Energy Management Articles
Weekend Reads: Eclipse vs. the Grid; Paris 2024's Carbon Footprint
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
ASM Sets 2035 Goals
ASM International N.V., a Netherlands-based company and its subsidiaries that design and manufacture equipment and process solutions to produce semiconductor devices for wafer processing, announced the launch of its Climate Transition Plan to reach its net-zero emissions target by 2035.
Fastenal Broadens Carbon Inventory
Fastenal Company completed a Scope 3 materiality assessment, a step to further broaden the company's carbon inventory and establish baselines for science-based targets.
NYSERDA Completes Phase 1 of NY State Energy Data Resource Platform
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority announced the completion of the first phase of development of the New York State Integrated Energy Data Resource platform.
National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Strategy
Developed by the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation and U.S. Department of Energy, in collaboration with the Department of Transportation and the Environmental Protection Agency, the National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Strategy will guide the deployment of zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicle (ZE-MHDV) charging and hydrogen fueling infrastructure from 2024 to 2040.
Saputo Signs Canadian Wind VPPA
Saputo Inc. entered into a 15-year virtual power purchase agreement for wind power in Canada.
UnitedHealth Group Announces Renewable Energy Investments
UnitedHealth Group launched new renewable energy investments to support emissions reduction targets, including its first virtual power purchase agreement.
Greenlane Launches Commercial EV Charging
Greenlane announced its first commercial EV charging corridor, which will include more than 100 chargers for freight trucks.
The LEGO Group Enters $2.4M Carbon-Removal Agreement
The LEGO Group entered a $2.4 million agreement to remove carbon as the company seeks to achieve net-zero carbon emissions.
Kimball Electronics Lowers Emissions by 36%
Kimball Electronics, Inc. reported a 36% decrease in Scope 1 and 2 market-based GHG gas emissions from the company’s 2019 baseline year.
Microsoft Signs for 200 MW of Solar
Microsoft Corp. entered into two 200-megawatt power purchase agreements in Texas.
PCI Pharma Services Sets Emission Goals
PCI Pharma Services, a global contract development and manufacturing organization, set emission reduction targets for 2030.
Walmart Adds Solar in Texas
Walmart Inc. signed a 15-year power purchase agreement for a portion of a new 180-megawatt solar project in Texas.
Ford Launches European Ultra-Fast Charging
Ford announced a strategic partnership to bring ultra-fast charging infrastructure to hundreds of Ford dealerships across Europe.
Celanese Corporation: Upgrading Enterprise-Wide Environmental and Sustainability Data Reporting Systems
Celanese Corporation sought to improve and expand its ability to report Environmental, Social, and Governance data to stakeholders by housing all sustainability data in a single IT platform. Follow this fast-paced project that was implemented over 14 months to improve the accuracy and completeness of ESG data across 35 diverse and complex manufacturing plants in 19 countries.
Edison Energy, Alfa, Altenex Form New Brand
Global sustainability and energy advisory company Edison Energy, along with affiliated companies Altenex Energy and Alfa Energy, announced the launch of their new unified name: Trio.
Cleveland-Cliffs Receives $575M to Decarbonize Tech
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., a flat-rolled steel producer, announced that two projects were chosen for up to $575 million in total funding from the Department of Energy to pursue two decarbonization investments.
Unilever Decarbonizes Four Factories
Unilever announced that a major project to significantly reduce carbon emissions at its Ice Cream Business Group’s four U.S. factories was chosen by the U.S. Department of Energy for award negotiations of up to $20.9 million of support.
Electrolux Group Receives SBTi Approval, Adds RE
In early 2024, Electrolux Group, a home appliance manufacturer, had its second science-based climate target approved by the Science-Based Targets initiative after reaching its first target three years ahead of time.
Orbia Advance Lowers Emissions by 28%
Orbia Advance Corporation, S.A.B. de C.V. lowered Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 28% and Scope 3 emissions by 20% compared to the 2019 baseline.
Kraft Heinz Receives DOE Funding for Clean Energy Projects
The Kraft Heinz Company announced it was chosen to receive up to $170 million from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Clean Energy Demonstration.
GM Fuel Cell Pilot Program Extends Beyond Hydrogen Trucks to Create Blueprint for Low-Emissions Worksites
When it comes to electrification, GM is serious about introducing a range of zero-tailpipe emissions vehicles and applications. In this column, learn about GM’s latest fuel cell-related project: a hydrogen-based worksite ecosystem, centered around its fleet of medium-duty fuel cell trucks. With funding from the Department of Energy, GM is spearheading a pilot program that demonstrates real-life applications of fuel cells for fleet and commercial customers.
AGCO Sets Emission Goals
AGCO Corporation, a global company that designs, manufactures and distributes agricultural machinery and precision ag technology, plans to lower Scope 1 and 2 absolute emissions 55% by 2030 and 90% by 2050.
Microsoft Adds Illinois Solar
Microsoft agreed to purchase electricity and renewable energy credits (RECs) from a new project, Hickory Solar Park, a 110 MWac photovoltaic (PV) project located near Jerseyville, Illinois, for 15 years.
Weekend Reads: Good News for Wind; A New Stretch EV Goal
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
Fresenius Medical Care Lowers Emissions by 16%
Fresenius Medical Care, a provider of products and services for individuals with renal diseases, announced its Scope 1 and 2 emissions decreased by 16% from a 2020 baseline.
Alcoa Closes Inaugural Green Bond Offering
Alcoa Corporation announced that Alcoa Nederland Holding B.V., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Alcoa, closed its offering of $750 million aggregate principal amount of 7.125% senior notes due 2031.
DOE Allocates $475 Million for Clean Energy Options on Former Mines
The U.S. Department of Energy announced up to $475 million in funding for five projects in Arizona, Kentucky, Nevada, Pennsylvania and West Virginia to accelerate clean energy deployment on current and former mine land.
Nestlé Forestation Programs to Lower Emissions
Nestlé launched two new projects that are aimed at lowering and removing carbon emissions from its supply chains.
Stellantis, California Partner to Lower Carbon Emissions
Stellantis announced a partnership with the California Air Resources Board, demonstrating the company’s goal to achieve a goal to be carbon net zero by 2038.
