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Duke Energy is taking a series of steps toward action on climate change including an expansion of its net 2050 zero goals.

The U.S. Army announced plans to lower its GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 and reach net zero emissions by 2050 as part of its first climate strategy plan.

As emission reduction targets and other sustainability goals become crucial for organizations of all types, getting projects initiated and completed has become more challenging. The Innovation Summit, March 14-16 at The Houstonian Hotel, Club and Spa, Houston, TX, an intimate invitation-only event is designed to bring together sustainability and energy management executives with leading suppliers to discuss cutting-edge solutions and best practices in strategies for emissions reduction, energy efficiency, and renewable energy sourcing.

Bacardi, a privately held spirits company, plans to lower its GHG emissions in half from 2023 for its rum brand.

DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist of Deutsche Post DHL Group, signed an agreement with Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) for the purchase of 33 million liters of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

bp is raising its low carbon ambitions and is now aiming to be net zero across operations, production and sales by 2050 or sooner. bp now aims to reduce operational emissions by 50% by 2030.

The Oregon Department of Transportation’s (ODOT) streetlight conversion pilot program replaced more than 8,000 high-pressure sodium lighting fixtures across the greater Portland area with LEDs that will lower carbon emissions.

European airline easyJet is implementing a new platform to reduce the fuel burn and CO2 emissions of their fleet as part of its goal to reduce a carbon footprint from flying across Europe.

University of Vermont and Vermont Gas Systems, Inc. (VGS) have joined a partnership to study the impact of green hydrogen on lowering carbon emissions.