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The 2024 State of Corporate Sustainability Report serves as a reflection of the biggest trends, drivers, and challenges facing energy, facility, and sustainability teams. This year's data regarding the current state of sustainability reporting and energy management reflects the experience and insight of 240+ industry professionals working at respected organizations in multiple sectors. Explore the results of this research, the fifth collaboration between Atrius®, part of Acuity Brands, and Smart Energy Decisions.

The Environmental Protection Agency announced that Washington and Oregon will switch from diesel-powered buses and receive $51,148,500 for the purchase of 144 clean school buses.

Retrofitting existing buildings could lower their energy intensity by nearly 40%, according to the World Economic Forum’s Transforming Energy Demand report.

KIRCHHOFF Automotive, a global automotive supplier, signed a seven-year agreement for the delivery of near zero emissions steel from Boden.

Governor Kathy Hochul announced that New York state received $15 million in federal funding to build out electric vehicle charging.

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.

Barclays, a global bank, announced it is establishing a new energy transition group within its corporate and investment bank and will provide strategic advice to clients as they explore potential energy transition opportunities.

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.