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This Earth Day, Smart Energy Decisions is proud to be the first energy focused business-to-business media company to release its own Sustainability Report. In this column, SED's Alexandra Failla explains how we are showcasing progress across three key sustainability dimensions: environmental, social, and governance.

Albertsons Companies announced plans to achieve net zero emissions in its operations by 2040 and launched long-term goals and strategies focused on maximizing the company’s new ESG framework.

Tractor Supply Company, a rural lifestyle retailer, announced the reduction of its Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions intensity per million dollars of revenue and per square foot by 18.8% and 6.2%.

Blackbaud, a cloud software company, announced it has achieved carbon neutrality across its operations and data centers for 2021. The company will also work with the Taskforce and Climate Financial Disclosure (TCDF) and CDP.

US Foods Holding Corp. will reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions intensity by 15% since 2015. This updated goal was announced with the release of the company's 2021 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report.

The TJX Companies, Inc., an off-price apparel and home fashions retailer, announced plans to expand and accelerate environmental goals and is aiming to achieve net zero GHG GHG emissions in its operations by 2040.

The City of Milpitas announced the construction of new sustainable microgrids and a number of city-wide water and energy conservation initiatives, which are part of its Smart City infrastructure program.

Frito-Lay announced a new electric fleet that will serve the Carrollton area near Dallas Fort Worth, Texas.

CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. continues its plan to reach a net zero future by joining with integrated chemicals and energy company Sasol ecoFT and renewable energy company ENERTRAG to create sustainable fuel.

McKinsey Sustainability will partner with Alphabet, Shopify, Meta and Stripe in an eight-year $925 million commitment to accelerate the development of permanent carbon removal technologies.