GHG Emissions | Page 267

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.

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

ICL announced Aug. 2 in a newly released corporate responsibility report its intention to be carbon neutral by 2050.

CEMEX announced Aug. 2 that it has joined the Business Ambition for 1.5°C commitment and The Race to Zero Campaign to support its carbon neutrality ambitions.

Vantage Data Centers announced Aug. 2 that it will achieve net-zero emissions in its data centers globally by 2030.

Canadian Pacific Railway Limited announced July 26 its commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions from non-locomotive operations by at least 27% by 2030 as part of its first comprehensive climate strategy.

Bain & Company announced July 29 plans to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions 30% over the next five years.