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GHG Emissions  -  April 27, 2021

HNI Reaches Emissions Goal, Plans Next Target

Having far exceeded its 2025 goal of 35% Scope 1 and 2 emissions reduction, HNI Corporation now plans to eliminate 40% of its Scope 3 GHG emissions and 50% of its energy intensity by 2035 (compared to 2018 levels).
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April 26, 2021

Merck Plans Carbon Neutrality in Operations by 2025, Signs Three VPPAs

Medical company Merck (also known as MSD) has announced its new environmental goals: to eliminate Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions from its operations by 2025 and reduce 30% of its Scope 3 value chain emissions by 2030. This pledge also accelerates its original goal - to use 100% renewable energy by 2040 - by 15 years.
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April 26, 2021

Honda aims for all-EVs by 2040, carbon neutrality by 2050

Honda announced on April 23 that battery-electric and fuel cell electric vehicles will comprise 100% of its vehicle sales by 2040. Further, the company is formalizing a goal to reach carbon neutrality for all products and corporate activities by 2050.
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Sourcing Renewables  -  April 24, 2021

Weekend Reads: Google's RE-Powered Data Center in an Old Coal Plant; Using Efficiency For Net-Zero Targets

It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
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April 23, 2021

Goldman Sachs 2020 Sustainability Report

With the release of the Goldman Sachs 2020 Sustainability Report, "The Future, NOW: Integrating Sustainability with Purpose across Our Business," the company reports on how they have integrated and elevated sustainability efforts across the firm - including $156 billion in sustainable finance activity during 2020. 
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Sourcing Renewables  -  April 23, 2021

Southwest Airlines and Phillips 66 Partner on SAF Development

Southwest Airlines is teaming up with Phillips 66 to support the development and commercialization of sustainable aviation fuel.
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Sourcing Renewables  -  April 23, 2021

Disney World Approaches 40% Renewable Electricity

Disney World announced that it plans to develop two solar farms near Orlando, Florida. Combined with its two current solar farms, these installments will help the park rely on clean energy for 40% of its electricity needs.
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April 23, 2021

Franklin Templeton Releases CSR Report, Launches Environmental Committee

Franklin Templeton’s plans for 2021 include expanding Scope 3 emissions reporting, setting emissions targets, and creating an Environmental Committee to improve the company’s current sustainability initiatives. These plans were detailed in the company's recently released Corporate Social Responsibility Report.
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April 22, 2021

Cisco Foundation to Fight Climate Change With $100 Million

The Cisco Foundation will invest $100 million over ten years to fund nonprofit grants and solutions that fight the growing climate crisis. The Foundation's endowment, funded by Cisco, will help reverse the impact of climate change and set ambitious goals to power a more sustainable future.
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Sourcing Renewables  -  April 22, 2021

Baltimore County Landfills to Generate Solar Energy

When two closed Baltimore County landfill sites are covered with solar arrays, the sun will generate 30 MW of power, one-third of the energy used by the County's municipal and government facilities. These solar parks will help the County meet its sustainability goals, save money on electricity, and power government buildings.
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