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GHG Emissions - June 4, 2020

Danone's Voltic brand awarded carbon neutral certification

Volvic, a Danone bottled water brand, announced June 2 that they are officially carbon neutral and have been B Corp certified thanks to their switch to 100% renewable energy and commitment to use 100% recycled materials in their bottles by 2025.

Solar - June 3, 2020

Madison, Wis., installs new solar-powered EV charging station

The City of Madison, Wisconsin approved June 2 the order of a solar-powered electric vehicle charging station, which will be deployed to power city fleet vehicles.

Solar - June 3, 2020

Vermont plans local 2.2 MW solar project

Morrisville Water and Light in Vermont will soon be receiving power from a 2.2 MW solar project that is currently under construction on land used for corn silage.

Energy Efficiency - June 3, 2020

Crestwood cuts emissions intensity by 2%

Crestwood Equity Partners announced June 3 in their newly released sustainability report that they reduced their greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 2% last year across operations.

June 2, 2020

Teva Pharmaceuticals cuts emissions 17.2%, decreases energy use 9.4%

Teva Pharmaceuticals met their greenhouse gas reduction target before their goal of 2020 and has charted a path forward to improving their sustainability.

Industrial - June 2, 2020

Gerdau Steel plans 80 MW BTM solar facility

Gerdau Long Steel North America announced June 2 that they have entered into a 20-year PPA for one of the country’s largest behind-the-meter solar facilities.

GHG Emissions - June 2, 2020

UPS seeks carbon negative June by matching carbon offsets

UPS announced June 1 that they will be matching the carbon offsets of participating shipments throughout the month of June in honor of World Environment Day on June 5.

GHG Emissions - June 1, 2020

Newmont cuts emissions intensity by 13.7%, seeks RE

Newmont reported June 1 that they have seen a drop in emissions and energy use due to operational improvements despite an increase in overall production and in 2019 sourced 22.4% of their global electricity from renewable sources.

Energy Efficiency - June 1, 2020

Maine town plans 277 streetlight LED retrofit

The Town of Camden, Maine, approved an LED retrofit of 277 streetlights that is expected to reduce energy consumption by 66% and reduce streetlight operational costs by 76% within the first year.