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GHG Emissions - April 30, 2021

Salesforce Adds Emissions Reduction Requirement to Supplier Contracts

By adding a Sustainability Exhibit to supplier contracts, Salesforce now requires its suppliers to set science-based emissions targets by 2024. As it works with suppliers to plan emissions reduction, the company will decrease its supply chain’s carbon footprint.

Wind - April 30, 2021

IBM France to Power Locations with Onshore Wind PPA

IBM's France-based sites and data centers are now using renewable power through a five-year PPA with Boralex Inc. The agreement, signed on January 1, 2021, will supply onshore wind to 55% of IBM’s yearly consumption in the country.

GHG Emissions - April 30, 2021

Volkswagen Targets Carbon Neutrality by 2050

In its first Way to Zero Convention in Berlin on April 29, Volkswagen revealed plans to become carbon-neutral across its supply chain, production, operations, and products by 2050.

Energy Efficiency - April 30, 2021

California’s EV Charging Infrastructure Expands

Southern California Edison’s $436 million Charge Ready electric vehicle charging program continues to bring light-duty EV chargers to schools, public parking lots, hospitals, and business centers. To meet the state’s EV and climate goals,

Wind - April 29, 2021

Walmart Continues Move Toward 100% Renewable Energy

Walmart announced on April 29 that more than 500 MW of new renewable generation capacity are now operational through a collaboration with ENGIE North America.

Solar - April 29, 2021

Goldman Sachs Finances First Utility-Scale Solar Farms in Upstate New York

Goldman Sachs Renewable Power Group (GSRP), managed by Goldman Sachs, has agreed to fund 216 megawatts-dc (MWdc) of new solar installations in New York. Construction has begun on these eight utility-scale solar projects, each of which will generate 27 MWdc.

GHG Emissions - April 29, 2021

Sydney Opera House Signs First Global Goals Partner

The Sydney Opera House announced on April 26 that the first Global Goals Partner to support the iconic performing arts center's commitment to sustainability, inclusion, and diversity is Honeywell.

April 29, 2021

Duke Energy to Triple Renewable Energy, Reduce Carbon Emissions

Duke Energy plans to triple the amount of renewable energy it produces from company power plants and to reduce carbon emissions by the end of the decade. The company also launched Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions to unify the products and services offered by several of its subsidiaries.

GHG Emissions - April 28, 2021

Bloomberg’s Emissions Targets Validated by SBTi

In its Annual Impact Report, Bloomberg LPannounced both progress towards its emissions goals and those goals’ validation by the SBTi.