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May 6, 2021

Tesco first UK retailer to offer supply chain sustainability-linked financial incentives

Tesco will become the first UK retailer to offer its supply chain partners preferred financing rates based on their sustainability progress. The voluntary program has been designed over the last 18 months. It will launch in September, and company executives hope the possibility of incentives will encourage suppliers to commit to more science-based emissions reduction targets.

GHG Emissions - May 5, 2021

Teva Announces 25% Reduction in GHG Emissions

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. achieved a reduction in total energy consumption of 6% in 2020 vs. 2019 and a 25% reduction since 2017. These results, along with other energy and emissions-related successes, as well as long-term goals, were shared with the release of the company’s 2020 ESG Progress Report.

GHG Emissions - May 5, 2021

Alcoa Shares Progress Towards Emissions Goals

In its 2020 Sustainability Report, mining company Alcoa Corporation shared progress towards its goals to reduce emissions in alignment with the Paris Climate Accord.

May 5, 2021

Trane Ties ESG Metrics to Executive & Employee Compensation

Trane Technologies announced the revision of its executive and senior leader incentive plans to link directly to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) metrics that relate to the company’s 2030 Sustainability Commitments.

GHG Emissions - May 5, 2021

EnLink Midstream to Reach Net Zero Emissions by 2050, With Midway Milestones

EnLink Midstream announced on May 4 its intention to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, with practical strategies to follow and milestones to meet as the company moves toward this goal.

Sourcing Renewables - May 4, 2021

Virginia Google Data Centers Will Use 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy

In a first-of-its-kind agreement, Google has partnered with AES Corporation to provide its Virginia data centers with 24/7 carbon-free energy. The 10-year agreement calls for a 500 MW mix of wind, solar, hydro, and battery storage, which will start supply later this year.

May 4, 2021

Ware2Go Announces Carbon Offsets for Last-Mile Emissions

Ware2Go, a UPS-founded company allowing merchants of all sizes faster-guaranteed shipping, announced a new initiative to offset carbon emissions to the last mile for all small parcels, less than truckload, full truckload, and air shipments within their network.

Wind - May 4, 2021

Pembina Pipeline PPA Allows Launch of Garden Plain Wind Project

Pembina Pipeline Corporation has signed an 18-year PPA with TransAlta Corporation for renewable electricity and environmental attributes from the proposed 130 MW Garden Plain Wind Power Project to be located in Alberta.

GHG Emissions - May 4, 2021

Convoy Announces Emissions Reduction Goal for 2021

Digital freight network Convoy has announced its intent to prevent 3 million pounds of shipping-related carbon emissions in 2021. This will constitute an 87% increase compared to the emissions that Convoy’s automated shipping logistics saved in 2020.

Sourcing Renewables - May 3, 2021

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