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Trafigura, a global commodities group, announced that it has agreed to purchase carbon dioxide removal (CDR) credits.

The Wolfson Hospital in Holon, Israel will deploy low-carbon electric heat as part of a new project.

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Retrofitting existing buildings could lower their energy intensity by nearly 40%, according to the World Economic Forum’s Transforming Energy Demand report.

KIRCHHOFF Automotive, a global automotive supplier, signed a seven-year agreement for the delivery of near zero emissions steel from Boden.

Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) ordered 180 electric zero-emission school buses to assist the school district in transitioning to 100% electric student transportation.

At Smart Energy Decisions’ 2023 Net Zero Forum/Fall, Adrian Avino, Engineering Construction Manager for IKEA Property, North America Real Estate/US, gave an overview of how IKEA plans to meet its sustainability goals. Adrian shares IKEA’s holistic approach including the company’s strategy to use renewable heating and cooling for projects across its North American portfolio.

Starting in 2026, BMW Group’s Munich plant will manufacture the Neue Klasse sedan, followed by the production of all-electric models only the following year.

Rayonier Inc. announced its commitment to The Climate Pledge and plans to implement various decarbonization strategies.

Toyota Motor North America, Inc. will extend its one year of complimentary fast charging to drivers who purchase or lease a new 2024 bZ4x.