Energy Management Articles
Weekend Reads: Biden's Fading Chance for a Climate Legacy; Priming Canada's Buildings for a Green Makeover
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Milliken & Company Updates Progress on Sustainability Goals
Milliken & Company reported the progress the diversified global manufacturer made towards its sustainability goals, including increasing renewable energy use to 97,608 MWh/year, over 97% of the 2025 goal of 100,000 MWh/year.
ACRE Sets 2050 Goals
ACRE, a global real estate private equity firm, announced its commitment to reduce its carbon emissions to net zero by 2050.
ITT Adds Solar “Lake” In Italy
ITT Inc. announced the construction of a photovoltaic lake at its largest factory in Barge, Italy, as the company ramps up its sustainability investments to reduce its carbon footprint.
DocGo Transports Patients in Electric Ambulance
DocGo and Jefferson Health, which provides a range of primary care to highly specialized care through hospitals and outpatient locations, announced that they have partnered to transport the first patient in DocG.
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Adds NY Solar
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Consumer Healthcare announced the completion of a solar panel project to serve GSK Consumer Healthcare’s Oak Hill, New York site in April.
Workhuman Achieves Scope 1 and 2 Carbon Neutrality
Workhuman announced it has achieved carbon neutrality for its 2021 Scope 1 and 2 emissions, in addition to a portion of its Scope 3 emissions through verified carbon removal offsets and renewable energy certificates (RECs).
Performance Food Group Adds Zero Emission Trailers
Performance Food Group Company announced the addition of 10 net zero emission refrigeration trailers to its fleet at the company’s Gilroy, California distribution center.
Wendy’s Updates Sustainable Goal Progress
Wendy's Company reported for the first time its 2020 climate data to CDP and received a B score on the submission, taking to step toward setting a science-based target to track and reduce emissions in its operations and supply chain.
SED's 2022 Innovation Summit Wrap-Up
As we prepare for SED's June Renewable Energy Forum, look back at the 2022 Innovation Summit, held in March at The Houstonian Hotel, Club and Spa, as our community of energy and sustainability buyers and suppliers gathered to focus on creating energy management strategies to hit emission reduction targets.
MSU to Expand EV Fleet
Michigan State University will convert 369 internal combustion engine vehicles in its fleet to fully EVs over the next decade and announced the purchase of 40 new EVs, a mix of sedans, minivans and light-duty pickup trucks.
Orion Sets 2050 Goals
Orion Engineered Carbons, a specialty chemicals company, announced it seeks to achieve net zero emissions of GHG by 2050.
The Cheesecake Factory Sets 2050 Goals
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is working towards an annual reduction of greenhouse gas emissions with the goal of achieving 1.5 degree-aligned net zero emissions by 2050.
Consolidated Communications Adds Solar
Consolidated Communications, a fiber provider, announced the signing of its first two community solar agreements in Maine and Minnesota.
Colgate-Palmolive Updates Progress To 2025 Goals
Colgate-Palmolive achieved measurable steps toward its 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy, executing across 11 actions and more than 50 targets for building a more sustainable future.
Seagate Commits to RE by 2030, Carbon Neutral in 2040
Seagate Technology Holdings plc, a data storage infrastructure solutions company, pledged to power its global footprint with 100% renewable energy by 2030 and to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040.
GM Asks Suppliers to Sign ESG Pledge
General Motors announced a new pledge that asks global suppliers to join the company in a commitment to carbon neutrality, social responsibility programs, and sustainable procurement practices in their supply chain operations.
Sunbelt Rentals Adds EV Trucks
Sunbelt Rentals, an equipment rental company, announced the expansion of its electric on-road fleet with the order of 700 Ford F-150 Lightning trucks.
Northrop Grumman Sets 2035 Goals
Northrop Grumman Corporation announces a set of six new company environmental sustainability goals, including a goal of net zero GHG emissions in operations by 2035.
Copenhagen Deploys Hydrogen Taxis
One hundred hydrogen taxis and a new hydrogen refueling station are now operational in the Danish capital city as part of the collaboration between two pan-European projects.
Budweiser Launches Energy Collective for RE
Budweiser, an AB InBev global brand, unveiled the global launch of The Energy Collective to help provide renewable electricity to bars, music venues, and stadiums around the world.
UMass Amherst To Power Campus With RE
The University of Massachusetts Amherst unveiled UMass Carbon Zero, a goal to power the 1,500-acre flagship campus with 100% renewable energy by approximately 2032.
Understand Smart EV Load Management
As the number of electric vehicles increases, managing new EV loads will be critical for ensuring grid stability for businesses and consumers alike. To provide benefits to communities, utilities are offering various programs to integrate electric vehicle loads cost-effectively and efficiently. This eBook from Enel X provides an in-depth look at the various utility programs available to fleets and commercial properties.
General Mills Updates Progress on Sustainability Goals
General Mills sourced 63% renewable electricity across its global operations with a commitment to source 100 percent by 2030.
Hilton to Open Net Zero Hotel
Hotel Marcel New Haven joins the Hilton family under the Tapestry Collection and is believed to be the first net zero emissions hotel in the U.S.
Weekend Reads: Meta's AI Sustainable Tech Strategy; Tackling the Carbon Impact of Shipping
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Wyndham Destinations Doubles Solar Capacity
Wyndham Destinations announced the completion of its latest solar installations and its commitment to further investments in alternative energy.
Mastercard Ties Compensation to ESG for All Employees
Mastercard expanded its compensation for ESG performance to all of its employees.
Breezeline Deploys EVs, Sets 2050 Goal
Breezeline, formerly Atlantic Broadband, a cable operator,has begun to deploy EVs, a step in its commitment to reduce its operational emissions by 65% by 2030 and achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
Celebrating Earth Day with SED's 1st Sustainability Report
This Earth Day, Smart Energy Decisions is proud to be the first energy focused business-to-business media company to release its own Sustainability Report. In this column, SED's Alexandra Failla explains how we are showcasing progress across three key sustainability dimensions: environmental, social, and governance.
