Inevitable
Cargill's Corporate Clean Energy Procurement
Jun 3, 2024
Christina Yagjian from Cargill discusses corporate clean energy procurement, comparing renewable energy certificates and power purchase agreements, emphasizing additionality and balancing emissions with costs. The conversation covers the role of storage in renewable energy sourcing and highlights the collaboration between companies for power purchase agreements. It also delves into the challenges of achieving operational emission reduction targets through renewable energy procurement.
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Quick takeaways
- Corporate clean power purchasing involves balancing cost and emissions priorities.
- Renewable energy certificates and power purchase agreements play distinct roles in corporate clean energy procurement.
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Diverse Background and Entry Into Climate Field
Christina Yajin, who leads Global Renewable Energy Strategy and Origination at a prominent company, Cargill, shares her journey starting in college where her eco-consciousness was nurtured. From internships in environmental organizing to advocating clean energy at nonprofits, she transitioned to advocacy on Capitol Hill. Subsequently, she delved into renewable energy projects at Pacific Gas and Electric, focusing on long-term power purchase agreements that shaped her expertise.
