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Solar - June 7, 2021

Charles River Labs Signs Solar VPPA for North American Operations

Charles River Laboratories International plans to power its North American operations with renewable energy by 2023 through a long-term solar energy contract completed this week.

Solar - June 7, 2021

Kering Plans Rooftop Solar for Italian Logistics Hub

Global luxury group Kering will soon be installing a 12.7 MW rooftop solar project at a Northern Italy location that will be one of the largest in Europe.

Sourcing Renewables - June 5, 2021

Weekend Reads: Exploring the Future of Green Banking; Taking RE Lessons from Germany

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

June 4, 2021

Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 37: The State of Sustainable Finance

Sustainable finance has emerged as a key driver in the energy transition. In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla is joined by Kara Mangone, Managing Director and Global Head of Climate Strategy at Goldman Sachs. Kara has worked at the forefront of Goldman Sachs’ sustainability commitments over the years, first leading sustainability reporting and investor engagement, then as Chief Operating Officer of Goldman Sachs’ Sustainable Finance Group and now as Global Head of Climate Strategy. Listen in to learn more about Kara’s efforts at Goldman Sachs.

GHG Emissions - June 4, 2021

Smithfield Foods Targets 30% Cut to Supply Chain Emissions

Smithfield Foods committed June 2 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across its entire domestic supply chain 30% by 2030.

GHG Emissions - June 4, 2021

Intel Explores Tech to Lower Data Center Emissions

Intel is collaborating on developing a reference design architecture that will accelerate the adoption of sustainable carbon-neutral computing in data centers.

GHG Emissions - June 4, 2021

Colgate-Palmolive Targets Carbon Neutrality Across Supply Chain

Colgate-Palmolive reduced emissions 37.5% from 2002 to 2020 and now is accelerating its action on climate change.

GHG Emissions - June 4, 2021

Boeing and Alaska Airlines Team Up to Test Efficiency Tech

Boeing and Alaska Airlines announced June 3 that they are partnering on testing nearly 20 new technologies that could improve the sustainability of air travel.

Sourcing Renewables - June 3, 2021