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The U.S. Department of Energy's Better Buildings Challenge presents the GHG Emissions Reduction Audit: A Checklist for Owners. This resource includes guidance and an accompanying checklist that details recommended services and deliverables for a building-level greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction audit for operational Scope 1 and 2 emissions. 

Royal Bank of Canada made progress on its sustainable finance commitment and provided $84.8 billion in sustainable finance in 2022.

IKEA is switching from fossil-based to bio-based glues to reduce the climate footprint of board production.

In this case study, the Institute for Market Transformation (IMT) and the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Better Buildings Alliance highlight IBM and Lendlease as they prioritize sustainability commitments when negotiating with landlords.

The American Red Cross will optimize the nonprofit’s electricity usage, reduce its carbon footprint, and evaluate the installation of distributed energy resources to save energy and improve resiliency.

The New York Times Company announced that it has set a goal to achieve net zero emissions (Scope 1 and Scope 2) across its operations by year-end 2030.

Nissan is using two battery electric vehicle (BEV) heavy-duty, Class 8 trucks to deliver new vehicles from the Port of Los Angeles to dealerships in the Los Angeles region.

Energy efficiency standards might not make the hottest dinner part topic but they have a huge impact on our daily lives. In this column, Cherylyn Kelley, IMT's Manager, Building Energy Codes and Policy, reviews 2022 highlights and offers insights into what's coming up this year, including federal funding available through the Inflation Reduction Act and updates on the International Energy Conservation Codes (IECC).

IQVIA submitted near- and long-term GHG gas emissions reduction goals for approval from the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi).