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Through Sustainability Roundtable, Inc.’s Net Zero Consortium for Buyers (NZCB), seven world-leading companies have signed an aggregated virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with Southern Company for the renewable energy credits produced by the 180 MW Phase II portion of the Millers Branch Solar Facility in Haskell County, Texas. This long-term procurement enables the financing and development of the 180 MW solar project owned by SPC, and the project is expected to achieve commercial operation in the second quarter of 2026. Cisco, Juniper Networks, Bio-Rad Laboratories, Cadence Design Systems, IDEXX, PTC, and a large healthcare company joined this agreement, which democratizes access to the commercial and environmental benefits of utility-scale renewable energy by making procurement accessible to a broader range of enterprises. This aggregation is one of the largest peer-buyer organized aggregations to date globally. Today's announcement reflects the fact that the NZCB has achieved 86% of its goal of causing a gigawatt of new renewable energy capacity before 2025. Reaching NZCB’s gigawatt goal would generate enough energy to meet the annual average electricity needs of more than 200,000 U.S. homes while helping mitigate commercial Scope 2 emissions across the business operations of corporate buyers. This transaction demonstrates how the NZCB offers a breakthrough model for commercial collaboration in causing utility-scale renewables, beginning in North America and Europe. 

Good news from the Sustainability Roundtable, Inc. team today! Through the Net Zero Consortium for Buyers (NZCB), seven world-leading companies signed an aggregated virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with Southern Power for renewable energy credits produced by the 180 MW Phase II portion of the Millers Branch Solar Facility in Haskell County, Texas. This long-term aggregated procurement enables the financing and development of the 180 MW solar project owned by SPC, which is expected to achieve commercial operation in Q2 of 2026 — and this aggregation is one of the largest peer-buyer organized aggregations to date globally. Today's announcement reflects the fact that the NZCB has achieved 86% of its goal of causing a gigawatt of new renewable energy capacity before 2025. Reaching NZCB’s gigawatt goal will generate enough energy to meet the annual average electricity needs of more than 200,000 U.S. homes while helping mitigate commercial Scope 2 emissions across the business operations of corporate buyers. This transaction demonstrates how the NZCB offers a breakthrough model for commercial collaboration in causing utility-scale renewables, beginning in North America and Europe. Cisco, Juniper Networks, Bio-Rad Laboratories, Cadence Design Systems, IDEXX, PTC

We're delighted to share SR Inc’s latest case study: "Democratizing Utility-Scale Renewable Energy: Akamai Technologies’ Pioneering Procurement Strategy with SR Inc’s VPPA 2.0s" 🌍💡 Discover how Akamai Technologies, under the leadership of Director of Corporate Sustainability and ESG Officer Mike Mattera, is emerging as a trailblazer in corporate sustainability. Partnering with our Sustainable Business & Enterprise Roundtable (SBER) and Net Zero Consortium for Buyers (NZCB), Akamai has successfully navigated the complexities of procuring impactful Purchaser-Caused Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) while helping cause new renewable energy capacity on the utility scale. Akamai's innovative procurements, including buyer-aggregated Virtual Power Purchase Agreements (VPPA 2.0s) for the Azure Sky wind project and another project scheduled for construction in 2024, have proved pivotal in striving towards its 2030 goal of 100% renewable energy across global operations. These initiatives emphasize how Akamai, in collaboration with SR Inc, is setting new standards for sustainability leadership and spearheading corporate sustainability and grid decarbonization efforts with a dual focus on Net Zero and Real Zero. By embracing innovative procurement opportunities, Akamai is not just driving towards its sustainability goals but is also paving the way for a new generation of companies, particularly those with geographically-dispersed electricity demand, to invest in utility-scale renewable energy. Learn more about how SR Inc is democratizing the financial and environmental benefits of utility-scale renewable energy and join the movement towards a sustainable future with SR Inc’s NZCB.  #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy #NetZero #Leadership #Innovation

Ingka Group Takes a Bold Step Towards Renewable Energy ! Exciting news in the world of sustainability! IKEA's parent company, Ingka Group, has announced its first-ever battery storage project, a 16.4 MW initiative co-located with their 165 MW Cameron Wind Farm in Texas. This is a game-changing move that aligns with their commitment to invest €6.5 billion in renewable energy by 2030. 🌬️🔋 🔗 Read announcement here: https://lnkd.in/gVkf5Ha8 🌏 Why This Matters for Australian Businesses? Investing in renewable energy is not just an ethical choice; it's a smart business decision. Companies that proactively invest in renewable energy projects stand to gain a competitive edge, reduce operational costs, and align themselves with global sustainability targets. 🎯 Jan Gardberg (He/Him/His)Camilla Jennings Mellisa Hamilton Lauren Sinfield Peter Richmond

I’m super excited to share this announcement from Sustainability Roundtable, Inc. today. Through our Net Zero Consortium for Buyers (NZCB), Cisco, Juniper Networks, Bio-Rad Laboratories, Cadence Design Systems, IDEXX, PTC, and a large healthcare company signed an aggregated virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with Southern Power for renewable energy credits produced by the 180 MW Phase II portion of the Millers Branch Solar Facility in Haskell County, Texas. This long-term procurement enables the financing and development of the 180 MW solar project owned by SPC, and the project is expected to achieve commercial operation in the second quarter of 2026. We are excited to share that this aggregation is one of the largest peer-buyer organized aggregations to date globally! Today's announcement reflects the fact that the NZCB has achieved 86% of its goal of causing a gigawatt of new renewable energy capacity before 2025. Reaching NZCB’s gigawatt goal would generate enough energy to meet the annual average electricity needs of more than 200,000 U.S. homes while helping mitigate commercial Scope 2 emissions across the business operations of corporate buyers. This transaction demonstrates how the NZCB offers a breakthrough model for commercial collaboration in causing utility-scale renewables, beginning in North America and Europe.☀🌻🌵 See the comments for a link to learn more!

Great news from our team at Sustainability Roundtable, Inc. today! Through our Net Zero Consortium for Buyers (NZCB), Cisco, Juniper Networks, Bio-Rad Laboratories, Cadence Design Systems, IDEXX, PTC, and a large healthcare company signed an aggregated virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with Southern Company for renewable energy credits produced by the 180 MW Phase II portion of the Millers Branch Solar Facility in Haskell County, Texas. This long-term procurement enables the financing and development of the 180 MW solar project owned by SPC, and the project is expected to achieve commercial operation in the second quarter of 2026. We are excited to share that this is one of the largest peer buyer-organized aggregations to date globally! Today's announcement reflects the fact that the NZCB has achieved 86% of its goal of causing a gigawatt of new renewable energy capacity before 2025. Reaching the NZCB’s gigawatt goal will generate enough energy to meet the annual average electricity needs of more than 200,000 U.S. homes while helping mitigate commercial Scope 2 emissions across the business operations of corporate buyers. This transaction demonstrates how the NZCB offers a breakthrough model for commercial collaboration in causing utility-scale renewables, beginning in North America and Europe. Link to the press release below.

Through Sustainability Roundtable, Inc.’s Net Zero Consortium for Buyers (NZCB), Cisco joined six other world-leading companies across the U.S. in signing an aggregated virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with Southern Power for renewable energy credits produced by the 180 MW Phase II portion of the Millers Branch Solar Facility in Haskell County, Texas — expected to achieve commercial operation in the second quarter of 2026. This transaction — one of the largest peer-buyer organized aggregations to date globally — demonstrates how the NZCB offers a breakthrough model for commercial collaboration in causing utility-scale renewables, beginning in North America and Europe. The buyer-aggregated approach democratizes access to the commercial and environmental benefits of utility-scale renewable energy by making procurement accessible to a broader range of enterprises. “Aggregating corporate buyers is a critical approach in transitioning to renewable energy, as it helps bring new capacity to the electricity market and opens up the market to smaller buyers,” said Andrew Smith, Director, Global Energy & Sustainability, Cisco. “One of Cisco’s strategic sustainability priorities is to help accelerate the transition to clean energy, and we are proud to have played a leading role in negotiating and executing this deal in partnership with Sustainability Roundtable, Inc. and our six fellow offtaking companies.” Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/e5C4m2iw

Let’s face it, sustainability leaders: Finding and procuring solutions in today’s renewable energy market is not for the faint of heart. 💚 Still, keeping your organization on the renewable energy sidelines definitely won’t get you where you want to go. To make the most of opportunities that do arise in difficult markets, you have to be informed and ready. Coho partners Gavin Ahern and Terence de Pentheny O'Kelly de Pentheny O’Kelly review how you can prepare the ground for a smooth and successful procurement by developing a strategy, fostering tight collaboration and assembling the right internal team. https://hubs.li/Q02qKdV90

The renewable energy sector's successful growth offers four useful lessons for the burgeoning clean infrastructure industry, particularly in advanced carbon management technologies needed for hard-to-abate emissions: Demand and Capacity Building: Just as renewable energy growth was driven by proactive public purchase agreements and corporate commitments, similar strategies can encourage the adoption of carbon management technologies. Investment Acceleration: Renewable energy benefited from dedicated funds and government loans, a model that can be replicated for carbon management through partnerships between technology companies and infrastructure funds. These alliances can simplify due diligence and fast-track funding to meet urgent climate goals. Strategic Project Integration: As countries invest in renewable infrastructure, there's an opportunity to integrate carbon management solutions. Nations like Saudi Arabia are already creating programmes to embed carbon management within their renewable energy strategies. Long-Term Investment Perspective: The transition to renewables has shown that upfront investments can lead to substantial long-term gains, challenging the notion of a "green premium" by highlighting the unaccounted costs of fossil fuels. Investors in carbon management should adopt a similar long-term outlook, viewing today's investments as valuable assets for a sustainable future.