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GHG Emissions - July 9, 2024
Microsoft Signs CO2 Removal Agreement
Microsoft entered an agreement to purchase 500,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) credits over six years, the largest single purchase of CDR credits enabled by Direct Air Capture (DAC) to date.
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GHG Emissions - July 8, 2024
LEGO Targets Scope 3 Emissions
With 99 percent of its emissions coming from outside its own operations, the LEGO Group is launching a Supplier Sustainability Programme to inform and engage suppliers across all procurement categories that are the largest contributors to its Scope 3 carbon emissions.
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July 8, 2024
2024 Renewable Energy Forum Wrap-Up
What’s 20 inches of rain when there are renewable energy goals to be met? The unprecedented storms that hit South Florida as attendees assembled for the 2024 Renewable Energy Forum did little to dampen the resolve of those making their way to the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa in Aventura on June 12-14 to make strides toward those goals.
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GHG Emissions - July 8, 2024
Watts Water Sets New Emissions Reduction Target
Watts Water established an absolute carbon emissions reduction target, a change from the company's previous approach of targeting reduced emissions intensity. By 2034, the Watts' goal is to reduce absolute carbon emissions by 30% over the next 10 years.
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Energy Efficiency - July 8, 2024
Fort Eisenhower Enters Partnership for Energy Efficiency
U.S. Army Garrison Fort Eisenhower entered a $72 million utility energy service contract (UESC) to increase the energy efficiency of the 55,000-acre military installation located near Augusta, Georgia.
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GHG Emissions - July 3, 2024
Rogers Sets 2030 Goals
Rogers Corporation, an electronic and elastomeric materials manufacturer, set a goal to lower Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions at its manufacturing sites by 20% by 2030 with a baseline year of 2022.
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Solar - July 3, 2024
Rio Tinto Adds Two Solar Farms
Rio Tinto will add two 5.25-MW solar farms that will be built on Gumatj and Rirratjingu country on the Gove Peninsula in Australia's Northern Territory.
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GHG Emissions - July 3, 2024
Brixmor Property Group’s Emissions Fall by 50%
Brixmor Property Group announced a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions compared to a 2018 baseline year, surpassing its Science-Based Target initiatives goal.
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GHG Emissions - July 3, 2024
Google Reports Increased Emissions
Google announced that its emissions increased by 13% in 2023 and a total of 48% compared to its baseline year of 2019 from increased data center energy consumption and supply chain emissions.
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Distributed Energy Resources - July 2, 2024
Golden Valley Electric Receives Loan for BESS, Solar
Golden Valley Electric Association was awarded a $100 million loan from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Powering Affordable Clean Energy (PACE) program.
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