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November 9, 2021

Colgate-Palmolive Issues First Sustainability Bond

Colgate-Palmolive Company announced that it has priced a EUR 500 million eight-year sustainability bond with an interest coupon of 0.300% per year. The proceeds of Colgate’s first sustainability bond will support the company's sustainability and social impact strategy.
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Sourcing Renewables  -  November 9, 2021

LA to Complete Charging Infrastructure to Support EV Bus Fleet Transition

The Los Angeles Department of Transportation announced Nov. 5 that it will be installing 104 EV chargers paired with a solar and storage microgrid to support the transition of its bus fleet to electric models by 2028.
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GHG Emissions  -  November 9, 2021

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust Lowered GHG Emissions

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust reported it lowered GHG emission by 50% per square foot and achieved other environmental sustainability goals and investments in 2020.
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Solar  -  November 8, 2021

Beyond the Meter - Episode 16: The State of Community Solar

In this episode of Beyond the Meter, host John Failla is joined by Terri Dalmer, Vice President of Solar Business Development at CleanChoice Energy, and Owen Grant, Business Development Manager at Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions. They discuss the broad impact community solar can have on businesses and diverse communities nationwide. You won’t want to miss the insights and reflections they have to share from their over 30 years of experience.
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GHG Emissions  -  November 8, 2021

Mondelēz Identifies Pathway to a Net Zero Value Chain by 2050

Mondelēz International announced Nov. 1 that it is committed to reaching net-zero emissions across its full value chain by 2050, joining the Business Ambition for 1.5°C and the UN’s Race to Zero Campaign.
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GHG Emissions  -  November 8, 2021

Mastercard Accelerates Net Zero Target by a Decade

Mastercard announced Nov. 1 that it has accelerated its net zero target to 2040, a decade ahead of its previous 2050 ambition.
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GHG Emissions  -  November 8, 2021

Qualcomm Plans to Achieve Net-Zero Emissions by 2040

Qualcomm announced its goal to reach net-zero global emissions for Scopes 1, 2 and 3 by 2040. The chip manufacturer said it is also committed to the Science Based Targets initiative.
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November 8, 2021

Ithaca, NY to Decarbonize Buildings

The City of Ithaca, New York voted to electrify and decarbonize its buildings as part of its plan to become carbon-neutral by 2030.
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November 6, 2021

Weekend Reads: The Dawn of Carbon Capture; Biden's 2050 Net-Zero Strategy

It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
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November 5, 2021

Smart Energy Voices - Episode 51: Renewable Energy Innovations in Regulated Markets

This episode of Smart Energy Voices is produced in partnership with Evergy Energy Partners. Host John Failla is joined by Evergy’s Robert Day, Executive Director of Origination, and Grant Wilkerson, Director of New Business Development to discuss how Evergy is responding to the unique needs of large power users in both regulated and deregulated markets for renewable energy. Listen to learn more about their inside perspective.
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