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GHG Emissions - September 6, 2024

Cushman & Wakefield’s Emissions Fall 15%

Cushman & Wakefield, a global real estate services firm, announced a 15% reduction in total Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions from 2022.

Solar - September 5, 2024

Pendleton Wastewater Facility Adds Solar

The Pendleton Wastewater Treatment and Resource Recovery Facility (WWTRRF) broke ground on a 240-kW solar photovoltaic (PV) canopy system, a step toward achieving the Oregon city's ambitious goal of bringing the facility closer to net-zero.

GHG Emissions - September 5, 2024

Dorian Implements Upgrades to Lower Emissions

Dorian LPG Ltd., an owner and operator of 25 modern fuel-efficient Very Large Gas Carriers (VLGCs), announced the company is implementing a series of technical upgrades aimed at enhancing the hydrodynamic efficiency of its vessels.

Solar - September 5, 2024

Fifth Third Reduces Energy Use 40% by Adopting Solar

Fifth Third’s use of solar power, combined with internal efforts to reduce energy use, helped the bank lower enterprise-wide grid-based energy use by more than 40%, which is one of the company’s six operational sustainability targets adopted in 2022.

GHG Emissions - September 5, 2024

Far Eastern New Century Sets 2030 Goals

Far Eastern New Century (FENC), a global manufacturer in recycled polyester production, established sustainability goals for 2030, which include a 50% reduction in carbon emissions, green products constituting 50% of total production and green raw materials comprising 50% of its sourcing.

Solar - September 4, 2024

Hy-Vee Adds Solar, Electric Trailers

Supermarket chain Hy-Vee marked the completion of the Hy-Vee Chariton Solar Field at a ceremony in Chariton, Iowa. The first phase of this project, which began in 2023, is officially operational.

GHG Emissions - September 4, 2024

Rinchem Receives SBTi Approval

Rinchem Company, LLC, a global chemical management solutions company, announced the approval of its science-based targets by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Distributed Energy Resources - September 4, 2024

Commonwealth of Virginia Deploys BESS

The Commonwealth of Virginia announced the deployment of three battery energy storage systems (BESS).

Distributed Energy Resources - September 4, 2024

Oregon Cities Receive Funding for 500 EV Chargers

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced that the City of Tualatin and area partners in Oregon will receive $15 million to bring publicly accessible EV charging infrastructure to the region as part of the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program (CFI Program).

Distributed Energy Resources - September 3, 2024