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Almost one-third of the largest listed European companies have set targets to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, however only 5% are on track to meet their targets, a new study found.

Mars, Incorporated announced Oct. 5 its new ambition to reach net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2050.

With organizations increasingly focusing on becoming more sustainable, supply chain decarbonization is rapidly gaining momentum. However, tackling Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions is not an easy journey. This guide from Enel Green Power discusses the main steps to reducing supply chain emissions, from data collection to implementation, including renewable energy and other procurement strategies.

The members of the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) announced Oct. 5 that they have committed to reaching net-zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050 at the latest.

The LA Clippers announced Sept. 27 a new partnership that will support its creation of the first climate positive sports arena.

Alcoa Corporation announced Oct. 4 its new commitment to reaching net-zero emissions in its global operations by 2050.

LyondellBasell released Sept. 29 its plan for reaching net-zero emissions in its global operations by 2050.

Phillips 66 announced Sept. 30 its new target to reduce emissions intensity from its operations by 30% before 2030.

The latest IPCC report suggests that we’re in a pivotal decade for climate action. As business leaders and governments gather at Climate Week, says Kristen Siemen, Vice President of Sustainable Workplaces and Chief Sustainability Officer at General Motors, we need to ask the hard questions about what’s next now that many large businesses have expressed a desire to be carbon neutral.

The Boston City Council unanimously approved Sept. 23 an ordinance requiring all buildings larger than 20,000 square feet to be zero-emission by 2050.