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GHG Emissions - June 9, 2021

UK to Require Pension Holders to Disclose Climate Impacts of Investments

The UK government released June 8 new regulations that will require pension holders to assess and publicly report on the climate change risks in their portfolios.

GHG Emissions - June 9, 2021

Volvo's Climate Targets Approved by SBTi

Volvo Group announced June 8 that its climate targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative to align with the Paris Agreement's 1.5-degree target.

Energy Efficiency - June 9, 2021

Saint-Gobain and Greentown Labs Launch Building Efficiency Accelerator

Saint-Gobain, in partnership with Greentown Labs, launched June 9 a building efficiency-focused accelerator program to spur growth in technologies that optimize the energy use of buildings.

GHG Emissions - June 9, 2021

Los Angeles Proposes Expansion of Sustainable Transport Incentives

Los Angeles is investing in its sustainable transportation in the hopes of reducing car dependence in order to meet the city’s Green New Deal targets.

GHG Emissions - June 8, 2021

Dow Benelux Outlines Path to Carbon Neutrality

Dow Benelux released June 8 its roadmap for achieving its 2050 carbon neutrality goal by setting its sights on an interim target of reducing CO2 emissions from its Terneuzen, the Netherlands, operations by more than 40% by 2030.

Solar - June 8, 2021

The City of Harrison Installs Solar Across Municipal Buildings

The City of Harrison, Mich., announced June 7 a new project to install 659 kW of solar energy capacity across five municipal buildings.

Solar - June 8, 2021

Illinois Cryptocurrency Mining Facility Adds Behind-the-Meter Solar

A cryptocurrency mining facility located in a former steel mill in Illinois will soon be developing a 2-5 MW behind-the-meter solar array as it begins its transition to renewable energy.

Solar - June 8, 2021

Rhode Island Public Transit Authority to Buy Credits from New Solar

A 2.8 MW solar array that will provide net metered credits to the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is being developed on a former petroleum storage facility.

Sourcing Renewables - June 7, 2021

Anheuser-Busch Achieves 100% RE Four Years Early

Anheuser-Busch’s entire portfolio of domestic beer and seltzer brands are now being brewed with 100% renewable energy, ahead of schedule for its original 2025 target.

GHG Emissions - June 7, 2021