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A new study found that 65% of Russell 1000 companies published sustainability reports in 2019, up from 60% in 2018, reflecting a growing interest in sustainability within the corporate world.

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated announced Oct. 27 its first-ever sustainability commitments, including the removal of 21 million tons of emissions from its customers' farms by 2030.

Honda and General Motors are leading the Electric Vehicle Grid Integration (EVGI) Working Group developed by the Mobility Open Blockchain Initiative (MOBI) to create the industry’s first global standard incorporating blockchain technology that could lay the foundation for a worldwide decentralized vehicle charging network.

Xerox announced Oct. 21 that it is committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2040 and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 60% by 2030.

FIFA World Cup 2022 celebrated a list of energy efficiency achievements within its network, including the Al Janoub Stadium and the FIFA World Cup 2022 headquarters in Doha achieving sustainable building certifications.

Ferrero announced Oct. 21 that it plans to reduce end-to-end greenhouse gas emissions by 43% per ton of product before 2030.

Several large corporate customers became the first companies to commit to purchasing verified agricultural credits to support farmers and incentivize carbon sequestration through the planting of natural "carbon sinks".

The U.S. Department of Energy announced Oct. 13 up to $65 million for its Connected Communities funding opportunity that would allow commercial and residential buildings to leverage the latest technology in energy-efficient building design and management.

CyrusOne sourced 18.2% renewable energy in 2019 and is in the process of designing data centers that are more energy-efficient from day 1.

Many of today’s commercial and industrial facilities seek smart, scalable plans for the energy transition. This white paper from Shell Energy outlines four strategies that businesses can take now to start greening their operations on the path to long-term decarbonization.