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Westlake Corporation announced Feb. 21 that it plans to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions per ton of production by 20% between 2016 and 2030.

As emission reduction targets and other sustainability goals become crucial for organizations of all types, getting projects initiated and completed has become more challenging. The Innovation Summit, March 14-16 at The Houstonian Hotel, Club and Spa, Houston, TX, an intimate invitation-only event is designed to bring together sustainability and energy management executives with leading suppliers to discuss cutting-edge solutions and best practices in strategies for emissions reduction, energy efficiency, and renewable energy sourcing.

Atkore announced Jan. 31 with the release of its 2021 Sustainability Report that it is targeting a 10% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity by 2025 compared to 2020 levels.

General Motors Co. announced an investment of over $7 billion in four Michigan manufacturing sites to significantly increase battery cell and electric truck manufacturing capacity.

ExxonMobil announced its goal to achieve net zero GHG emissions for operated assets by 2050 and its initial steps include investing more than $15 billion by 2027 on lower emission initiatives.

Sony could consider entering into the EV market, the company announced at a press conference ahead of the company’s public opening of its exhibition at CES 2022.

Ford Motor Company said it is planning to nearly double production of the F-150 Lightning, its all electric pickup truck, to 150,000 trucks per year to meet increasing demand from customers.