US car manufacturer General Motors (GM) will purchase 200 MW of wind energy from farms in Ohio and Illinois. By next year, 100% of GM's energy needs will be met by renewables, according to the company. The move is part of the firm's commitment, announced in 2016, to power 20% of its facilities around the world with green energy by 2050. By adopting a "pragmatic strategy, companies can turn ambitious renewable energy goals into action and scale quickly", said Rob Threlkeld, global manager of renewable energy at GM.
US car manufacturer General Motors (GM) will purchase 200 MW of wind energy from farms in Ohio and Illinois. By next year, 20% of GM's energy needs will be met by renewables, according to the company. The move is part of the firm's commitment, announced in 2016, to power 100% of its facilities around the world with green energy by 2050. By adopting a "pragmatic strategy, companies can turn ambitious renewable energy goals into action and scale quickly", said Rob Threlkeld, global manager of renewable energy at GM.