Energy Procurement

General Mills unveiled its new climate plan, marking the company's 53rd year of reporting with new commitments including reducing GHG emissions across its value chain by 30% by 2030 and achieving net zero emissions by 2050.

Bread Financial, a financial services company, announced achievements include procuring 75%+ of its electricity from renewable sources and increasing building efficiency by 25%.

Equinix, Inc., a digital infrastructure company, announced its leadership in environmental sustainability, having achieved a 96% renewable energy coverage of its operational load for 2022, reflecting a 10% year-over-year increase in renewable energy procurement.

Granite, a construction and construction materials company, invested $6.1 million throughout the company to lower emissions and improve energy efficiency at its materials facilities.

The Barnegat Township School District in New Jersey announces the successful installation of a 2.14 MW solar canopy carport portfolio. Expected to generate more than 2,748 MWh of clean energy per year, this solar canopy carport will help the school district achieve its renewable energy goals.

Kemin Industries, a global ingredient manufacturer, confirmed its emission reduction goals by committing to the Science-Based Target Initiative (SBTi).

As part of its GHG reduction efforts, Colorado State University has been adding solar photovoltaic systems to its campuses, including the use of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), which have proven to be a powerful tool for bringing large quantities of solar to campus. In this column from Better Buildings, learn about the University's five-step solar PPA contracting and installation process.

Kioxia Group announced its pledge to accelerate actions to combat climate change by aiming to achieve net zero by 2050 through the reduction of Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, which emanate from its business sites, and Scope 2 emissions from purchased energy.

Cardinal Health reduced its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 18%, making meaningful progress toward its goal of reducing Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by fiscal 2030 (from a fiscal 2019 base year).

The Absolut Company announced its 2030 carbon emission goals remain on track via its Absolut Vodka, Kahlúa and Malibu brands.