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GHG Emissions - October 1, 2021

Gap Achieves 50% Emissions Cut Goal for 2020

Gap Inc. announced Sept. 29 that it achieved its goal to reduce emissions 50% by 2020, compared to 2015 levels, through investments in renewable energy and energy efficiency projects.

GHG Emissions - October 1, 2021

Exasol Reaches Carbon-Neutral Operations with Offsets Purchases

Exasol announced Sept. 30 its new target to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% before 2030.

Energy Efficiency - October 1, 2021

City of St. Louis Offers EV Shuttle Rides to Elderly

The City of St. Louis launched Sept. 30 a new electric vehicle shuttle service that will provide non-emergency rides and food distribution services to seniors across the city.

Sourcing Renewables - September 30, 2021

General Motors Launches Real-time Carbon Tracking to Monitor and Reduce Emissions

General Motors (GM) announced Sept. 30 a collaboration to track real-time carbon emissions at their facilities associated with electricity use. The company will also reach its goal to source 100% renewable energy to power its U.S. sites by 2025 – five years earlier than previously announced.

Sourcing Renewables - September 30, 2021

JetBlue to Source SAF for 30% of Its NYC Airport Fuel Use

JetBlue announced Sept. 28 a new offtake agreement of sustainable aviation fuel that will increase its SAF usage to nearly 8% by the end of 2023.

Energy Efficiency - September 30, 2021

Cincinnati Bengals Stadium Completes LED Lighting Retrofit

The Cincinnati Bengals Paul Brown Stadium recently completed the newest phase of an energy efficiency overhaul project, including an LED lighting retrofit that could save more than $60,000 in annual electricity costs.

Solar - September 30, 2021

Intermountain Healthcare Inks Deal for 55,000 MWh of Solar Energy

Intermountain Healthcare will soon receive 20% of its electricity needs from a utility-scale solar project near Huntington, Utah.

Sourcing Renewables - September 29, 2021

Greenland Utility Launches Waste-to-Energy Service

Greenland's national waste management company, ESANI A/S, will soon provide district heating for residents and businesses through new waste-to-energy facilities.

GHG Emissions - September 29, 2021

Valaris Publishes Support for Paris Agreement Targets

Valaris recently released its 2021 Sustainability Report, outlining its intention to set operational emissions targets and chart a path for using technologies to contribute to the goals of the Paris Agreement.

Solar - September 29, 2021