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Argo Blockchain announced Aug. 17 that it is now the first publicly-traded cryptocurrency mining company to report becoming climate positive in its Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions from its crypto-related operations.

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.

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.

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.

FMC Corporation recently announced that it is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2035.

Climate change is widespread, rapid and intensifying, but strong and sustained reductions in emissions could limit how bad the crisis gets.

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

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.

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.