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April 23, 2021

WOW! Announces Energy-Efficient Products and Practices

WOW! Internet, Cable & Phone, a leading broadband services provider, has announced new initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint.

April 23, 2021

Detroit Developer Bedrock Commits to Solar Energy

Real estate developer Bedrock has announced that by 2023, it will use clean energy to lower its annual carbon footprint by nearly 15,500 metric tons. To accomplish this goal, the Detroit-based company has partnered with DTE Energy through its MIGreenPower renewable energy program. DTE’s solar farms will provide Bedrock with nearly 22 million kWh of clean energy annually.

GHG Emissions - April 23, 2021

L'Oréal Paris to Reduce Carbon Footprint 50% by 2030

L'Oréal Paris cosmetics company announced on April 22 that it will reduce its carbon footprint by 50% by 2030. The company will also contribute 10 million Euros to environmental projects that will benefit women around the world.

GHG Emissions - April 22, 2021

President Biden Targets 50% GHG Emissions Reduction by 2030

Building on his goal for the U.S. to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, President Biden has set a new GHG emissions target for the United States: 50% economy-wide reduction from 2005 levels by 2030.

Energy Efficiency - April 22, 2021

Kohl’s Reaches 2025 Energy Efficiency and Emissions Goals - 4 Years Early

Kohl’s announced on April 22 that it has already achieved or exceeded its 2025 energy use and emissions targets. These goals included lowering Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from Kohl’s-owned operations by 50% (compared to 2014) and reducing its facilities’ energy consumption by 30% (compared to 2008).

April 22, 2021

Cisco Foundation to Fight Climate Change With $100 Million

The Cisco Foundation will invest $100 million over ten years to fund nonprofit grants and solutions that fight the growing climate crisis. The Foundation's endowment, funded by Cisco, will help reverse the impact of climate change and set ambitious goals to power a more sustainable future.

Sourcing Renewables - April 22, 2021

Baltimore County Landfills to Generate Solar Energy

When two closed Baltimore County landfill sites are covered with solar arrays, the sun will generate 30 MW of power, one-third of the energy used by the County's municipal and government facilities. These solar parks will help the County meet its sustainability goals, save money on electricity, and power government buildings.

GHG Emissions - April 22, 2021