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The urgent need to develop alternatives to fossil gas is underscored on a near-daily basis. To achieve ambitious decarbonization goals set forth, alternative fuels need to scale quickly. Read the latest report from Ameresco to learn more about emerging alternatives to fossil gas – including green hydrogen and renewable natural gas (RNG).

Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) announced that it completed a first close for the 1GT climate private equity strategy (1GT) at $500 million of equity capital commitments.

Equinix, Inc., a digital infrastructure company, announced its leadership in environmental sustainability, having achieved a 96% renewable energy coverage of its operational load for 2022, reflecting a 10% year-over-year increase in renewable energy procurement.

Intel, a semiconductor chip manufacturer, announced its growth of alternative and renewable electricity installations, with usage at 93% in 2022, up from 80% in 2021.

ICON plc, a healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization, revealed the progress it has made in advancing its sustainability goals in 2022, with 61.7% of electricity in 2022 sourced from renewables.

Shell Energy North America (US), L.P. and the Regents of the University of California are adopting the use of wind power from the SunZia Wind project.

The Wendy's Company 2022 Corporate Responsibility report details significant progress against the three key pillars of the Company's Good Done Right ESG strategy: Food, People and Footprint. The report reflects milestones on Wendy's® journey to drive positive change, including setting new goals to cut GHG emissions.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced nearly $600 million in funding to modernize hydroelectric power and advance marine energy throughout the United States.

French bank BNP Paribas will no longer provide any financing used for the development of new oil and gas fields as it continues to align its loan portfolio with a net zero emissions trajectory.