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GHG Emissions - May 22, 2017

L'Oreal signs global environmental management deal

Global cosmetics company L'Oreal recently announced it signed a deal with Paris-based Suez Environnement SA for continuous improvement of environmental performance and optimization of resource management throughout its value chain.

Utilities - May 16, 2017

Michigan's largest utility to be coal-free by 2040

"There is no sucker's choice between a healthy environment and a healthy economy, although it often gets framed that way," the CEO of Michigan's largest utility said May 16 in announcing a commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions 80% by 2050.

May 16, 2017

DOE Better Buildings 2017 progress report: Successful strategies driving innovation and results

This report, released May 16 at the U.S. Department of Energy's Better Buildings Summit in Washington, D.C., details the efforts of leading organizations to reduce energy and water waste and modernize the nation's buildings and industrial facilities.

Energy Efficiency - May 15, 2017

AB InBev reports $60M in energy efficiency savings

The world's largest brewer, Anheuser-Busch InBev, just recently committed to 100% renewable energy and made its first wind power purchase agreement, but its efforts in energy efficiency are more than a decade in the making.

GHG Emissions - May 11, 2017

PepsiCo, UPS, Wal-Mart among large fleet operators signing on to new 'Sustainable Fuel Buyers Principles'

Six large corporations have accelerated their commitment to transitioning to low carbon fuel and related technologies in signing on to the new Sustainable Fuel Buyers Principles organized by global nonprofit BSR.

Demand Management - May 10, 2017

Leftover Yoplait whey helps power General Mills plant

General Mills has implemented an innovative process that uses leftover Yoplait Greek whey to fuel 10% of the electrical needs at a Tennessee production plant.

GHG Emissions - May 4, 2017 - By Amy Poszywak

Science-based climate goals on the rise, report finds

Adoption of science-based target setting related to greenhouse gas emissions is accelerating among the Fortune 500 as a growing number look to mitigate their climate impact, a recent report from investor and environmental groups found.

Finance - May 4, 2017

Wells Fargo progresses toward 100% renewables

In addition to its external investments in clean energy technologies, Wells Fargo has also been working to improve its operational efficiency on its path to utilizing 100% renewable energy.

Regulation - May 1, 2017

Climate science site removed from EPA website

The U.S. EPA has begun making changes to the agency's website, which include the apparent removal of several pages of information related to climate change data.

April 29, 2017