Smart Energy Decisions News

Finance - March 4, 2025

Wells Fargo Shifts Sustainability Strategy

Wells Fargo changed its sustainability strategy and no longer seeks to reach net zero for financed emissions by 2050. The bank also announced it does not plan on achieving its 2030 interim financed emissions targets for various sectors, including the energy industry, according to a statement.

GHG Emissions - March 3, 2025

Constellation & Google, Trane Lead Net Zero Forum Spring Agenda

Smart Energy Decisions (SED) announces a series of general sessions and roundtables for the upcoming Net Zero Forum Spring, set for April 21-23 at the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa near Austin, Texas.

GHG Emissions - March 3, 2025

Covestro's Texas Emissions Decline

Covestro, a manufacturer of high-quality polymers, made significant progress towards its Scope 1 climate neutrality goal for its Baytown, Texas, plant.

GHG Emissions - March 3, 2025

Jabil Lowers Emissions 46%

Engineering, supply chain and manufacturing solutions provider Jabil Inc. announced it lowered enterprise-wide GHG emissions 46% compared to its fiscal year 2019 baseline through company-wide commitments to renewable energy use and energy-efficient solutions.

Distributed Energy Resources - March 3, 2025

Compton Unified Adds 25 Electric School Buses

The Compton Unified School District (CUSD) in California unveiled the school district’s new fleet of 25 electric school buses and chargers.

GHG Emissions - March 1, 2025

Weekend Reads: Nothing is Stopping Texas Solar; A Carbon Capture Discovery

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

GHG Emissions - February 28, 2025

MillerKnoll's Targets Validated by SBTi

MillerKnoll, a collective of design brands, received approval from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its near-term science-based emissions reduction targets covering its global activities.

February 28, 2025

Smart Energy Voices Podcast: Episode 116 - Smart and Connected: AT&T’s Carbon-Neutral Future

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil speaks with Shannon Carroll, AVP of Global Environmental Sustainability at AT&T, about the company’s innovative approach to sustainability and its commitment to reach carbon neutrality by 2025. Shannon highlights AT&T’s ambitious goal to reduce its business customers' emissions by one gigaton by 2035 through Smart Climate Solutions. He discusses the challenges businesses face, such as capital allocation and energy optimization, and how AT&T addresses these with solutions that reduce emissions and improve operational efficiency. Listen on your Preferred Podcast Player » In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil speaks with Shannon Carroll, AVP of Global Environmental Sustainability at AT&T, about the company’s innovative approach to sustainability and its commitment to achieving a carbon-neutral future. Shannon highlights AT&T’s ambitious goal to reach carbon neutrality by 2035 and reduce their business customers' emissions by one gigaton by 2035 through Smart Climate Solutions. He discusses the challenges businesses face, such as capital allocation and energy optimization, and how AT&T addresses these with solutions that reduce emissions and improve operational efficiency. Shannon also shares insights into efforts to enhance climate resilience through advanced climate data tools and its contributions to the circular economy.

Energy Efficiency - February 28, 2025