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GHG Emissions - October 27, 2020

Animal health company pledges to remove 21 million tons of customer emissions

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated announced Oct. 27 its first-ever sustainability commitments, including the removal of 21 million tons of emissions from its customers' farms by 2030.

Energy Efficiency - October 26, 2020

Oregon school district enters into ESPC for efficiency upgrades

Grants Pass School District 7 in Oregon announced Oct. 26 that it has entered into an Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC) for upgrades at thirteen locations in the district.

GHG Emissions - October 26, 2020

Hemlock Semiconductor cuts emissions intensity 5% since 2015

Hemlock Semiconductor Operations (HSC) announced Oct. 14 that it reduced greenhouse gas intensity by 5% in manufacturing during the past five years.

Finance - October 26, 2020

Starwood Property Trust issues $300 million green bond

Starwood Property Trust announced Oct. 19 the release of its first sustainability bond to the sum of $300 million.

Sourcing Renewables - October 24, 2020

Weekend reads: The rise of geothermal energy; IKEA's pursuit of 100% clean energy generation

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

Sourcing Renewables - October 23, 2020

HNI Corporation aims for 100% RE by 2030

HNI Corporation announced Oct. 21 that it had joined the RE100 initiative and set a goal for 100% renewable electricity by 2030.

GHG Emissions - October 23, 2020

Honda, GM lead blockchain standard for EV integration

Honda and General Motors are leading the Electric Vehicle Grid Integration (EVGI) Working Group developed by the Mobility Open Blockchain Initiative (MOBI) to create the industry’s first global standard incorporating blockchain technology that could lay the foundation for a worldwide decentralized vehicle charging network.

Wind - October 23, 2020