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The Allstate Corporation saw a 14% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in 2018, building on a reduction of 8% in 2017, according to the company’s newly released sustainability report.

The Consumer Technology Association found that member companies reduced their Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions in the United States by an average of 9%, according to their newly released 2019 Industry Report on GHG Emissions.

Local businesses in Albuquerque will soon have access to free training, consultation and resources to improve their energy efficiency under a new program the city is launching in the new year.

Accelerate Philly, Smart Energy Decisions' first city-specific event, created an opportunity for corporate energy buyers from the Philadelphia region to make connections and share best practices to accomplish their objectives of improved energy efficiency and expanded use of renewable energy.

Microsoft was awarded the Corporate Award for Green Initiatives by the S&P Global Platts Energy Awards in a new category created by Staples to honor corporate sustainability.

PHV Corp., the owner of apparel brands such as CALVIN KLEIN, TOMMY HILFIGER, Van Heusen, Speedo and IZOD, announced Dec. 9 the approval of their commitment to power 100% of offices, warehouses and stores with renewable energy by 2030 and reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 71%.

Commercial and nonprofit building owners might soon be able to finance energy efficiency projects under a new program under consideration with the Buffalo, N.Y. Common Council.

A new report from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) reveals that by meeting their science-based targets, 285 companies will eliminate 265 million metric tons of emissions from their operations, equivalent to closing 68 coal-fired power plants.