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The U.S. Department of Energy recognized Better Buildings Challenge partner Morehouse College for lowering its energy intensity by more than 30% since 2023, achieving its Better Buildings Challenge goal, and accelerating progress toward its internal net-zero targets.

Owens Corning achieved a 28% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from a 2018 baseline.

Brilliant Earth Group, Inc., a fine jewelry company, committed to set near-term company-wide emission reductions in line with the Science Based Targets initiative.

Tarkett, a sustainable flooring and sports surface solutions company, announced that in 2023, 44% of the company's total energy consumption came from renewable energies. Thirteen production sites sourced 100% of their electricity from renewable energies, including the Chagrin Falls and Middlefield plants in Ohio. 

The U.S. General Services Administration announced nearly $50 million in Inflation Reduction Act funds for improvements to the historic Frank E. Moss U.S. Courthouse in Salt Lake City.

Lime, an operator of shared light electric vehicles, announced a new deal for zero-emissions port-to-hub shipping for all Lime freight arriving in North America through the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.

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In 2023, New York City committed to creating a comprehensive industry action plan that defines the green economy and lays out the City's path to seizing the opportunity it presents. The Green Economy Action Plan sets forth the first-ever universal understanding of the green economy in New York City and establishes a baseline to understand its growth over time.

Saint-Gobain, through its building materials subsidiary CertainTeed Siding, announced that it has achieved a 96% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from the manufacturing of polymer shakes, vinyl trim, millwork, and vinyl siding at its manufacturing facilities in McPherson, Kansas, Social Circle, Georgia, and Williamsport, Maryland, respectively. 

Cardinal Health announced the company received approval by the Science Based Targets initiative for its near-term science-based greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets.