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Sourcing Renewables - May 4, 2021
Virginia Google Data Centers Will Use 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy
In a first-of-its-kind agreement, Google has partnered with AES Corporation to provide its Virginia data centers with 24/7 carbon-free energy. The 10-year agreement calls for a 500 MW mix of wind, solar, hydro, and battery storage, which will start supply later this year.
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May 4, 2021
Ware2Go Announces Carbon Offsets for Last-Mile Emissions
Ware2Go, a UPS-founded company allowing merchants of all sizes faster-guaranteed shipping, announced a new initiative to offset carbon emissions to the last mile for all small parcels, less than truckload, full truckload, and air shipments within their network.
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Wind - May 4, 2021
Pembina Pipeline PPA Allows Launch of Garden Plain Wind Project
Pembina Pipeline Corporation has signed an 18-year PPA with TransAlta Corporation for renewable electricity and environmental attributes from the proposed 130 MW Garden Plain Wind Power Project to be located in Alberta.
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GHG Emissions - May 4, 2021
Convoy Announces Emissions Reduction Goal for 2021
Digital freight network Convoy has announced its intent to prevent 3 million pounds of shipping-related carbon emissions in 2021. This will constitute an 87% increase compared to the emissions that Convoy’s automated shipping logistics saved in 2020.
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GHG Emissions - May 3, 2021
General Motors Accelerates Emissions Reduction Goals
General Motors (GM) announced on April 30 a series of new climate targets, including a reduction in energy intensity in operations by 35% from 2010 to 2034, and enrolling 100% of targeted Tier 1 suppliers in the company’s Supplier Sustainability Program.
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May 3, 2021
Stony Brook University Receives $5 Million for Offshore Wind Research
A joint partnership with developers of New York’s Sunrise Wind offshore wind farm, Ørsted, and Eversource will include a commitment of $5 million to Stony Brook University’s research and advancement of offshore wind technology through the university’s Advanced Energy Research and Technology Center (AERTC).
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GHG Emissions - May 3, 2021
Vista Oil and Gas Commits to Analyzing and Reducing Emissions
Argentina-based Vista Oil and Gas has announced the publication of its first Sustainability Report, which includes the company’s commitment to analyzing and reducing carbon emissions.
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Sourcing Renewables - May 1, 2021
Weekend Reads: Sourcing Land For Biden's RE Vision; Could Renewables Kill Off Fossil Fuels by 2035?
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
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GHG Emissions - April 30, 2021
Salesforce Adds Emissions Reduction Requirement to Supplier Contracts
By adding a Sustainability Exhibit to supplier contracts, Salesforce now requires its suppliers to set science-based emissions targets by 2024. As it works with suppliers to plan emissions reduction, the company will decrease its supply chain’s carbon footprint.
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Wind - April 30, 2021
IBM France to Power Locations with Onshore Wind PPA
IBM's France-based sites and data centers are now using renewable power through a five-year PPA with Boralex Inc. The agreement, signed on January 1, 2021, will supply onshore wind to 55% of IBM’s yearly consumption in the country.
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