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The urgent need to develop alternatives to fossil gas is underscored on a near-daily basis. To achieve ambitious decarbonization goals set forth, alternative fuels need to scale quickly. Read the latest report from Ameresco to learn more about emerging alternatives to fossil gas – including green hydrogen and renewable natural gas (RNG).

Sappi North America, Inc., reduced emissions by 2% during the year while also lowering costs by working with customers to change transportation to rail from truck.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., a life sciences and diagnostic company, received approval from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for Scopes 1, 2 and 3 and also reached a 25% reduction in Scopes 1 and 2 compared to 2018.

Clearwater Paper Corporation, a supplier of private brand tissue to major retailers, announced that its climate targets were validated by the Science Based Target initiative.

Intel, a semiconductor chip manufacturer, announced its growth of alternative and renewable electricity installations, with usage at 93% in 2022, up from 80% in 2021.

ICON plc, a healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization, revealed the progress it has made in advancing its sustainability goals in 2022, with 61.7% of electricity in 2022 sourced from renewables.

Herc Rentals Inc., an equipment rental company, reduced its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions intensity by 17% from a 2019 baseline, achieving 70% of the company’s goal of a 25% reduction by 2030.

Lafarge Canada Inc. launched a project to decarbonize its cement manufacturing facility located in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed several carbon pollution standards for coal and natural gas-fired power plants.

Westinghouse Electric Company achieved a 27% decrease in Scope 1 and 2 emissions in 2022 from a baseline year of 2019.