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Electrification of building loads presents a significant opportunity to reduce site-level GHG emissions, especially when combined with renewable and zero-carbon electricity resources. This report from Better Buildings focuses on electrification and decarbonization of space heating and water heating loads using electric heat pump systems.

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla talks with Daren Kaiser, Global Energy Strategy Leader - General Mills, at the recent Distributed Energy Forum. They discuss the unique challenges related to General Mills’ ambitious decarbonization goals and the tactics Daren is employing to deliver against its sustainability commitments, such as energy optimization and CHP solutions. Listen in to hear more about industrial decarbonization strategies.

Rolls-Royce and Etihad Airways announced Nov. 14 a new agreement focused on increasing the use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) and the electrification of the aviation sector.

Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) announced Nov. 16 that it established a baseline for its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by publishing its carbon levels in 2020 that can be compared with future emissions targets.

Evoqua Water Technologies announced goals to reduce its operational footprint by increasing the amount of recycling and the reuse of water in its facilities by 2035 and reach net-zero GHG emissions by 2050.

Tobacco company Altria Group, Inc. announced its first standalone Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) report.

Lineage Logistics announced it has signed onto The Climate Pledge and committed to be net-zero carbon across business operations by 2040. The company also established the first facility in its network to generate 100% of its energy consumption on-site. 

Milliken & Company announces its portfolio of flooring products is now carbon neutral and will offset carbon emissions in raw materials and manufacturing carbon footprint using Verified Carbon Standard credits. 

Dutch grocery retail company Ahold Delhaize and its brands announced it will commit to reach net-zero carbon emissions across their operations (Scopes 1 and 2) by no later than 2040 .