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Applied Materials, a company specializing in materials engineering solutions, achieved significant carbon reductions through the use of 100% renewable electricity in the U.S. and 69% globally, which resulted in a 3% reduction from its 2019 baseline in the company’s Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions.

Navistar, which operates as the owner of International-branded trucks and diesel engines, plans to submit its science-based targets for validation by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi). 

The Cruise Division of MSC Group, MSC Cruises, has signed a long-term agreement to secure liquefied natural gas (LNG) for its new flagship, MSC Euribia, as well as the supply of synthetic e-LNG made with renewable energy. This will help the company achieve its strategy of net-zero GHG emissions from its marine operations by 2050.

Starbucks announced plans to develop a new sustainability learning and innovation lab at Hacienda Alsacia, the company’s global agronomy headquarters for research and development in Costa Rica.

Badger Meter, Inc., a provider of water solutions, set a new, GHG emissions intensity reduction target given the strong performance on both an absolute and intensity basis from the original 2020 baseline and goal.

Baxter International Inc. completed the addition to the completion of three new on-site solar installations that are expected to reduce GHG emissions by 1,400 metric tons CO2 e annually.

Boston Consulting Group (BCG), a management consulting firm, entered into a partnership for a 40,000-ton carbon removal agreement.

The Home Depot expects that by the end of fiscal year 2028 over 85% of its U.S. and Canada sales in outdoor power equipment will run on rechargeable battery technology instead of gas.

Insurance company MetLife, Inc. reports is has continued to reduce GHG emissions by 49% since 2019 and is maintaining carbon neutrality.