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UMass Lowell is retrofitting five buildings on its campus to improve energy efficiency and lower emissions.

Essity, a hygiene and health company, announced its targets to reach net zero GHG emissions by 2050 were validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

KLA Corporation, an equipment and services company for the semiconductor industry, announced that its near-term targets to lower GHG emissions by 2030 were approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Darling Ingredients Inc. announced a target to lower Scope 1 and 2 emissions 42% by 2030, which aligns with its commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

To achieve its Scope 1 and Scope 2 sustainability goals of reducing GHG emissions by 30%, Sherwin-Williams recognized the need for external energy audits to identify new opportunities and accelerate energy and emissions savings. In this Better Buildings column, find out how third-party audits produced energy reduction opportunities for the company with a potential of 7.7 million kWh in energy savings and a GHG emissions reduction potential of 10,000 metric tons of CO2.

Kinetik Holdings Inc. announced it made meaningful advances towards its long-term emissions goals despite a nearly 25% increase in natural gas volumes on its system since 2021. The company lowered its methane and GHG gas emissions intensities by 32% and 14%, respectively, over that same period. 

Berge Bulk, an independent dry bulk owner, announced the company will decarbonize its vessels with a dynamic voyage optimization platform.

Herc Holdings Inc., a North American equipment rental supplier operating through Herc Rentals Inc., announced the company lowered Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions intensity and non-toxic waste to landfill intensity by 26% and 24.6%, respectively, from a 2019 baseline.

Smart Energy Decisions announces the addition of several new sessions for the upcoming Net Zero Forum Fall, set for September 16-18 at the Westminster Westin in Colorado. Registration for the event ends on Friday, August 16.

PHINIA Inc., a fuel systems, electrical systems, and aftermarket solutions company, achieved a 9.9% annual reduction in carbon emissions through energy efficiency, footprint optimization and green energy sourcing initiatives.