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GHG Emissions - July 26, 2021

UN Initiative Targets Dairy Industry Emissions

The United Nations Food System Pre-Summit saw the launch of the new Pathways to Dairy Net Zero initiative to tackle the carbon footprint of the global dairy sector.

Sourcing Renewables - July 26, 2021

Zume Plans Biofuel-Powered Manufacturing Facility

Zume will soon be building the first sustainable packaging factory powered 100% by an onsite renewable energy generator in North America thanks to a $122 million bond that was finalized on July 22.

July 24, 2021

Weekend Reads: Fueling the Olympics with Hydrogen; Congress Welcomes Hot FERC Summer

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

GHG Emissions - July 23, 2021

Mercedes-Benz Plans to Be All-Electric by the End of the Decade

Mercedes-Benz announced July 22 that all new vehicle architectures will be all-electric by 2025.

July 23, 2021

FirstEnergy Agrees to $230M Settlement in Ohio Bribery Case

Akron-based electric utility FirstEnergy will pay a $230 million fine for bribing Ohio officials to secure a $1 billion ratepayer-funded bailout for two nuclear plants and attempt to fend off future rate hikes.

GHG Emissions - July 23, 2021

DS Smith Reports 23% Emissions Drop Since 2015

DS Smith announced July 22 that it reduced carbon emissions by 23% per ton of production since 2015 and 4% since last year.

Sourcing Renewables - July 23, 2021

Manchester United Joins Biofuel Education Campaign

Manchester United is teaming up with a renewable energy producer on a campaign to raise awareness of biofuel products and environmental sustainability.

Wind - July 22, 2021

New Indiana Wind Farm Serves Facebook and Walmart

A 198 MW wind farm that will provide power to both Facebook and Walmart is now operational in Indiana.

Sourcing Renewables - July 22, 2021

LG Targets Renewable Energy Transition

LG Electronics announced July 21 its commitment to sourcing 100% renewable energy by 2050.

Sourcing Renewables - July 22, 2021

Japan Ramps Up Renewable Energy Target for 2030

The government of Japan released July 21 a new target to have renewable energy account for 26-38% of its national electricity supply by 2030, doubling the 18% that it accounted for by March 2020.