Dive Brief:Mars signed its first set of U.S.-focused clean energy contracts with Enel North America earlier this month in a bid to decarbonize its supply chain while meeting electricity needs. The power purchase agreements between Mars and Enel North America will help develop renewable energy projects that serve both the confectionery giant and its suppliers while “building energy resilience for the business,” according to a Sept. 11 release. Dive Insight:The agreement will allow Mars and its supply chain to benefit from the entirety of the clean energy output produced by Enel’s three solar plants in Texas, which total 851 MW, the companies said. The energy company signed a contract with Texas Solar Sheep last year, which will deploy over 6,000 sheep to control vegetation at eight solar plants located in the state. “For Mars, Renewable Acceleration is a performance accelerator, cutting emissions at a scale and speed we could never achieve through traditional value chain engagement approaches.