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GHG Emissions - March 30, 2021

Callon Petroleum plots GHG reduction targets, ties financials to exec pay

A new executive compensation program is in place at Callon Petroleum with updated environmental, social, and governance ESG) initiatives. These changes were made to align with investor priorities and new commitments to quantitative GHG emissions reduction targets.

Sourcing Renewables - March 30, 2021

Gunvor Group pledges $500 million for clean energy

The Gunvor Group, traders of physical energy commodities announced significant cuts in the company's emissions by 2025 and a commitment to spend at least $500 million on clean energy programs.

GHG Emissions - March 30, 2021

Jeep expands EV access at off-road trailheads

The Jeep® brand announced March 26 that it is installing Jeep-branded EV charging stations at or near the trailheads of off-road trails over the next year, in conjunction with the launch of the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid.

GHG Emissions - March 29, 2021

Mass. Climate Legislation to Reduce GHG Emissions

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker on March 26 signed comprehensive climate change legislation that commits to achieve net zero emissions in 2050 and moves the Commonwealth forward in its efforts to combat climate change and protect vulnerable communities.

Sourcing Renewables - March 29, 2021

Amazon Web Services joins partnership for EV management platform development

Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced March 29 that it is teaming up with ABB to develop a cloud-based system for optimizing the management of electric vehicle fleets.

GHG Emissions - March 29, 2021

Frito-Lay cuts fleet GHG emissions in half, reduces diesel in Calif.

Frito-Lay, a division of PepsiCo, Inc., announced progress in the transformation of its Modesto, Calif. manufacturing site, reducing absolute GHG emissions of its fleet by more than half (53%) and lowering fleet diesel usage by 78%.

Solar - March 29, 2021

New Solar Initiatives & Technologies to Cut Costs for DOE Goal

The US Department of Energy announced a target to cut the cost of solar energy by 60% in the next ten years, along with nearly $128 billion in funding to lower costs, improve performance, and speed the deployment of solar energy technologies.

Sourcing Renewables - March 27, 2021