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Delta outlined the airlines’ strategy for achieving net zero emissions and more sustainable travel by 2050, including scaling the sustainable fuel market, innovating on the fleet, and encouraging net-zero supply chains.

Bank Australia is the first financial institution in Australia to announce a validated interim emissions reduction target for 2030 to meet its 2035 net zero goal. The 2030 target was validated by the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi).

Rental car company Hertz announced plans to expand the availability of electric vehicles (EVs) and charging infrastructure in Houston.

Purolator, an integrated freight, package and logistics solutions provider, announced it expects to invest approximately $1 billion to electrify its Canadian network over the next seven years.

Budderfly, an Energy Efficiency as a Service (EEaaS) company, announced a high-volume contract that will help fast food restaurants lower their emissions sooner.

The U.S. Department of Energy's Better Buildings Challenge presents the GHG Emissions Reduction Audit: A Checklist for Owners. This resource includes guidance and an accompanying checklist that details recommended services and deliverables for a building-level greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction audit for operational Scope 1 and 2 emissions. 

Royal Bank of Canada made progress on its sustainable finance commitment and provided $84.8 billion in sustainable finance in 2022.

IKEA is switching from fossil-based to bio-based glues to reduce the climate footprint of board production.

In this case study, the Institute for Market Transformation (IMT) and the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Better Buildings Alliance highlight IBM and Lendlease as they prioritize sustainability commitments when negotiating with landlords.