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As part of its GHG reduction efforts, Colorado State University has been adding solar photovoltaic systems to its campuses, including the use of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), which have proven to be a powerful tool for bringing large quantities of solar to campus. In this column from Better Buildings, learn about the University's five-step solar PPA contracting and installation process.

Kioxia Group announced its pledge to accelerate actions to combat climate change by aiming to achieve net zero by 2050 through the reduction of Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, which emanate from its business sites, and Scope 2 emissions from purchased energy.

Cardinal Health reduced its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 18%, making meaningful progress toward its goal of reducing Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by fiscal 2030 (from a fiscal 2019 base year).

The Absolut Company announced its 2030 carbon emission goals remain on track via its Absolut Vodka, Kahlúa and Malibu brands.

ICL, a global specialty minerals company, plans to become carbon neutral by 2050.

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Energy company PPL set a new goal to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The company plans to reach interim reduction targets of 70% by 2035 and 80% by 2040 and has committed to not burning unabated coal by 2050.

Gar Creek, a community solar project in Kankakee County, Illinois, was launched by ComEd.

A Rio Tinto-led team received $2.2 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy to explore carbon storage potential at the Tamarack nickel joint venture in central Minnesota.