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Energy Efficiency - October 7, 2021

General Mills Issues First Sustainability Bond

General Mills announced Oct. 6 its inaugural sustainability bond, priced at $500 million over ten years.

Sourcing Renewables - October 7, 2021

DFDS Adds 100 Electric Heavy-Duty Trucks to Fleet

DFDS announced Oct. 6 that it has placed an order for 100 electric heavy-duty trucks to deploy in its fleet starting in 2022 and 2023.

GHG Emissions - October 6, 2021

Mars Sets Full Value Chain Net Zero Ambition for 2050

Mars, Incorporated announced Oct. 5 its new ambition to reach net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2050.

Energy Efficiency - October 6, 2021

Indiana Jail Plans Energy Upgrade Project

The Wells County jail facility announced Oct. 4 an energy efficiency overhaul that is expected to save the complex $560,000 annually in energy costs.

GHG Emissions - October 6, 2021

International Council on Mining and Metals Signs Joint Net Zero Ambition

The members of the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) announced Oct. 5 that they have committed to reaching net-zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050 at the latest.

GHG Emissions - October 6, 2021

LA Clippers Plan First Climate Positive Basketball Arena

The LA Clippers announced Sept. 27 a new partnership that will support its creation of the first climate positive sports arena.

Solar - October 6, 2021

Second Microgrid to Bring Renewable Energy to Puerto Rico

A second microgrid project in Puerto Rico will allow Eaton, a power management company, to provide renewable energy for its manufacturing operations.

GHG Emissions - October 5, 2021

Alcoa Targets Net-Zero Aluminum Processing Operations

Alcoa Corporation announced Oct. 4 its new commitment to reaching net-zero emissions in its global operations by 2050.

Sourcing Renewables - October 5, 2021

Delta Inks $1 Billion SAF Offtake Deal

Delta Air Lines completed an offtake agreement Sept. 30 for 250 million gallons of blended fuel with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in a deal that is estimated to be worth more than $1 billion.

GHG Emissions - October 5, 2021