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GHG Emissions - June 18, 2024

Salesforce Announces Strategic Climate Investments

Salesforce announced three climate initiatives including carbon removal solutions, an expansion of its renewable energy portfolio, and a grant opportunity for nonprofits advancing a just energy transition.

GHG Emissions - June 18, 2024

Hershey Updates Targets to Decrease Emissions

Hershey, a candy and snacks manufacturer, announced the company updated its 2030 science-based GHG emissions reduction targets against the latest standards.

GHG Emissions - June 18, 2024

Pyxus Receives SBTi Validation

Pyxus International, Inc., a global agricultural company, announced its near-term GHG emissions reduction targets received approval from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

GHG Emissions - June 18, 2024

Carrier's Targets Validated by SBTi

Carrier Global Corporation, a global climate and energy solutions provider, announced its GHG reduction goals including a target to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 were validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

GHG Emissions - June 18, 2024

Albemarle’s Businesses on Track To Lower Emissions

Albemarle Corporation — a global company that provides essential elements for mobility, energy, connectivity and health — announced its specialties business is on track to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 2030.

Solar - June 17, 2024

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Adds Solar

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam West Loch Annex added Kūpono Solar, a solar and battery storage facility.

Sourcing Renewables - June 17, 2024

Microsoft Partners for Carbon Removal Credits

Microsoft signed an agreement to receive over 970,000 nature-based carbon removal credits as part of the software company’s commitment to becoming carbon negative by 2030.

Energy Efficiency - June 17, 2024

DEI Impact Awards Nominations Due June 21

The deadline to submit nominations for Smart Energy Decisions' 2024 DEI Impact Awards is Friday, June 21. These awards will acknowledge company-wide efforts by large power users (commercial, industrial, institutional, and government) to advance DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion), specifically focusing on the impact and amplification of energy and sustainability programs.

Finance - June 17, 2024

Forbright Bank Provides Sustainability Loans

Forbright Bank, a nationwide bank and lender helping accelerate the transition to a sustainable and low-carbon economy, announced 30% of its portfolio finances sustainable companies and projects like solar loans, green building upgrades and accessible healthcare as of year-end 2023.

GHG Emissions - June 15, 2024