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GHG Emissions - April 29, 2021

Sydney Opera House Signs First Global Goals Partner

The Sydney Opera House announced on April 26 that the first Global Goals Partner to support the iconic performing arts center's commitment to sustainability, inclusion, and diversity is Honeywell.

Wind - April 29, 2021

Walmart Continues Move Toward 100% Renewable Energy

Walmart announced on April 29 that more than 500 MW of new renewable generation capacity are now operational through a collaboration with ENGIE North America.

April 29, 2021

Duke Energy to Triple Renewable Energy, Reduce Carbon Emissions

Duke Energy plans to triple the amount of renewable energy it produces from company power plants and to reduce carbon emissions by the end of the decade. The company also launched Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions to unify the products and services offered by several of its subsidiaries.

Solar - April 29, 2021

Goldman Sachs Finances First Utility-Scale Solar Farms in Upstate New York

Goldman Sachs Renewable Power Group (GSRP), managed by Goldman Sachs, has agreed to fund 216 megawatts-dc (MWdc) of new solar installations in New York. Construction has begun on these eight utility-scale solar projects, each of which will generate 27 MWdc.

GHG Emissions - April 28, 2021

Bloomberg’s Emissions Targets Validated by SBTi

In its Annual Impact Report, Bloomberg LPannounced both progress towards its emissions goals and those goals’ validation by the SBTi.

GHG Emissions - April 28, 2021

U.K. Sets New Emissions Target: 78% Decrease by 2035

The U.K. government has announced the most ambitious emissions target in the world: eliminating 78% of the nation’s GHG emissions (compared to 1990 levels) by 2035.

GHG Emissions - April 28, 2021

Sustainability = Savings at Lefarge’s Winnipeg Cement Terminal

Due to its low-carbon practices, concrete company Lefarge’s Winnipeg location has not seen costs rise - even though Canada’s Federal Carbon Tax is steadily increasing.

Microgrids - April 28, 2021

Microgrid Brings Reliable Power to Connecticut’s Daughters of Mary Campus

More reliable, efficient power and restoration after storms are on the way for the Daughters of Mary of the Immaculate Conception campus in New Britain, Connecticut. An advanced microgrid system is under construction to bring renewable electricity to four campus buildings.

GHG Emissions - April 27, 2021

HNI Reaches Emissions Goal, Plans Next Target

Having far exceeded its 2025 goal of 35% Scope 1 and 2 emissions reduction, HNI Corporation now plans to eliminate 40% of its Scope 3 GHG emissions and 50% of its energy intensity by 2035 (compared to 2018 levels).

GHG Emissions - April 27, 2021

Wendy’s First GHG Inventory Shows Reduced Emissions

Wendy’s has completed its first GHG inventory, which reveals a 6.3% decrease in Scope 1 and 2 emissions since 2019. The report’s findings will help Wendy’s to create SBTi-aligned targets and a roadmap towards further reductions.