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Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) ordered 180 electric zero-emission school buses to assist the school district in transitioning to 100% electric student transportation.

At Smart Energy Decisions’ 2023 Net Zero Forum/Fall, Adrian Avino, Engineering Construction Manager for IKEA Property, North America Real Estate/US, gave an overview of how IKEA plans to meet its sustainability goals. Adrian shares IKEA’s holistic approach including the company’s strategy to use renewable heating and cooling for projects across its North American portfolio.

Starting in 2026, BMW Group’s Munich plant will manufacture the Neue Klasse sedan, followed by the production of all-electric models only the following year.

Rayonier Inc. announced its commitment to The Climate Pledge and plans to implement various decarbonization strategies.

Toyota Motor North America, Inc. will extend its one year of complimentary fast charging to drivers who purchase or lease a new 2024 bZ4x.

Electrolux Group, a global appliance company, announced that it set a new science-based climate target to lower GHG emissions in products and operations in support of the Paris climate agreement. 

Smart Energy Decisions (SED) is proud to announce the winners of its third-annual WISE (Women in Smart Energy) Awards.

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) plans to invest $135 million over 10 years to become net zero by 2030.

Celanese Corporation, a global specialty materials and chemical company, announced it began running a carbon capture and utilization (CCU) project at its Clear Lake, Texas plant as part of its Fairway Methanol joint venture with Mitsui & Co., Ltd. 

Atkore, a manufacturer of electrical and critical infrastructure products for commercial, industrial, data center, telecommunications, water and solar applications, set emission reduction targets at larger manufacturing sites.