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What if we could make affordable clothing from carbon emissions? In this column, Walmart's Andrea Albright explores a first-of-its-kind collaboration aimed at capturing carbon emissions from manufacturers and facilities in the Walmart supply chain and converting them into a garment prototype – with zero waste.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu signed an executive order(EO) eliminating the use of fossil fuels in new construction and major renovations of city buildings.

J.B. Hunt Transport Inc. will purchase 13 zero-emission Class 8 trucks to lower the intensity of its carbon emissions.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc., a home retailer, announced it lowered its operational emissions by 24% and executed its first long-term investment in renewable energy through a power purchase agreement (PPA) in Texas.

Agilent Technologies Inc., a global company in analytical and clinical laboratory technologies, announced it engaged with its suppliers to lower Scope 3 emissions.

Seven major automakers – BMW Group, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz Group, Stellantis NV – created a joint venture to accelerate access to charging for electric vehicles in North America.

The Home Depot submitted new carbon reduction goals to the Science Based Target initiative for Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 “Use of Products Sold” emissions.

AvalonBay Communities announced progress on its science-based emissions reduction targets with a 43.6% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 13.9% reduction in Scope 3 emissions on an intensity basis since a baseline year of 2017.

"Building a Better Future Together," Amazon's 2022 Sustainability Report, is the company's fifth report detailing progress against its targets, commitments, and environmental, social, and governance topics. Explore this report to learn about achievements and progress from the world's largest corporate purchaser of renewable energy.