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April 26, 2021

Merck Plans Carbon Neutrality in Operations by 2025, Signs Three VPPAs

Medical company Merck (also known as MSD) has announced its new environmental goals: to eliminate Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions from its operations by 2025 and reduce 30% of its Scope 3 value chain emissions by 2030. This pledge also accelerates its original goal - to use 100% renewable energy by 2040 - by 15 years.
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GHG Emissions  -  April 23, 2021

Flex Commits to Halve Operational Emissions by 2030

As it joins SBTi, manufacturing giant Flex has pledged to eliminate 50% of its absolute scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.
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GHG Emissions  -  April 23, 2021

L'Oréal Paris to Reduce Carbon Footprint 50% by 2030

L'Oréal Paris cosmetics company announced on April 22 that it will reduce its carbon footprint by 50% by 2030. The company will also contribute 10 million Euros to environmental projects that will benefit women around the world.
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GHG Emissions  -  April 22, 2021

U.S. Steel Corporation’s New Target: Net Zero by 2050

Building on its existing goal to eliminate 20% of its global carbon footprint by 2030, U.S. Steel Corporation announced that it plans to become fully carbon-neutral by 2050.
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GHG Emissions  -  April 22, 2021

General Mills Announces New Emissions Reduction Goals

Aligning with new SBTI guidelines, General Mills shared both its recent achievements and its updated emissions and energy efficiency goals with the release of its 2021 Global Responsibility Report.
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GHG Emissions  -  April 21, 2021

Stanley Black & Decker’s ESG Report Shows Progress Towards Carbon-Positive Goal

In its first consolidated Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) report “A Force for Good,” Stanley Black & Decker revealed its advancement towards the company’s 2030 Corporate Social Responsibility Goals. Accomplishments include completion of three solar projects in 2020, investment in Renewable Energy Credits (RECs), ongoing initiatives to reduce CO2 emissions by over 30,000 metric tons, and an upcoming VPPA solar project.
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GHG Emissions  -  April 21, 2021

Polycor to be Carbon Neutral by 2025

Polycor Inc. announced on April 20 its plans to be carbon neutral by 2025. The company is the first natural stone quarrier to announce its commitment to carbon neutrality.
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GHG Emissions  -  April 16, 2021

Apple Targets Carbon Removal Through Reforestation with New Fund

Apple launched April 15 a $200 million fund targeting investments in carbon removal forestry projects with the intention to remove at least 1 million metric tons of CO2 from the atmosphere annually.
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Energy Efficiency  -  April 15, 2021

IBM Plans Energy Saving Improvements at Four Sites

IBM plans to make sustainable energy upgrades across four different sites in New York and North Carolina. These improvements will generate $414,000 in savings annually and reduce carbon emissions by 2,416 tons every year.
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Energy Efficiency  -  April 14, 2021

2021 ENERGY STAR Award Winners Announced

The EPA announced on April 13 a total of 206 ENERGY STAR winners from more than 150 organizations in recognition of their year-over-year commitment to energy efficiency. Winners are selected from a network of thousands of ENERGY STAR partners.
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