Sustainability
California Issues New Zero-Emission Vehicle Order
With this announcement, the state joins more than 20 countries that have announced similar measures, including Germany, Canada and the U.K.
Willis Tower to Run on Wind Power
The largest LEED Platinum-certified building in the U.S. recently underwent a $500 million renovation.
Walmart Joins Ranks of Regenerative Companies
In addition to the net-zero carbon goal, the company committed to helping protect, manage or restore at least 50 million acres of land and 1 million square miles of ocean by 2030.
PepsiCo Sets Out Green Plans
The firm’s transition to clean-sourced energy will eliminate 2.5 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.
Shedding Light on Solar Site Selection
Nathan Fabrick, executive vice president at NLR Commercial, on strategies for matching solar power projects to the right locations.
FEMA’s Largest Infrastructure Grant Awarded to Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico is estimated to receive nearly $13 billion destined to help rebuild its electrical grid system and drive the recovery of the local education system.
Morgan Stanley Advances Sustainability Commitments
The financial entity aims to reach net-zero financed emissions by 2050, joining many of its clients in this strategic goal.
Duke University Signs Up for 101 MW of Solar With Duke Energy
The power will be generated at three solar facilities, which are yet to be built under Duke Energy’s Green Source Advantage program.
Top 10 LEED-Certified Buildings in Seattle
A roundup of noteworthy LEED-certified projects from January through September 2020, based on USGBC data.
BP, Microsoft Team Up on Green Energy
The two companies are joining forces in a wide-ranging partnership that encompasses sustainability and technology.