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Continuing its 2021 slate of events, Smart Energy Decisions’ Virtual Distributed Energy Forum, was another success, connecting buyers and suppliers to accelerate the adoption of DERs, which are proving to be a key in the development of net zero strategies. SED’s tradition of exclusive presentations from senior energy and sustainability was on display once again.

Schnitzer Steel Industries announced Sept. 8 that it will be installing a 1,600 kW battery energy storage system at its Oakland, Calif., facility.

Granite released Sept. 1 its 2020 sustainability report with a focus on the processes it has implemented to reduce the impact of its construction materials production.

Habitat for Humanity will soon begin construction on a 4-plex housing project in Kingston, Ontario using low-carbon concrete produced using cement from near zero-CO2 building materials.

A.P. Moller - Maersk announced Aug. 19 that it will be procuring carbon-neutral methanol to fuel one of its vessels.

Saint-Gobain North America launched Aug. 19 a new program that will support the construction of sustainable homes to neighborhoods across North America.

AgroAmerica Tropical Oil released Aug. 16 its new corporate sustainability report, assessing the implementation of various environmental initiatives.

The Canadian government will support the low-emission transition of its manufacturing sectors through investment in Kruger Products for the purpose of improving the efficiency of its tissue production operations.

Kingspan Group is targeting a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 after validating its emissions reduction framework with the Science Based Targets initiative.

FMC Corporation recently announced that it is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2035.