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Wind - February 5, 2021

Empire State Realty Trust uses 100% wind power

Empire State Realty Trust (ESRT), a real estate company focusing on retail properties in Manhattan, announced on Feb. 3 that, after its latest contract, it now has enough wind energy to power its entire 10.1 million-square-foot commercial portfolio.

Solar - February 5, 2021

BMW Group sources aluminum produced using solar energy

The BMW Group announced on Feb. 2 that it will begin sourcing aluminum produced using solar electricity. This marks an important milestone on the road to the company’s goal of lowering CO2 emissions in its supplier network by 20% by 2030.

GHG Emissions - February 5, 2021

Sainsbury’s sets science-based targets to reach net-zero goals

UK grocery chain Sainsbury’s announced on Feb. 3 that it plans to significantly reduce GHG emissions with approved science-based targets in its operations and across the supply chain.

GHG Emissions - February 4, 2021

Aramark commits to reducing greenhouse gas emissions 15% by 2025

Aramark announced on Feb. 2 that it has committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions 15% by the end of 2025 (from its 2019 baseline) in the United States, thus decreasing its carbon footprint.

Sourcing Renewables - February 4, 2021

Coal to exit U.S. power system by 2033

Coal is on track to disappear from the U.S. power grid by 2033 as the push for a carbon-free electricity system gains strength. The fossil fuel will be supplanted largely by renewables, which will supply 39% of U.S. electricity in 2030 and 55% in 2035

GHG Emissions - February 4, 2021

Uber and bp partner to expand EV charging in Houston

The City of Houston, Texas, announced on Feb. 1 that bp and Uber will work together to deploy bp’s rapid EV charging hubs in the city to help Uber drivers make the transition to EVs.

GHG Emissions - February 3, 2021

Bloomberg LP sets 2025 goal for net zero carbon emissions

Bloomberg LP announced Feb. 3 it has committed to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2025, the same year as the company's existing target to reach 100% renewable energy.

Wind - February 3, 2021

Facebook, McDonald's power-supplying wind farm acquired by Ares Management

Ares Management Corporation announced Feb. 2 that it has acquired a 302 MW wind project in Illinois that will provide clean energy to McDonald's and Facebook.

Solar - February 3, 2021

Calif. community choice aggregation program sources from new solar project

A set of solar projects that will provide clean energy to MCE, California's first Community Choice Aggregation Program, began commercial operation last week.