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August 21, 2021

Weekend Reads: The Growing Influence of EVs; Using Energy Storage to Make Scottish Whisky

It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
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August 20, 2021

Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 42: Building a Global Renewable Energy Portfolio

In the third season premiere of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla is joined by Zephyr Taylor, Global Director of Renewable Energy, Mars Inc. to discuss Mars’ progress against its “Sustainable in a Generation” plan and its ambitious emissions reduction and renewable energy goals. This episode includes engaging conversation from SED's recent Renewable Energy Forum as well as bonus content exclusive to this episode.
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GHG Emissions  -  August 20, 2021

McDonald's Releases Update on Emissions Goal

McDonald’s announced Aug. 19 that it reduced absolute emissions from its restaurants and offices 8.5% and emissions intensity from its supply chain by 5.9% since 2015.
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GHG Emissions  -  August 20, 2021

Swiss Regulators to Require Climate Disclosures from Large Companies

Large Swiss companies will soon be obligated to report publicly on climate-related issues under regulations going through a review process by the government.
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GHG Emissions  -  August 20, 2021

Maersk Selects Carbon-Neutral Methanol Fuel

A.P. Moller - Maersk announced Aug. 19 that it will be procuring carbon-neutral methanol to fuel one of its vessels.
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Sourcing Renewables  -  August 20, 2021

Union Pacific to Increase its Biodiesel Fuel Blend Ratio

Union Pacific announced Aug. 19 that it has been approved to increase its use of biodiesel fuel in its locomotives to up to 20% in a blended formula, an increase from the previous operating limit of 5%.
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GHG Emissions  -  August 19, 2021

Saint-Gobain Plans Zero-Energy Home Construction

Saint-Gobain North America launched Aug. 19 a new program that will support the construction of sustainable homes to neighborhoods across North America.
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Finance  -  August 19, 2021

PNC Pledges $20 Billion in Sustainable Financing

PNC pledged Aug. 18 to finance $20 billion for sustainability-related projects over five years.
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GHG Emissions  -  August 19, 2021

Fresh Del Monte Targets 27.5% Emissions Cut

Fresh Del Monte Produce announced Aug. 17 a new target to decrease its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 27.5% from 2019 to 2030.
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Solar  -  August 19, 2021

Univ. of Minnesota Student Housing Co-Ops Get 400 kW of Rooftop Solar

Riverton Community Housing, a student accommodation site near the University of Minnesota, recently completed four solar arrays on its buildings.
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