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Energy efficiency standards might not make the hottest dinner part topic but they have a huge impact on our daily lives. In this column, Cherylyn Kelley, IMT's Manager, Building Energy Codes and Policy, reviews 2022 highlights and offers insights into what's coming up this year, including federal funding available through the Inflation Reduction Act and updates on the International Energy Conservation Codes (IECC).

IQVIA submitted near- and long-term GHG gas emissions reduction goals for approval from the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi).

Viant Technology Inc., an advertising software company, announced an integration with a software company to track its emissions usage.

Coor, a provider of facility management services, commits to reach Net-Zero GHG emissions by 2040.

HSBC Holdings commits to interim targets for reductions in financed emissions to become a net zero bank by 2050 or sooner.

An Emissions Reduction Plan (ERP) is essential for organizations across all sectors seeking to achieve deep Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emission reductions. In this Framework for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Planning, the U.S. Department of Energy's Better Climate Challenge outlines a process to ensure organizations develop a plan that is actionable and sets them up to achieve their GHG emissions reduction targets across a portfolio of buildings and fleets.

Royal Philips, a global provider in health technology, achieved 77% renewable energy usage, exceeding the 75% goal for 2025.

Long Beach Container Terminal (LBCT), a container handling facility, released its Net Zero Action Plan to create an emission-free operation by 2030.

AXIS Capital Holdings Limited announced its commitment to a 50% absolute reduction of Scope 1 and 2 GH) emissions by 2030 across its global operations.