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Virtusa Corporation — a global provider of digital strategy, digital engineering, and IT services and solutions — announced it received validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its GHG emissions reduction targets.

Brambles announced an 8% decrease in Scope 3 emissions against fiscal year 2023 due to its continued collaboration with its CHEP brand name customers and partners to decarbonize its supply chain and lower volumes of pallet purchases.

DP World secured validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its commitment to reduce its carbon footprint.

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) launched sector-specific criteria and calls for building companies and financial institutions to align with net-zero goals.

The Timken Company, a global company in engineered bearings and industrial motion products, achieved a decrease of 40% in emissions from its 2018 baseline year through year-end 2023.

Resideo Technologies Inc. — a global provider of home comfort, life safety and security solutions and distributor of commercial and residential security, safety, smart-living and audio-visual products — established a reduction target of 50% by 2035 for Scope 1 and 2 emissions.

Arconic Corporation — a provider of aluminum sheet, plate and extrusions — announced a 6% reduction in overall GHG emissions year-over-year.

The Stock Spirits Group, a European spirits producer, announced a commitment to lowering its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% and Scope 3 GHG emissions by a minimum of 20% by 2030 as part of its revised sustainability goals.

The Container Store Group, Inc. announced the company lowered energy consumption by 7.1% between 2022 and 2023 as a result of ongoing energy efficiency initiatives.

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil sits down with Megan Lorenzen, Director of Climate and Energy at Salesforce, to discuss the intersection of AI, energy and sustainability. Megan shares insights on Salesforce's efforts in clean energy deployment, including their 100% renewable energy commitment and their role in the global energy transition. They also explore Salesforce's innovative approaches to AI, including the balance between AI's potential to drive climate action and its environmental impact. Megan shares Salesforce’s new sustainable AI policy principles and discusses their engagement with policymakers to promote effective climate legislation, while providing a comprehensive look at how leading technology firms are navigating the complex landscape of energy and AI for a sustainable future.