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Continuing its 2021 slate of events, Smart Energy Decisions’ Virtual Distributed Energy Forum, was another success, connecting buyers and suppliers to accelerate the adoption of DERs, which are proving to be a key in the development of net zero strategies. SED’s tradition of exclusive presentations from senior energy and sustainability was on display once again.

L'Oréal USA announced Sept. 20 that it has achieved carbon neutrality in its Scope 1 and 2 emissions across all 25 U.S. sites, including manufacturing and distribution facilities, administrative sites and research and innovation centers.

The American Financial Exchange (AFX) announced Sept. 22 that it is committed to being carbon neutral going forward by purchasing credits to offset its yearly emissions starting from January 1, 2020.

American Express announced Sept. 21 its new commitment to reach net-zero emissions by 2035.

CBRE Group announced Sept. 20 that it plans to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040 in its own operations, the properties it manages for investors and occupiers and from its supply chain.

Amazon and Global Optimism announced Sept. 20 that 86 new signatories have joined The Climate Pledge, including Procter & Gamble, HP, Salesforce, ASOS and Nespresso.

Moody's Corporation announced Sept. 14 that it is accelerating its net-zero target by 10 years and now plans to reach net-zero emissions in its operations and value chain by 2040.

Pandora announced Sept. 14 new targets to reduce its operational and supply chain greenhouse gas emissions by 50% between 2019 and 2040.

Tishman Speyer announced Sept. 13 a commitment to achieve net-zero emissions across the operations of its global portfolio by 2050.