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Digimarc Corporation released its inaugural ESG Impact Report, setting the baseline for the company’s ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) disclosures.

Bain & Company announced a move to achieve net-negative carbon status this year, including supporting nature-based projects to remove more than 100% of its 2021 Scope 1, 2 and 3 carbon emissions.

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), the global body enabling businesses to set emissions reduction targets in line with climate science, is publishing a Net-Zero Foundations for Financial Institutions paper.

Energy company PPL set a new goal to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The company plans to reach interim reduction targets of 70% by 2035 and 80% by 2040 and has committed to not burning unabated coal by 2050.

Intel Corporation announced plans to further reduce its direct and indirect GHG emissions and develop more sustainable technology solutions.

Apple announced that its suppliers more than doubled their use of clean power over the last year, with over 10 GW operational out of nearly 16 GW in total commitments in the coming years.

Deloitte announced an investment of US$1 billion in client-related services, data-driven research and assets for its sustainability and climate capabilities.

Over the years, IBM’s environmental commitment has been steadfast and dependable across different eras and priorities and regardless of the topic’s relative popularity. In this column (accompanied by a video), Wayne Balta, Vice President for Environmental Affairs and Product Safety, explores the release of IBM Impact – the company’s new framework for reporting on environmental, social, and governance matters — as the company continues to act upon 21 voluntary environmental goals announced in 2021.