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The global dairy industry came together during Climate Week to launch the Pathways to Dairy Net Zero initiative, focused on decarbonizing the sector.

Tractor Supply announced Sept. 23 that it is committed to reaching net-zero emissions across its operations by 2040.

A new report found that 111 of the 167 companies responsible for over 80% of global industrial emissions have set a net-zero or equivalent target.

Salesforce announced Sept. 21 that it has achieved net zero across its entire value chain and 100% renewable energy use in its operations.

Restaurant Brands International, the parent company of Burger King, Tim Hortons and Popeyes, announced Sept. 22 its new commitment to reduce emissions 50% by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050.

Suntory Holdings and Suntory Beverage & Food announced Sept. 14 that their emissions targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative.

Continuing its 2021 slate of events, Smart Energy Decisions’ Virtual Distributed Energy Forum, was another success, connecting buyers and suppliers to accelerate the adoption of DERs, which are proving to be a key in the development of net zero strategies. SED’s tradition of exclusive presentations from senior energy and sustainability was on display once again.

L'Oréal USA announced Sept. 20 that it has achieved carbon neutrality in its Scope 1 and 2 emissions across all 25 U.S. sites, including manufacturing and distribution facilities, administrative sites and research and innovation centers.

The American Financial Exchange (AFX) announced Sept. 22 that it is committed to being carbon neutral going forward by purchasing credits to offset its yearly emissions starting from January 1, 2020.

American Express announced Sept. 21 its new commitment to reach net-zero emissions by 2035.