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Mercedes-Benz announced on May 14 that all its German plants will be supplied with CO2-neutral energy.

The 2018 Better Buildings Annual Progress Report highlights accomplishments, strategies, and solutions in the commercial, industrial, residential, and public sectors to improve energy productivity.

Stanley Black & Decker announced that its long-term environmental sustainability goals have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative. The company committed to reducing Absolute Scope 1 and 2 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions 100% by 2030

Volvo Group North America achieved a 25% reduction in energy consumption at U.S. facilities in 2017, five years ahead of schedule and has set a new goal of 25% more in savings by 2024.

The Craft Brew Alliance, an independent operator of breweries and brewpubs across the U.S., launched its "World Class Craft" initiative in 2016, including three-year sustainability targets for reducing emissions and energy usage.

Nestlé Waters North America signed a PPA with Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) to allow its Sacramento facility to be powered by 100% renewable energy. Nestlé Waters is the only food and beverage company in Sacramento to pur

The Northwest Ohio Wind Farm was unveiled by General Motors and Starwood Energy Group on Apr. 30 in Paulding County, Ohio. Power purchased from the 100-megawatt wind project, currently under construction, will help offset the power used at GM’s Ohio and Indiana manufacturing facilities with renewable energy.

PPG Industries reported a 46% reduction in GHG emissions intensity achieved from 2012 to 2017, along with new, aggressive sustainability goals for 2025 with the release of its 2017 Corporate Sustainability Report.

General Motors and L'Oréal USA are the stars of the fourth installment of the online video series, “Better Buildings Challenge SWAP,” as the companies exchange energy management teams to gain new insights, save money and improve the energy performance

The DuPont Spruance manufacturing facility in Richmond, Va., will undergo an upgrade to incorporate utility best practices and efficiencies to reduce costs and improve reliability.