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August 13, 2021 - By Pierre Delforge, NRDC

California Forging Ahead on Zero Emission Buildings

Hopeful climate news came from Sacramento, CA as the California Energy Commission (CEC) took a major stride toward zero-carbon emissions buildings in the 2022 update of the statewide building energy code. In this column from NRDC's Pierre Delforge, learn about the clean energy and energy efficiency improvements, opportunities to save money, and why California's building code matters.
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GHG Emissions  -  August 12, 2021

Kingspan Targets 90% Emissions Cut by 2030

Kingspan Group is targeting a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 after validating its emissions reduction framework with the Science Based Targets initiative.
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GHG Emissions  -  August 12, 2021

Twisted X Achieves Net-Zero Operations

Twisted X announced Aug. 11 that it has achieved net-zero emissions in its operations and is committing to maintaining carbon neutrality into the future.
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GHG Emissions  -  August 11, 2021

Exelon Utilities Targets Net-Zero by 2050

Exelon Utilities recently announced its commitment to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 and, in the interim, reduce its operational emissions by 50% by 2030.
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GHG Emissions  -  August 10, 2021

FMC Targets Net Zero By 2035

FMC Corporation recently announced that it is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2035.
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GHG Emissions  -  August 10, 2021

UN Confirms Human Impact on Climate Change, Steps to Take

Climate change is widespread, rapid and intensifying, but strong and sustained reductions in emissions could limit how bad the crisis gets.
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GHG Emissions  -  August 9, 2021

New Report Finds Buildings Are Responsible for 39% of Global Emissions

Buildings and buildings construction are responsible for 36% of global energy consumption and 39% of energy-related annual carbon emissions, a new study found.
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GHG Emissions  -  August 6, 2021

The Home Depot ESG Report: 5 Takeaways

With the release of its 2021 ESG Report, The Home Depot reported a 22% reduction in carbon intensity while at the same time growing the business by nearly 20%. Additional progress for the year included LED lighting upgrades, participation in demand mitigation programs, and expanded use of fuel cells and solar power. This excerpted report features "5 Takeaways" The Home Depot learned while navigating a year unlike any other.
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GHG Emissions  -  August 6, 2021

NYPA Launches Study on Long-Term Climate Change Impact

The New York Power Authority (NYPA) is launching a study of the long-term effects of climate change and extreme weather on its power generation and transmission operations.
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GHG Emissions  -  August 5, 2021

Mattel Targets 50% Emissions Cut by 2030

Mattel announced Aug. 5 a new target to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions 50% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline.
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