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Plugged In: Exploring Energy is a sixteen-episode podcast series by Constellation and Smart Energy Decisions, featuring conversations with energy experts and businesses who are leading the way in clean energy and sustainability. Beginning November 8 as part of the Smart Energy Voices podcast, this miniseries is hosted by Chuck Hanna, Constellation Vice President of Solutions and National Accounts. It aims to create awareness and visibility into energy challenges and opportunities, highlighting how customers can navigate these areas to achieve their energy and sustainability goals.

Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. announced  the company is on track to meet its 2030 goal of reducing combined Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 40% from its 2020 baseline. Leveraging sustainable products and circular processes, RYAM sourced nearly 78% of the energy consumed in its global operations from renewable resources.

Vantiva, a global technology company enabling Network Service Providers (NSPs) to connect consumers, announced the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) verified its net zero by 2050 science-based target.

Lumentum Holdings Inc., a designer and manufacturer of optical and photonic products, expanded its commitment to reduce Scope 3 emissions by submitting targets to the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Ecolab Inc., a global sustainability company offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services, announced that its climate targets were approved by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Recreational vehicle (RV) manufacturer THOR Industries, Inc. received approval from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) that confirmed the company’s Scope 1 and Scope 2 short-term targets and Scope 1, 2 and 3 long-term targets are aligned with reaching net zero by 2050 or sooner. 

Sweco, a European architecture and engineering consultancy, received validation and approval of its near-term emissions reduction targets by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

As Smart Energy Decisions looks ahead to its 2025 events, let’s look back at our final event of 2024, Net Zero Forum Fall, held in September at the Westin Westminster in Colorado.

Hinojosa Packaging Group's climate action targets, aimed at reducing emissions and achieving the Net-Zero Standard by 2050, received validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Furno Materials announced the company was selected to receive a $20 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains (MESC).