Arrow Electronics HQ Offsets 100% of Emissions From Electricity Consumption
October 13, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Arrow Electronics has enrolled its Colorado headquarters in a renewable energy program through Xcel Energy.
The Windsource® program is designed to help customers transition their utilities to renewable energy. Through this program, Arrow's headquarters complex south of Denver can direct 100% of electricity payments towards supporting Colorado's transition to renewable energy through wind power.
The electric grid in Colorado now has a certified renewable percentage of 38% ( 2020 estimate), meaning that about one third of the grid is sourced from renewable energy. While Arrow is still receiving energy from Colorado's mixed grid, the Windsource® program allows Arrow to pay a premium to ensure 100% of their electric payments supports wind energy in Colorado.
Arrow will be able to offset 100% of their Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity at its south Denver headquarters through this program. Based on 2021 data, the result is an annual offset of roughly 9,000 MWh of energy and 5,000 metric tons of CO2 each year. Increasing the number of Arrow facilities that are operating on renewables will be a key contributor to Arrow’s long term carbon reduction strategy and 2022 ESG goal of reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 10%.
“Participating in the Windsource® program in Denver is just one of many steps Arrow plans to take in reducing its overall environmental footprint,” said Dennis Leonard, vice president of human resources and sustainability.
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