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GHG Emissions - January 28, 2019
Hershey begins goal-setting process
The Hershey Company announced a package of environmental initiatives and commitments, that includes joining the Science Based Targets initiative, a global effort that champions the latest in climate science to set science-based targets as an effective way to help companies transition to a low-carbon economy.
MoreGHG Emissions - January 23, 2019
Del Monte reports 18% reduction in carbon footprint
Del Monte Foods has reduced its carbon footprint by 185 from FY2016 to FY 2017. The announcement was made with the release of the company’s first sustainability report.
MoreEnergy Efficiency - January 18, 2019
10 Corning facilities exceed energy efficiency goals
Corning Incorporated announced that its global manufacturing plans reduced energy intensity by up to 52.4% and that 10 of its global manufacturing facilities increased energy efficiency by at more than 10% in five years or less
MoreMicrogrids - January 15, 2019
Shell adds microgrid to Technology Center
Shell’s Technology Center in Houston has installed a microgrid to power part of the 200-acre campus while also serving as a research tool for Shell International Exploration & Production Company, Inc.’s work to explore the next generation clean power and distributed energy technologies.
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Volkswagen commits $800 million to build EVs in TN
Volkswagen AG announced it will invest $800 million in its Chattanooga, Tennessee facility to develop and build new electric vehicles. EV production at the site will begin in 2022.
MoreGHG Emissions - January 9, 2019
Rockline posts GHG reduction on the way to 2020 goal
Rockline Industries reported a more than 5% reduction in GHG emissions and energy use per standard unit in 2018, on its way towards a 15% goal in 2020.
MoreEnergy Efficiency - January 8, 2019
FCA adds LED, cuts energy costs
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA US LLC) announced the installation of two intelligent lighting systems in two metro Detroit plants, which is expected to drive down energy costs by at least 50% and improve employee productivity by making the facilities responsive to the needs at each workspace.
MoreGHG Emissions - December 3, 2018
Shell to link pay to interim targets
Shell announced plans to link executive pay to the meeting of its energy targets, one of a series of steps aimed to help meet their target to reduce the company’s net carbon footprint by around half by 2050, including an interim target of around 20% by 2035.
MoreGHG Emissions - November 26, 2018
Emissions reduced by 98% in Volvo test
Volvo Construction Equipment announced a 98% reduction in carbon emissions, a 70% reduction in energy cost and a 40% reduction in operator cost from its Electric Site research project, which aims to electrify each transport stage in a quarry
MoreEnergy Storage - November 16, 2018
OPG and Stem partner for energy storage
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) and Stem, Inc. announced the launch of a new partnership on advanced energy storage systems that will assist Ontario industrial manufacturers in managing electricity costs.
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