Smart Energy Decisions News

Distributed Energy Resources - March 29, 2023

Ford to Build 500,000 EV Trucks Annually at New Mega-Campus

Ford's BlueOval City mega-campus will be capable of producing 500,000 EV trucks annually at full production, the company announced. The electric vehicle and battery manufacturing campus in West Tennessee begins production in 2025 and will be home to Ford’s second-generation electric truck.

GHG Emissions - March 29, 2023

Berry Global Group Lowers Emissions By 21%

Berry Global Group, a packaging and engineered products company, reduced its operational GHG emissions by 21% and expects to achieve its science-based target of a 25% reduction prior to its 2025 goal.

Wind - March 29, 2023

University and Energy Partnership Advances Wind Turbine Innovation

Universities and energy companies have formed a major collaboration to develop more powerful offshore wind turbines, which could elevate their renewable energy output and facilitate the UK’s transition away from fossil fuels.

GHG Emissions - March 29, 2023

SED's 2023 Net Zero Forum/Spring Wrap-Up

Smart Energy Decisions' spring edition of the Net Zero Forum, held March 15-17 at La Cantera Resort & Spa in San Antonio, Texas, brought together a community of energy customers and suppliers to develop and execute net zero strategies and other sustainability goals.

GHG Emissions - March 29, 2023

Vivendi’s Emissions Reduction Plan Approved By SBTi

Vivendi’s carbon reduction plan, which covers almost 70% of the content, media and communications group’s emissions, has been validated by Science-Based Targets (SBTi).

Distributed Energy Resources - March 28, 2023

Mitsubishi Motors to Electrify Half of Sales by 2030

In its three-year mid-term plan (MTP), Mitsubishi Motors Company committed to making 50% of its sales EVs by 2030 and electrifying 100% of its fleet by 2035.

Distributed Energy Resources - March 28, 2023

Burger King Transitions Nearly One Third of Fleet to EVs

Burger King transitioned 31% of its North American field team fleet to electric vehicles (EVs) across 16 states with a goal of 100% EVs by 2030.

Sourcing Renewables - March 28, 2023

Chemours Announces Glycolic Acid Sustainability Program

The Chemours Company, a global chemistry company, announced a long-term sustainability program focusing on reducing the carbon footprint of Chemours’ glycolic acid grades by up to 80% against a 2023 baseline.

Distributed Energy Resources - March 28, 2023

Rochester-Genesee Transportation Authority Adds Hydrogen Fuel Cell Buses

The Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority ordered three Axess EVO-FC zero emissions hydrogen fuel cell buses as it works toward a goal of transitioning to a zero-emissions fleet by 2035.

GHG Emissions - March 27, 2023

Teleperformance Achieves Goal to Reduce Emissions by Nearly 50% Per Employee

Teleperformance, an outsourced digital integrated business services company, announced it has achieved its 2026 goal to reduce its carbon emissions by 49% per full-time employee.