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Seven major automakers – BMW Group, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz Group, Stellantis NV – created a joint venture to accelerate access to charging for electric vehicles in North America.

The Home Depot submitted new carbon reduction goals to the Science Based Target initiative for Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 “Use of Products Sold” emissions.

AvalonBay Communities announced progress on its science-based emissions reduction targets with a 43.6% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 13.9% reduction in Scope 3 emissions on an intensity basis since a baseline year of 2017.

"Building a Better Future Together," Amazon's 2022 Sustainability Report, is the company's fifth report detailing progress against its targets, commitments, and environmental, social, and governance topics. Explore this report to learn about achievements and progress from the world's largest corporate purchaser of renewable energy.

Softchoice Corporation, a software-focused IT solutions provider, added environmentally sustainable practices to its operations, reducing GHG emissions by 3.4% and emissions intensity by 12%.

Welltower Inc. achieved a 10% Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity reduction goal by 2025 over a 2018 baseline ahead of schedule and used over 51,000 megawatt hours of green power, more than doubling its usage since 2021.

Smart Energy Decisions’ Net Zero Forum Fall (#NZF23 Fall) will feature an Opening Keynote from IKEA, along with a variety of general sessions, spotlight solution presentations, peer-to-peer discussions, and Destination: Net Zero, a new full-day workshop on fundamental Net Zero concepts.

MetLife reports is has lowered its GHG emissions by 49% since 2019 and also maintained carbon neutrality.

Lowe’s, a home improvement retailer, achieved a 49% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions since 2016 and a 6% reduction in total energy consumption since 2021.