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Loblaw Companies Limited (Loblaw) announced a carbon-free energy project that will power its supermarkets, drugstores, offices, and distribution centers in Alberta with electricity entirely sourced from wind, sun, and water. The first of its kind in Canada, this program will eliminate carbon emissions associated with the company’s electricity purchases in Alberta, while reducing nationwide operating emissions by 17%.

Caterpillar Inc. announced making progress toward its seven sustainability goals for 2030 and disclosed Scope 3 use of sold products emissions.

To advance its Racing. Green. sustainability strategy, Aston Martin achieved carbon-neutral manufacturing at its Gaydon and St Athan facilities, a milestone on its path to becoming a sustainable ultra-luxury business.

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil shares a keynote from Smart Energy Decisions’ recent Net-Zero forum, featuring Chris Thurston, Director of Energy and Sustainability at Lineage Logistics. As a company with a real vision for what the sustainable warehouse of the future should be, Lineage Logistics focuses on best-in-class energy efficiency, a zero-emission or reduced GHG fleet, and investments in infrastructure to distribute excess clean power. Chris explains the company’s challenges on the path to a financially viable, net-zero future.

Vontier Corporation announced it received validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its near-term GHG emissions reduction targets.

Arkema is setting new targets by 2030 across its whole value chain and now aims to reduce its GHG emissions by 48.5% for Scopes 1 and 2 and by 54% for Scope 3 .

Mackinac Island Ferry Company (MIFC) joined Green Marine, an environmental certification program that encourages maritime enterprises to exceed regulatory standards and take tangible action for the preservation of the environment.

Stanley Black & Decker announced the installation of a 4.3 MW solar farm in Hopkinsville, KY, which is expected to reduce CO2 emissions by 5,500 metric tons and save on energy costs by $400,000 annually.

Allbirds, a San Francisco-based footwear company, announced a 19% reduction in its average product carbon footprint in 2022.

SunOpta, a manufacturer of plant-based and fruit-based food and beverages, announced saving 261 tons of carbon emissions annually from load mode optimization and the launch of a new, sustainable production facility in Midlothian, Texas.