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GHG Emissions - May 13, 2021

Hexion Announces Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Commitment

Hexion Inc. announced its commitment to reduce carbon emissions by 20% by 2030 from a 2017 baseline to address climate change.

Solar - May 13, 2021

JBS Foods Powers Illinois Plant With C-PACE Funded Solar

JBS Foods USA in Illinois is saving approximately $250,000 a year in energy costs because of its solar projects funded through the state's C-PACE program.

Finance - May 12, 2021

Kellogg Company Prices Its First Sustainability Bond

Kellogg Company has announced its pricing of a EUR 300 million 8-year Sustainability Bond. The food company’s inaugural sustainability bond, this bond has an interest coupon of 0.50% per annum.

GHG Emissions - May 12, 2021

Amazon Issues $1B Sustainability Bond

Amazon has issued a $1B Sustainability Bond, whose proceeds will fund sustainability and social projects.

GHG Emissions - May 12, 2021

Caterpillar Announces 2030 Sustainability Goals, Reports ESG Progress

Caterpillar, Inc. announced on May 11 new sustainability goals centered around climate, environment, and safety. Among the goals to achieve by 2030 in operations energy and emissions: a science-based Scope 1 and 2 goal to reduce absolute GHG emissions from its operations by 30% from 2018 to 2030.

Sourcing Renewables - May 12, 2021

Hawaii’s Big Island Also Big On Renewable Energy

Thanks to three large solar projects, Hawaii Island – also known as the Big Island - may be the first in the state to hit 100% of its renewable energy goal, hitting that mark by 2023 and reaching 110% by 2024, according to the Hawaiian Electric Company.

Solar - May 11, 2021

Solar Canopies Top Downtown Long Beach Parking Areas

Construction of solar canopies is underway at three downtown Long Beach, California, public parking locations. This project is the first of two phases for the City of Long Beach's solar energy PPA with PFMG Solar Long Beach, LLC, which will place a total of 10 solar installations at various public facilities throughout Long Beach.

Wind - May 11, 2021

Engie North America Powers Houston HQ With Texas Wind

ENGIE North America announced on May 11 that its Houston headquarters is now under contract to use 100% renewable energy from its own Live Oak wind project in Texas.

GHG Emissions - May 11, 2021

Bed Bath & Beyond Commits to Net Zero by 2040

In its first comprehensive environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy, Bed Bath & Beyond has set a 2040 target of net zero emissions.