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GHG Emissions  -  April 1, 2022 - By Cliff Majersik, IMT

SEC Takes Historic Step Forward on Climate Transparency

In a major step forward for transparency, the Securities and Exchange Commission proposed on March 21 that public companies be required to publish their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In this column, Cliff Majersik, IMT's Senior Advisor, Policy and Programs, outlines the real estate implications of this proposed rule on climate risk disclosure
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March 23, 2022 - By Vic Shao, AMPLY Power

Navigating the Electric Charging Infrastructure Landscape for EV Fleets

The electrification of large-scale fleets is an important solution to reduce carbon emissions, as on-road transportation is the largest single contributor to GHG emissions. In this column from Vic Shao, CEO of Amply Power, explains how Innovative and economical EV solutions can help accelerate the transition to fleet electrification.
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Sourcing Renewables  -  March 21, 2022 - By Target - A Bullseye View

Go Behind the Scenes at Target’s First Net Zero Energy Store — Our Most Sustainable Facility Yet

When you stand at the entrance of Target's Vista, California, store, it looks like any other Target store. But underneath that iconic Target exterior is a complex system of electrical, plumbing, solar and more that makes it one of a kind — and our most sustainable store yet. This column from Target goes behind the scenes with the team that brought it all to life.
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GHG Emissions  -  February 14, 2022 - By Alexandra Failla, Smart Energy Decisions

Smart Energy Decisions Plans Its First Sustainability Report

While helping others achieve their sustainability goals has been integral to Smart Energy Decisions’ business since its inception, this column from SED's Alexandra Failla explains why the company is now walking the walk by setting its own sustainability goals and informing its community of intentions, challenges, and progress. 
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Demand Management  -  February 2, 2022 - By NRG Editorial Voices

Energy is complex — the right partner can bring simplicity and value

Like most products, getting the best value from your electricity approach involves more than a low price. In an age of more frequent and severe weather events, grid capacity concerns, and energy price volatility, an all-encompassing strategy from a knowledgeable energy partner is vital. This blog from NRG Energy explains how.
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January 26, 2022 - By Daniel Schmid, Chief Sustainability Officer, SAP

SAP Accelerates Its Commitment to Net-Zero

SAP has committed to achieve net-zero along its value chain in line with a 1.5°C future in 2030 – 20 years earlier than originally targeted. Too bold? Not according to Daniel Schmid, SAP's Chief Sustainability Officer, who explains in this column why raising their ambition is one of the key cornerstones on the company's path forward to implementing a holistic approach to sustainability.
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GHG Emissions  -  December 20, 2021 - By Troy Doughman, Shell Energy

Decarbonizing Across the Power Value Chain

According to the EIA, energy demand will increase by 50% by 2050 while carbon emissions need to be cut in half during that same period. As a result, businesses are facing mounting pressure to decarbonize and set net zero targets. In this column, Troy Doughman, Shell Energy, explains why now is the time for action and what businesses need to consider when creating their energy roadmap in order to meet the challenges of the energy transition.
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December 15, 2021

Helping businesses prepare for winter weather with a sound energy strategy

Winter weather can deliver challenges to the energy grid and uncertainty to energy managers. This blog from NRG Energy notes that perhaps the best antidote for businesses to cope is a healthy measure of energy expertise and perspective. Both of these characteristics are put forth in a recent article that provides reassurance and tactical advice to help position any organization’s energy approach for what lies ahead.
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November 15, 2021 - By Lotte Schlegel, IMT

How Real Estate Can Lead to a More Just, Sustainable Future by 2030

What if someone told you that by the end of this decade, we could improve life for nearly everyone in America by changing the way we design, build, operate, and value buildings? This column from Lotte Schlegel, IMT's Executive Director, explains how real estate can lead the way to economic opportunities, climate solutions, and social justice.
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October 15, 2021 - By Argonne National Laboratory

New York Power Authority, Argonne Team Up to Ease Climate Risk

Climate change and related extreme weather events are challenging the private and public sectors in unprecedented ways. To get a handle on this evolving risk, the New York Power Authority (NYPA), the largest state public power entity in the United States, is partnering with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory to determine the risks a changing climate poses to NYPA's infrastructure and capital investment strategy - and how to mitigate those risks.
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