Energy Efficiency | Page 165

Meeting the challenge of climate change will require nothing short of a reinvention of how we produce and consume energy. This column from Stephen Harper, Intel's Senior Director of Environment and Energy Policy, explains why aggressive actions by private and public sectors are required.

Bain & Company announced a move to achieve net-negative carbon status this year, including supporting nature-based projects to remove more than 100% of its 2021 Scope 1, 2 and 3 carbon emissions.

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), the global body enabling businesses to set emissions reduction targets in line with climate science, is publishing a Net-Zero Foundations for Financial Institutions paper.

Intel Corporation announced plans to further reduce its direct and indirect GHG emissions and develop more sustainable technology solutions.

Over the years, IBM’s environmental commitment has been steadfast and dependable across different eras and priorities and regardless of the topic’s relative popularity. In this column (accompanied by a video), Wayne Balta, Vice President for Environmental Affairs and Product Safety, explores the release of IBM Impact – the company’s new framework for reporting on environmental, social, and governance matters — as the company continues to act upon 21 voluntary environmental goals announced in 2021.

Honeywell announced a new set of commitments that further advance its sustainability goals beyond the company's existing commitment to become carbon neutral in its facilities and operations by 2035.

IBM updated its strategy for its 2030 goal to achieve net zero GHG emissions by 2030 with the release of IBM Impact, a new framework for the company's environmental, social, and governance (ESG).

The BMW Group will use cast aluminum wheels produced with 100% green power for its BMW and MINI brands from 2024 onwards.

The Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts, which manages wastewater and solid waste for over half the residents in Los Angeles county, announced that its operations result in a net reduction of GHG into the environment.