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Markland Hydro Station Generates More Clean Energy After Upgrades

3BL Media

Upgrades like those at Markland are a key piece of Duke Energy’s transition to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Since 2005, the company has decreased sulfur dioxide emissions in Indiana by 96%, nitrogen oxide emissions by 73% and carbon emissions by 42%. View original content here.

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How a one-man scrap metal recycler became the world’s most sustainable corporation

Corporate Knights

And about a third comes from forging recycled scrap steel into finished products in electric arc furnaces that are powered by hydropower, making the metal extremely low carbon. In the meantime, we are still pursuing Scope 3 emissions-reduction initiatives that provide low- and net-zero-carbon solutions for our customers.

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How Electrification Fits in the World of Cleaner Energy

3BL Media

Duke Energy is one of the convention sponsors, so three leaders are participating in discussions on electrification of truck and bus fleets, how to make the technology affordable and net-zero carbon emissions. Duke Energy is moving to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. million homes and businesses. “We

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Duke Energy Named One of North America's Top Sustainable Companies for 17th Straight Year

3BL Media

For Scope 1 emissions, the company is on track to exceed its 2030 goal of reducing carbon emissions from electricity generation by at least 50% and achieve its goals of an 80% reduction by 2040 against a 2005 baseline on its way to achieving net-zero carbon by 2050. The company employs 28,000 people.

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The top 25 most sustainable fleets

GreenBiz

But in early 2019, Amazon announced an industry-first for a delivery company: It pledged that half of all of its shipments would be net-zero carbon by 2030. The entire company (including transportation) will be net-zero carbon by 2040. The end goal is carbon neutrality. .

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Duke Energy’s Annual Impact Report Shares Progress Toward a Cleaner Tomorrow That Includes Affordability and Reliability

3BL Media

Carbon emissions from electric generation are down 48% from 2005 levels Since 2022, helped customers access nearly $377 million in financial support CHARLOTTE, N.C., The company’s carbon emissions from electric generation are down 48% since 2005 and it is on track to meet its interim 50% carbon emission reduction target by 2030.

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Clean Energy is Building a Better Future for our Planet

American Clean Power

Transitioning to zero-carbon energy sources – like land-based wind, offshore wind, and solar – will help drive the clean energy economy forward while also benefiting our planet and the health of the American people through reducing carbon pollution produced by conventional generation sources. .