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Today’s retail supply chain is more interactive, digitally connected and networked than ever before. But a single unplanned break in the cycle due to a power outage can have a ripple effect – disrupting operations, creating losses, and compromising contracts as well as customer relationships. “Revolutionizing the Supply Chain: Resiliency and Microgrids” from Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions breaks down how microgrids can help retailers, suppliers, manufacturing facilities and transportation ports maximize uptime and achieve the energy resiliency they need.

Moody’s exceeded its near-term GHG reductions targets with a 92% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions and a 95% reduction in Scope 3 from a 2019 base year.

Neiman Marcus Group will decarbonize the luxury retailer’s footprint through renewable energy, electrification, energy efficiency and refrigerant management.

DHL Global Forwarding neutralized the carbon emissions of all less-than-container load (LCL) ocean freight shipments since January 2021 by using certified, sustainable marine fuels (SMF).

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.

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.

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.

Deloitte announced an investment of US$1 billion in client-related services, data-driven research and assets for its sustainability and climate capabilities.

Chase will add public fast electric vehicle charging stations across 50 of its U.S. branches beginning this summer.

The Europcar Mobility Group announced it commits to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 46.2% and reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 27.5% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.