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Gap Inc. announced Sept. 29 that it achieved its goal to reduce emissions 50% by 2020, compared to 2015 levels, through investments in renewable energy and energy efficiency projects.

Exasol announced Sept. 30 its new target to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% before 2030.

General Motors (GM) announced Sept. 30 a collaboration to track real-time carbon emissions at their facilities associated with electricity use. The company will also reach its goal to source 100% renewable energy to power its U.S. sites by 2025 – five years earlier than previously announced.

Businesses that operate with natural gas and plan to achieve aggressive sustainability goals can still aim for full decarbonization or 100 percent renewable status. In this article, Constellation explains the options of offsetting gas usage through the purchase of carbon offsets or by switching to renewable natural gas (RNG) in order to reduce GHG emissions.

Valaris recently released its 2021 Sustainability Report, outlining its intention to set operational emissions targets and chart a path for using technologies to contribute to the goals of the Paris Agreement.

Marriott International announced Sept. 22 that it is committed to reaching net-zero emissions by 2050.

Tesco announced Sept. 24 its goal to reach net-zero emissions from its supply chain and products by 2050 and in its own operations by 2035.

Diageo announced Sept. 28 that its new Bulleit Bourbon distillery in Kentucky is now operational as its first carbon-neutral whiskey distillery in North America.

Unilever launched Sept. 21 the Unilever Climate Promise in the hope of encouraging its 56,000 suppliers to demonstrate their commitment to reducing their own carbon footprint.

Tapestry announced Sept. 23 that it signed the Science Based Targets initiative Business Ambition for 1.5⁰C and is committed to reaching net-zero emissions by 2050.