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GHG Emissions - June 29, 2023
Ascend Makes Its Plants More Energy Efficient
Ascend Performance Materials made significant progress on its sustainability strategy, including a 64% reduction in Scope 1 GHG emissions. It also increased its renewable energy use from 20% to 26%.
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GHG Emissions - June 29, 2023
With NASA’s X-Plane, Net-Zero Aviation Takes Giant Leap Forward
NASA announced that its aircraft, produced through its Sustainable Flight Demonstrator project, has been designated as the X-66A by the U.S. Air Force. The X-66A is focused on helping the U.S. reach net-zero aviation GHG emissions, a goal articulated in the White House’s U.S. Aviation Climate Action Plan.
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GHG Emissions - June 29, 2023
Applied Materials Reduces the Semiconductor Industry's Carbon Footprint
Applied Materials, a company specializing in materials engineering solutions, achieved significant carbon reductions through the use of 100% renewable electricity in the U.S. and 69% globally, which resulted in a 3% reduction from its 2019 baseline in the company’s Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions.
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Commercial - June 28, 2023
Twelve to Begin Commercial-Scale Production of E-Jet Fuel
Chemical company Twelve will scale the production of E-Jet fuel, a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) made from CO2 and renewable energy, with a commercial-scale production facility in Moses Lake, Washington.
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Sourcing Renewables - June 28, 2023
Port of Oakland to Use Geothermal Energy
The Port of Oakland's Board of Port Commissioners in California agreed to purchase up to $13.5 million worth of geothermal energy over 12 years.
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GHG Emissions - June 28, 2023
MSC Cruises Signs LNG Agreement to Support Net-Zero Cruising
The Cruise Division of MSC Group, MSC Cruises, has signed a long-term agreement to secure liquefied natural gas (LNG) for its new flagship, MSC Euribia, as well as the supply of synthetic e-LNG made with renewable energy. This will help the company achieve its strategy of net-zero GHG emissions from its marine operations by 2050.
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Energy Efficiency - June 28, 2023
Con Edison to Activate Large Battery System in NYC
Con Edison will activate the largest battery system in New York City, bringing more reliable power to Staten Island in time for the summer’s heat season, according to the company’s president. The system is located in the Fox Hills area, and can generate 7.5 megawatts, equating to four hours of electricity.
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GHG Emissions - June 28, 2023
Navistar Submits SBTi Targets for Validation
Navistar, which operates as the owner of International-branded trucks and diesel engines, plans to submit its science-based targets for validation by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
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GHG Emissions - June 27, 2023
Baxter Adds Three Solar Arrays, Improves Emissions
Baxter International Inc. completed the addition to the completion of three new on-site solar installations that are expected to reduce GHG emissions by 1,400 metric tons CO2 e annually.
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Sourcing Renewables - June 27, 2023
Alcoa Boosts RE to 86% for Product Portfolio
Alcoa Corporation, a producer of aluminum, reported its progress on climate goals, including making a 4.6% annual decrease in carbon dioxide emissions. It also boosted to 86% the electricity coming from renewable sources for its global smelting portfolio.
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