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The Better Plants 2021 Progress Update reports that partners have saved more than $9 billion dollars and 1.9 quadrillion Btus of energy. Over 60 partners have met their initial energy reduction goals, and many have gone on to set new goals with the U.S Department of Energy.

Bank of America announced Oct. 26 the installation of a solar project at its corporate campus in Chandler, Ariz., that is expected to offset 60% of the facility’s annual electricity demand.

General Motors announced Oct. 26 a new initiative to install up to 40,000 community electric vehicle chargers across the U.S. and Canada.

The Calhoun Port Authority announced Oct. 25 that its Matagorda Ship Channel expansion will be conducted in such a way so that the project is carbon neutral.

Our guest for this episode of Beyond the Meter is Diana Kotler, Executive Director at Anaheim Transportation Network. Host John Failla and Diana discuss one of the hottest topics in the industry: fleet electrification. Diana has extraordinary insights and experience on the topic that we’re excited to share.

A coalition of cargo owners released Oct. 19 a collective target to transition their ocean freight vessels to zero-carbon fuels by 2040.

American Tower announced Oct. 25 new targets to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 40% before 2035, compared to 2019 levels.

Highgate announced Oct. 20 that it plans to transition its properties to 100% renewable electricity, beginning with a majority of select service properties and 17 full-service hotels.

AXIS Capital announced Oct. 20 its new policy of no longer insuring projects conducted by thermal coal businesses in an attempt to redirect its support toward climate-related investments.