announced it joined Climate Group's RE100, a global renewable electricity initiative that includes over 370 major companies.

August 8, 2022

BASF Enters Into VPPAs

BASF entered into VPPAs for wind and solar power totaling 250 MW that are designed to offset the carbon-intensive grid-supplied electricity being used at more than 20 of BASF’s manufacturing sites in several states.

GHG Emissions - August 8, 2022

Hilton Emission Goals Approved by SBTi

Hilton strengthened its GHG emissions goals which aim to cut emissions intensity by 75% in its managed hotels and emissions intensity by 56% and by 2030 in franchised hotels, These goals have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Sourcing Renewables - August 6, 2022

Weekend Reads: What is the Purpose of ESG Investing?; Ditch Your Necktie to Save Energy

It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.

Distributed Energy Resources - August 5, 2022

Harrison Street Adds EV Chargers

Harrison Street, an investment management firm focused on alternative real assets, announced a partnership to install EV charging stations at selected properties.

GHG Emissions - August 5, 2022

Pilgrim's Pride Lowers Emissions

Pilgrim's Pride, a global food company, completed its first sustainability-linked bond audit, reduced Scope 1 and 2 GHG emission intensity by 10% from its 2019 baseline.

August 5, 2022

Smart Energy Voices Episode 70: City of Cincinnati's Renewable Energy Journey

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla introduces Michael Forrester, former Director of Environment and Sustainability for the city of Cincinnati. At SED’s recent Renewable Energy Forum, Michael shared his insights on Cincinnati’s strategy of acting like a corporation that led to implementing its 100 MW PPA.

August 5, 2022

Ansys Targets Carbon Reduction by 2027

Ansys, a simulation software provider, set a goal to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 15% by 2027, compared with its current 2019 baseline.