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Salesforce announced its new framework guiding AI regulation to minimize environmental impact and spur climate innovation. The Sustainable AI Policy Principles call for prioritizing responsible development of AI technology to allow organizations to make a positive impact while ensuring continued equity and sustainability.

KB Home, a homebuilder, has constructed over 190,000 high-performance ENERGY STAR® certified homes since 2000, saving homeowners an estimated $1.2 billion in utility bills and avoiding 7.4 billion pounds of CO2 emissions.

Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. announced the company reached 100% renewable electricity across all of its global sites as of the first quarter of 2024.

Otis, an elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation and service company, announced the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved its near-term GHG emissions reduction targets.

Consolidated Communications, a fiber provider, reported 32.4% of its electricity came from renewable sources and increased its use of renewable energy by 90 basis points.

The U.S. Department of Energy led the development of a Blueprint that aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from U.S. buildings 65% by 2035 and 90% by 2050 vs. 2005 while centering equity and benefits to communities.

Marriott International, Inc. announced its near-term and long-term science-based emissions reduction targets were verified with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

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Columbia County, Oregon, signed an Energy Savings Performance Contract to make the historic John Gumm building more energy efficient.

We’re celebrating the 100th episode of Smart Energy Voices with a showcase of women leaders who are driving sustainability in the energy sector. As recorded at the recent Net Zero Forum Spring, 2024 WISE (Women in Smart Energy) winners Renée Yarmy, Eryn Beddoes and Leigh Pearson discuss advancing net-zero efforts, workforce development, the value of mentorship, improving gender diversity in STEM and energy, and their personal motivations.