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GHG Emissions - October 5, 2020

Odfjell explores fuel cell tech to decarbonize shipping industry

Norwegian shipping company Odfjell revealed with industry partners a new fuel cell project that could increase fuel flexibility and provide emission-free operation in shipping transportation, an industry that transports around 90% of the world trade.

GHG Emissions - October 3, 2020

Weekend reads: China's path to carbon neutrality; Overcoming EV adoption obstacles

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

Energy Efficiency - October 2, 2020

Lowell Housing Authority plans phase two of efficiency upgrades

Lowell Housing Authority (LHA) will soon be undergoing phase two of an energy efficiency project across 1,500 households in the City of Lowell, Mass.

October 2, 2020

Ann Arbor SPARK to source 100% RE through utility program

Ann Arbor SPARK announced Sept. 22 that they will soon be sourcing 100% renewable energy by participating in DTE's MIGreenPower renewable energy program.

GHG Emissions - October 2, 2020

Colorado releases plan for achieving emissions target

The State of Colorado will be focusing on accelerating the transition to electric vehicles and emphasizing the reduction of methane pollution from the oil and gas industry in order to achieve its 26% emissions reduction goal by 2025 and 50% reduction goal by 2030.

Solar - October 1, 2020

GM inks PPA with 180 MW Arkansas solar project

General Motors announced Sept. 30 a new PPA for a 180 MW solar project that will source power for 100% of their Wentzville Assembly and Lansing Delta Township Assembly sites.

GHG Emissions - October 1, 2020

US Foods cut emissions intensity 15% since 2015

US Foods Holding Corp. announced Sept. 30 that they decreased Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity by 15.1% between 2015 and 2019.

GHG Emissions - October 1, 2020

Bain & Company targets 100% carbon neutrality by 2030

Bain & Company announced Sept. 23 that they committed to achieving net zero carbon across their entire operations by 2030, in addition to signing the Business Ambition for 1.5⁰C commitment letter.

Sourcing Renewables - September 30, 2020

Yum! Brands reaches 100% RE at global corporate offices

The parent company of restaurant chains such as KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and The Habit Burger Grill achieved their target of using 100% renewable energy at their corporate U.S. offices by the end of 2020 and are on track to submit science-based emissions targets by the end of the year.

GHG Emissions - September 30, 2020