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ExxonMobil announced its goal to achieve net zero GHG emissions for operated assets by 2050 and its initial steps include investing more than $15 billion by 2027 on lower emission initiatives.

Nuro, an autonomous vehicle company, announced its partnership with BYD Co., Ltd. to begin producing the company’s third-generation electric autonomous delivery vehicle. The partnership is expected to scale Nuro’s more affordable, friendly, and convenient services. 

The Risk Management Association (RMA), a member-driven professional association, announced that 19 major banks formed the RMA Climate Risk Consortium, which will develop standards for banks to integrate climate risk management.

The nomination deadline for Smart Energy Decisions' inaugural WISE Awards to celebrate Women in Smart Energy has been extended to January 19.

Parachute, a bath, apparel, decor and furniture company, announced its commitment to become certified carbon neutral by April 22, 2022, by measuring and offsetting the company’s entire footprint with verified carbon credits.

ADM, a nutrition and agricultural origination and processing company, announced it signed a letter of intent to pave the pathway toward further decarbonization of ADM’s footprint via the construction of a pipeline.

The University of Michigan announces an initial $5 million investment in energy conservation measures that will reduce GHG emissions.

Ontex commits to achieving carbon-neutral operations by 2030. The company will reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030, compared to the base year 2018.

A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk) announces new emissions targets, including a commitment to deliver net zero supply chains to customers by 2040 and near-term targets for 2030.

Results of the 2021 State of Distributed Energy Resources Study, conducted by Smart Energy Decisions in partnership with NRG Energy, show that interest and implementation of DERs continues to grow due to their proliferating benefits, from cost savings and increased resilience to emissions tracking and reductions.