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May 5, 2021

Trane Ties ESG Metrics to Executive & Employee Compensation

Trane Technologies announced the revision of its executive and senior leader incentive plans to link directly to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) metrics that relate to the company’s 2030 Sustainability Commitments.
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GHG Emissions  -  May 5, 2021

EnLink Midstream to Reach Net Zero Emissions by 2050, With Midway Milestones

EnLink Midstream announced on May 4 its intention to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, with practical strategies to follow and milestones to meet as the company moves toward this goal.
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Sourcing Renewables  -  May 4, 2021

Virginia Google Data Centers Will Use 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy

In a first-of-its-kind agreement, Google has partnered with AES Corporation to provide its Virginia data centers with 24/7 carbon-free energy. The 10-year agreement calls for a 500 MW mix of wind, solar, hydro, and battery storage, which will start supply later this year.
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May 4, 2021

Ware2Go Announces Carbon Offsets for Last-Mile Emissions

Ware2Go, a UPS-founded company allowing merchants of all sizes faster-guaranteed shipping, announced a new initiative to offset carbon emissions to the last mile for all small parcels, less than truckload, full truckload, and air shipments within their network. 
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Wind  -  May 4, 2021

Pembina Pipeline PPA Allows Launch of Garden Plain Wind Project

Pembina Pipeline Corporation has signed an 18-year PPA with TransAlta Corporation for renewable electricity and environmental attributes from the proposed 130 MW Garden Plain Wind Power Project to be located in Alberta.
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GHG Emissions  -  May 4, 2021

Convoy Announces Emissions Reduction Goal for 2021

Digital freight network Convoy has announced its intent to prevent 3 million pounds of shipping-related carbon emissions in 2021. This will constitute an 87% increase compared to the emissions that Convoy’s automated shipping logistics saved in 2020.
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GHG Emissions  -  May 3, 2021

General Motors Accelerates Emissions Reduction Goals

General Motors (GM) announced on April 30 a series of new climate targets, including a reduction in energy intensity in operations by 35% from 2010 to 2034, and enrolling 100% of targeted Tier 1 suppliers in the company’s Supplier Sustainability Program.
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May 3, 2021

Stony Brook University Receives $5 Million for Offshore Wind Research

A joint partnership with developers of New York’s Sunrise Wind offshore wind farm, Ørsted, and Eversource will include a commitment of $5 million to Stony Brook University’s research and advancement of offshore wind technology through the university’s Advanced Energy Research and Technology Center (AERTC).
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GHG Emissions  -  May 3, 2021

Vista Oil and Gas Commits to Analyzing and Reducing Emissions

Argentina-based Vista Oil and Gas has announced the publication of its first Sustainability Report, which includes the company’s commitment to analyzing and reducing carbon emissions.
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Sourcing Renewables  -  May 1, 2021

Weekend Reads: Sourcing Land For Biden's RE Vision; Could Renewables Kill Off Fossil Fuels by 2035?

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