Energy Management Articles
Clark Pacific Installs Solar
Clark Pacific, a provider of prefabricated systems, announced plans to install solar arrays across all of its facilities, transitioning its consumption to nearly 100% renewable energy.
Smart Energy Voices Episode 63: Mohawk's Decarbonization Journey
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla introduces Scott Bargerstock of Mohawk Industries. As Director of Manufacturing, Productivity, and Global Energy, Scott shares his insights on how he is building the green bridge with Mohawk Industries’ efforts to decarbonize and save money without a formal net-zero goal.
Albertsons Updates 2030 Goals
Albertsons Companies announced plans to achieve net zero emissions in its operations by 2040 and launched long-term goals and strategies focused on maximizing the company’s new ESG framework.
Amazon Adds 37 Renewable Energy Projects
Amazon announced 37 new renewable energy projects globally, marking progress on its path to power 100% of its operations with renewable energy by 2025, which is five years ahead of the original target of 2030.
Tractor Supply Updates Emission Goals
Tractor Supply Company, a rural lifestyle retailer, announced the reduction of its Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions intensity per million dollars of revenue and per square foot by 18.8% and 6.2%.
Butler Concrete Lowers Emissions With Hydrogen Fuel
Butler Concrete and Aggregate Ltd. implemented a hydrogen and oxygen fuel enhancement system to its fleet of ready-mix concrete trucks with the help of locally owned and operated Empire Hydrogen Energy Systems Inc.
Blackbaud Reaches Carbon Neutrality
Blackbaud, a cloud software company, announced it has achieved carbon neutrality across its operations and data centers for 2021. The company will also work with the Taskforce and Climate Financial Disclosure (TCDF) and CDP.
Walmart Adds Green Hydrogen for Trucks
Walmart Inc. announced an agreement with Plug Power Inc. for an option to deliver up to 20 tons per day of liquid green hydrogen to power material handling lift trucks across Walmart distribution and fulfillment centers in the U.S.
Destination: Net Zero – Moving the needle towards carbon neutral
Companies around the world are under pressure to commit to climate action. In this white paper from Ameresco, learn how innovative solutions are accelerating a cleaner, decarbonized future. This guide outlines a step‑by‑step process for corporate leaders to address growing concerns from a variety of stakeholders, and many of the all-too-common internal obstacles to planning and implementing net zero programs.
US Foods Updates Emission Goals
US Foods Holding Corp. will reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions intensity by 15% since 2015. This updated goal was announced with the release of the company's 2021 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report.
The TJX Companies Sets 2040 Goals
The TJX Companies, Inc., an off-price apparel and home fashions retailer, announced plans to expand and accelerate environmental goals and is aiming to achieve net zero GHG GHG emissions in its operations by 2040.
City of Milpitas Adds Microgrids, Energy Upgrades
The City of Milpitas announced the construction of new sustainable microgrids and a number of city-wide water and energy conservation initiatives, which are part of its Smart City infrastructure program.
Honolulu Leads In Adding Solar Among Cities
The top nine U.S. cities for solar power combined have more solar installed than the entire country did 10 years ago, according to a new study released by Environment America Research & Policy Center and Frontier Group.
Ramona Air Attack Base Adds Microgrid
The Ramona microgrid was completed by San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) and will provide backup power to the Ramona Air Attack Base, home to CAL FIRE and U.S. Forest Service’s aerial firefighting assets.
Frito-Lay Begins Use of Electric Fleet in Texas
Frito-Lay announced a new electric fleet that will serve the Carrollton area near Dallas Fort Worth, Texas.
CEMEX to Turn CO2 Into Sustainable Aviation Fuel
CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. continues its plan to reach a net zero future by joining with integrated chemicals and energy company Sasol ecoFT and renewable energy company ENERTRAG to create sustainable fuel.
NY Governor Approves Path to Add 10 GW Solar by 2030
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that New York’s State Public Service Commission has approved a new framework for the state to achieve at least 10 GW of distributed solar by 2030.
Wells Fargo Adds Solar in Colorado
Wells Fargo began the use of solar in Colorado through five new US Solar Community Solar Gardens in Colorado.
Digimarc Sets ESG Baseline
Digimarc Corporation released its inaugural ESG Impact Report, setting the baseline for the company’s ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) disclosures.
Alphabet, Meta, Shopify, Stripe Join Carbon Removal Commitment
McKinsey Sustainability will partner with Alphabet, Shopify, Meta and Stripe in an eight-year $925 million commitment to accelerate the development of permanent carbon removal technologies.
JPMorgan Chase Unveils Sustainable Design for NYC Building
JPMorgan Chase unveiled the design for its new state-of-the-art global headquarters which will be New York City’s largest all-electric tower with net zero operational emissions and improved indoor air quality.
Bain & Company Sets Emission Goals
Bain & Company announced a move to achieve net-negative carbon status this year, including supporting nature-based projects to remove more than 100% of its 2021 Scope 1, 2 and 3 carbon emissions.
Intel Makes Climate Change Commitment, Calls for Matching Federal Policy Ambition
Meeting the challenge of climate change will require nothing short of a reinvention of how we produce and consume energy. This column from Stephen Harper, Intel's Senior Director of Environment and Energy Policy, explains why aggressive actions by private and public sectors are required.
Weekend Reads: Extending the Shelf Life of Solar Energy: The Key to Sparking Collective Climate Action
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
PPL Updates 2021 Goals
Energy company PPL set a new goal to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The company plans to reach interim reduction targets of 70% by 2035 and 80% by 2040 and has committed to not burning unabated coal by 2050.
Science Based Targets To Publish Net Zero Goals Paper
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), the global body enabling businesses to set emissions reduction targets in line with climate science, is publishing a Net-Zero Foundations for Financial Institutions paper.
Smart Energy Decisions Webinar Center
Catch up with the latest Smart Energy Decisions webcasts on-demand at the Webinar Center - your go-to resource for presentations you need to help you make the best decisions for your energy strategies. Recent webinars include "Managing Fleet Electrification - Real-life Insights from GM, Houston, Portland, and Genentech," "Energy Storage & Demand Response: A Lucrative Combination," "Optimizing Facility Design for Both Decarbonization and Resiliency - It's Not Too Good to Be True!", "reLED=Efficiency2: Upgrade Legacy LEDs to Improve Performance and Savings", and "Energy & Sustainability Reporting Best Practices: Your Data. Your Way."
Intel Sets 2040 Goals
Intel Corporation announced plans to further reduce its direct and indirect GHG emissions and develop more sustainable technology solutions.
Deloitte Invests $1 Billion For Sustainability, Climate Practice
Deloitte announced an investment of US$1 billion in client-related services, data-driven research and assets for its sustainability and climate capabilities.
Apple Helps Suppliers Accelerate RE Use
Apple announced that its suppliers more than doubled their use of clean power over the last year, with over 10 GW operational out of nearly 16 GW in total commitments in the coming years.
