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As the public and private sectors pursue organization-wide goals for reducing GHG emissions, commercial food service kitchens and restaurants face multiple challenges: identifying new opportunities to improve energy efficiency while adhering to changing local and state regulations supporting electrification and decarbonization. This column from Better Buildings shows how operators like The Wendy's Company are finding success with a steady approach.

NETSCOUT announced Aug. 24 that it reduced the energy usage in its engineering labs by 12.1% in 2020 through a series of infrastructure updates.

McDonald’s announced Aug. 19 that it reduced absolute emissions from its restaurants and offices 8.5% and emissions intensity from its supply chain by 5.9% since 2015.

Large Swiss companies will soon be obligated to report publicly on climate-related issues under regulations going through a review process by the government.

Jackson Family Wines announced Aug. 17 a new commitment to cut its carbon footprint in half by 2030 and become climate positive by 2050 without the purchase of carbon offsets.

LG Electronics announced Aug. 11 its ambition to eliminate emissions associated with the use of its products, which previously accounted for more than 80% of its greenhouse gas emissions, by 2030.

Carrier Global Corporation announced Aug. 11 that it has reduced its customers' carbon footprint by 68 million metric tons in 2020.

Google parent company Alphabet allocated $3.47 billion from the proceeds of a portfolio of sustainability bonds issued last year and announced a new target for Google to run on carbon-free energy 24/7, 365 days a year by 2030.

Twisted X announced Aug. 11 that it has achieved net-zero emissions in its operations and is committing to maintaining carbon neutrality into the future.

Buildings and buildings construction are responsible for 36% of global energy consumption and 39% of energy-related annual carbon emissions, a new study found.