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MAXIMA Group, a group of retail chains and e-shops located in the Baltic States, Poland, and Bulgaria, makes a commitment to reduce its environmental impact by 2030 and join the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Louis Dreyfus Company, a leading merchant and food processor, announced a 33.6% reduction target for its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030, compared to 2022 as its baseline year.

Tarkett, a sustainable flooring and sports surface solutions company, reported its Scope 3 emissions decreased by 13% versus 2019 due to the progress of its product mix, including decarbonizing them.

GEON® Performance Solutions — which formulates, develops and manufactures performance polymer solutions — reports they increased energy efficiency across the company’s operations.

Capstone Copper Corp. announced a new sustainable development strategy and the adoption of GHG emissions reduction targets to support the company’s commitment to responsible copper production.

Orthex, a Finland houseware company, announced its near-term science-based emissions reduction target was approved by SBTi.

Sleep Number Corporation announced the mattress company’s continued measurement of and focus on reducing Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions and initiated an assessment of Scope 3 GHG emissions.

Yokogawa Electric Corporation announces that the Yokogawa Group's GHG emissions reduction targets for 2030 have been certified by the SBTi.

Whirlpool Corporation announced that it achieved Zero Waste to Landfill (ZWtL) status at its large manufacturing sites worldwide, as part of the company’s commitment to sustainable operations.

Sheetz, Inc. is reducing the company’s environmental impact by adding utility-efficient technologies to new store designs and retrofitting existing stores accordingly. This column from the Better Buildings Solutions Center explores a new facility Sheetz is constructing a new facility in Herndon, VA, which will be the most energy-efficient building in its portfolio.