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This episode of Smart Energy Voices features a keynote conversation host John Failla had with Rob Threlkeld, Global Manager of Sustainable Energy, Supply, and Reliability at General Motors. Listen in for this update on the dramatic changes at GM, including its commitment to an electric future and how energy is driving the reinvention of the company.

The Hartford announced a goal to achieve net zero GHG emissions for its businesses and operations by 2050 in alignment with the Paris Climate Accord.

Banks in Canada have pledged to implement climate action plans that set specific targets to meet the country’s goal of a net zero economy by 2050, the Canadian Bankers Association said in a statement.

Del Monte Foods, Inc. announced its commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 in line with the Science Based Targets Initiative's (SBTi) Net-Zero Standard.

Hickam Communities LLC, owned and managed by Lendlease at the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH) Air Force Base in Hawaii, is partnering for a $102 million energy conservation project.

Blue Apron announced that it has met its commitment to become carbon neutral by March 31, 2022, offsetting Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions as defined by the GHG Protocol.

DXC Technology, a global technology services provider, announced its commitment to reduce GHG gas emissions 55% by 2025 against its fiscal year 2019 baseline.

Otis Worldwide Corp. announced a target is to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions 50% by 2030. The company has already achieved a 7% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions versus its 2019 baseline.

Lenovo announced it plans to achieve net zero by 2050.

Tele2 AB announced it already met its objective of a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions in advance of the original target deadline in 2025 and based on Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi) approved targets.