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Deloitte partners with property management platform for decarbonization solution
Akila, which produces virtual copies of facilities for building management, will target both companies’ clients to help them reduce emissions and prepare for disclosures.
By Lamar Johnson • July 24, 2024 -
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Coffee and EV charging: Mercedes-Benz partners with Starbucks
The collaboration will add direct current fast chargers at 100 retail locations along the 1,400-mile Interstate 5 corridor.
By Haley Cawthon • July 22, 2024 -
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This year has shaped up to be a formative one for ESG, from the U.S. pulling out of major climate agreements to federal agencies recalibrating their approach to sustainability under the new administration.
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IHG unveils low carbon program, targets energy efficiency in hotels
The global hospitality company called the initiative an “industry first” and said it would help it “test, learn and share findings on sustainability measures.”
By Zoya Mirza • July 18, 2024 -
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LevelTen Energy scores $65M to scale clean energy transition
The transaction infrastructure company connects renewable energy buyers, sellers and advisors and plans to use the financing to expand its platform.
By Zoya Mirza • July 17, 2024 -
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AWS, Google, Meta, Microsoft, more push for digital infrastructure emissions transparency
The governing body of the iMasons Climate Accord published an open letter calling for digital infrastructure suppliers to include greenhouse gas emissions “nutrition labels.”
By Lamar Johnson • July 17, 2024 -
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Automakers accelerate drive for fossil-free steel
Volvo is leading the industry for steel and aluminum decarbonization. Mercedes, Tesla and Ford follow.
By S.L. Fuller • July 17, 2024 -
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Amazon hits renewable energy goal early, reduces carbon emissions
The e-commerce giant said it met a goal to match all of its electricity consumption with renewable energy seven years early and decreased overall emissions by 3% in 2023.
By Zoya Mirza • July 12, 2024 -
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Sustainable garment tech hub to open in Miami
Spain-based Jeanologia is opening the production center as it looks to expand its presence in the U.S.
By Laurel Deppen • July 11, 2024 -
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Global solar and wind capacity will more than triple to 8 TW by 2033: Wood Mackenzie
Global energy storage will grow by 636% to add nearly 2,789 gigawatt hours of capacity over the next decade, according to WoodMac's latest global market outlook.
By Diana DiGangi • July 10, 2024 -
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American Airlines CEO sounds alarm on aviation sector decarbonization
CEO Robert Isom said in the airline’s latest ESG report its climate goals are in jeopardy, given the industry’s current decarbonization efforts.
By Lamar Johnson • July 9, 2024 -
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Google’s AI efforts slow sustainability gains
The company’s greenhouse gas emissions climbed 13% last year as compute intensity increased, according to its annual environmental report.
By Lindsey Wilkinson • July 9, 2024 -
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Google inks renewable power agreement with Engie
Google has signed five corporate power purchase agreements with Engie, which will provide over 118 megawatts of power to boost the tech giant’s operations in Belgium.
By Zoya Mirza • July 8, 2024 -
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Climate groups say carbon offsets undermine emission reduction targets
Over 80 organizations addressed global companies and governments Tuesday, saying a reliance on carbon credits will likely “slow down global emission reductions.”
By Zoya Mirza • July 3, 2024 -
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Generative AI gains foothold in ESG landscape
The increased use of artificial intelligence in ESG, beyond reporting, was on display at the Amazon Web Services conference last week.
By Lamar Johnson • Updated July 8, 2024 -
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Google invests in BlackRock-owned solar company to aid net-zero goals
The tech giant will invest in the buildout of Taiwan’s clean energy capacity for the rights to procure up to 300 MW of solar power from New Green Power’s development pipeline.
By Lamar Johnson • July 1, 2024 -
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T.J. Maxx, HomeGoods parent company to adopt new energy management system in the US
The off-price retailer’s move to integrate its U.S. building management systems into a single, centralized platform comes as it mulls the prospect of adding more than 100 U.S. stores this year.
By Nish Amarnath • June 28, 2024 -
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Wendy’s inks deal with solar company to cut restaurant emissions
The collaboration with Ampion Renewable Energy will help provide renewable electricity to local utility grids and decrease restaurants’ reliance on fossil fuels.
By Zoya Mirza • June 27, 2024 -
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ExxonMobil taps Air Liquide for low-carbon hydrogen project
The industrial gasses company will invest up to $850 million to build and operate four air separation units to boost the oil giant’s Texas hydrogen project.
By Zoya Mirza • June 26, 2024 -
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Workiva launches sustainable solutions platform, acquires carbon accounting firm
The ESG reporting software firm said its new platform will let companies “prepare and file audit-ready financial and non-financial reports” amid growing disclosure requirements.
By Zoya Mirza • June 20, 2024 -
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Salesforce announces spate of climate investments
The three new investments include joining a decarbonization initiative, a PPA for a 27-megawatt solar project and committing almost $4 million to climate-focused philanthropy.
By Zoya Mirza • June 18, 2024 -
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Local opposition to renewable energy projects ‘widespread and growing’: Columbia University report
The report tracks 395 local restrictions on renewable energy development, with 55 of those emerging in the last year.
By Diana DiGangi • June 18, 2024 -
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EV adoption falls to its lowest point since 2021: JD Power
Meanwhile, electric vehicles are more available than they’ve ever been.
By Kalena Thomhave • June 14, 2024 -
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NextEra Energy Resources, Entergy strike 4.5 GW solar and storage development deal
The five-year agreement will allow Entergy to access NextEra Energy’s supply chain and its development expertise to expand Entergy’s renewable energy portfolio.
By Emma Penrod • June 13, 2024 -
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Deep DiveDrive for energy permitting reform fuels tensions between climate, environmental justice advocates
A simplified permitting process would speed the deployment of clean energy, but some EJ advocates are concerned about unintended consequences.
By Diana DiGangi • June 11, 2024 -
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Sponsored by EnergyCAPFilm studios prioritize energy efficiency: A look at Garden Studios’ innovative approach
By adopting EnergyCAP SmartAnalytics, Garden Studios not only upholds its commitment to environmental stewardship but also sets a benchmark for other studios to follow.
June 10, 2024
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