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Sourcing Renewables  -  February 4, 2021

Coal to exit U.S. power system by 2033

Coal is on track to disappear from the U.S. power grid by 2033 as the push for a carbon-free electricity system gains strength. The fossil fuel will be supplanted largely by renewables, which will supply 39% of U.S. electricity in 2030 and 55% in 2035
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GHG Emissions  -  February 4, 2021

Uber and bp partner to expand EV charging in Houston

The City of Houston, Texas, announced on Feb. 1 that bp and Uber will work together to deploy bp’s rapid EV charging hubs in the city to help Uber drivers make the transition to EVs.
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GHG Emissions  -  February 3, 2021

Bloomberg LP sets 2025 goal for net zero carbon emissions

Bloomberg LP announced Feb. 3 it has committed to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2025, the same year as the company's existing target to reach 100% renewable energy.
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Wind  -  February 3, 2021

Facebook, McDonald's power-supplying wind farm acquired by Ares Management

Ares Management Corporation announced Feb. 2 that it has acquired a 302 MW wind project in Illinois that will provide clean energy to McDonald's and Facebook.
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Solar  -  February 3, 2021

Calif. community choice aggregation program sources from new solar project

A set of solar projects that will provide clean energy to MCE, California's first Community Choice Aggregation Program, began commercial operation last week.
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GHG Emissions  -  February 3, 2021

Estée Lauder plans for net zero emissions for its travel retail locations

The Estée Lauder Companies announced Jan. 26 that it is committed to eliminating the carbon emissions associated with the products sold within its Travel Retail unit, including duty-free environments like airports, downtown locations, airlines, cruises and border shops.
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GHG Emissions  -  February 2, 2021

KPMG pledges to be net-zero by 2030

KPMG, a global organization of independent professional services firms, announced on Jan. 26 that it has published its first ESG plan. The company’s Impact Plan brings together new and existing ESG commitments under one umbrella.
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GHG Emissions  -  February 2, 2021

Cubic Corporation cut carbon intensity by 17% in 2020

Cubic Corporations announced Jan. 27 that in 2020 it reduced its CO2 intensity by 17% and reduced its Scope 2 emissions, the focus of its emissions tracking, by 18%.
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Sourcing Renewables  -  February 2, 2021

Vaisala achieves target to use 100% renewable electricity

Vaisala, a weather, environmental and industrial measurements company, announced on Feb. 2 that it achieved its target to use 100% renewable electricity by the end of 2020.
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Sourcing Renewables  -  February 2, 2021

Wells Fargo to add solar to nearly 100 properties in seven states

Wells Fargo announced on Feb. 2 that it is installing approximately 30 MW of new, onsite solar generation at its corporate and retail locations in seven states.
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