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Accelerate Philly, Smart Energy Decisions' first city-specific event, created an opportunity for corporate energy buyers from the Philadelphia region to make connections and share best practices to accomplish their objectives of improved energy efficiency and expanded use of renewable energy.

Microsoft was awarded the Corporate Award for Green Initiatives by the S&P Global Platts Energy Awards in a new category created by Staples to honor corporate sustainability.

PHV Corp., the owner of apparel brands such as CALVIN KLEIN, TOMMY HILFIGER, Van Heusen, Speedo and IZOD, announced Dec. 9 the approval of their commitment to power 100% of offices, warehouses and stores with renewable energy by 2030 and reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 71%.

Commercial and nonprofit building owners might soon be able to finance energy efficiency projects under a new program under consideration with the Buffalo, N.Y. Common Council.

Ecolab Inc. announced Dec. 5 their commitment to reducing carbon emissions by 50% by 2030 and to net-zero by 2050, in addition to joining the U.N. Global Compact to limit the rise of global temperatures to 1.5 degrees.

The Miami Beach Convention Center announced Dec. 5 the installation of 30 Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations through an initiative by the City of Miami Beach to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the transportation sector, which accounted for

Deutsche Post DHL Group will be rolling out a fleet of electric delivery vans across U.S. cities starting in Spring 2020 through an initiative to cut greenhouse gas emissions.

Ralph Lauren Corp. announced Dec. 2 its commitment to power all its globally owned and operated offices, distribution centers and stores with 100% renewable electricity by 2025 as part of its larger sustainability plan.