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Smart Energy Decisions presented the 2024 DEI Impact Awards at Net Zero Forum Fall on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at the Westin Westminster in Westminster, Colorado, to a variety of organizations and individuals to honor efforts in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in clean energy. Meet the winners of the 2024 DEI Impact Awards.

Fourteen propane school buses arrived at Pulaski County Special School District in July 2024, marking the district's second alternatively fueled bus purchase.

Kenco, a third-party logistics provider, announced that 82% of its material handling equipment (MHE) fleet utilized in warehousing operations is electric as the company continues efforts to move away from fuel sources such as propane.

Technimark, a global company that provides manufacturing solutions for healthcare, consumer packaging, and specialty industrial markets, announced the company will finalize and submit science-based GHG emission reduction targets for validation by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Worthington Steel, Inc. announced that its Scope 1 and 2 GHG gas emissions intensity totaled 0.02 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent per ton processed, a 2% decrease from fiscal 2023.

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., a global producer, marketer, and distributor of fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, announced it achieved its SBTi-approved Scope 1 and 2 GHG reduction goal well before the 2030 target.

Northeastern University modernized its steam distribution system as part of a broader effort to decarbonize the campus, enhance energy efficiency and leverage renewable energy sources.

Steel Dynamics, Inc. announced certified science-based GHG emissions intensity targets for its steel mills.

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) announced $29 million will be allocated for 12 research and development projects to fund two carbon management priorities.

LEO Pharma announced its commitment to achieving a net-zero climate target by 2050 which involves developing an extensive decarbonization plan across the company’s operations and aligning with the Paris Agreement and climate science recommendations.