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Unilever launched Sept. 21 the Unilever Climate Promise in the hope of encouraging its 56,000 suppliers to demonstrate their commitment to reducing their own carbon footprint.

Tapestry announced Sept. 23 that it signed the Science Based Targets initiative Business Ambition for 1.5⁰C and is committed to reaching net-zero emissions by 2050.

Tractor Supply announced Sept. 23 that it is committed to reaching net-zero emissions across its operations by 2040.

A new report found that 111 of the 167 companies responsible for over 80% of global industrial emissions have set a net-zero or equivalent target.

Salesforce announced Sept. 21 that it has achieved net zero across its entire value chain and 100% renewable energy use in its operations.

Restaurant Brands International, the parent company of Burger King, Tim Hortons and Popeyes, announced Sept. 22 its new commitment to reduce emissions 50% by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050.

Walmart announced Sept. 23 that it has closed on its $2 billion inaugural green bond offering.

Suntory Holdings and Suntory Beverage & Food announced Sept. 14 that their emissions targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative.

Continuing its 2021 slate of events, Smart Energy Decisions’ Virtual Distributed Energy Forum, was another success, connecting buyers and suppliers to accelerate the adoption of DERs, which are proving to be a key in the development of net zero strategies. SED’s tradition of exclusive presentations from senior energy and sustainability was on display once again.