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The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted every aspect of business and civic life in New York City, but it also offered a strange litmus test of building efficiency: what happens to energy use when offices are empty? This column from Audi Banny, Associate Director, Private Sector Engagement at IMT, explores the inefficiencies uncovered and how IMT partnered with leading New York organizations to dig deeper and find solutions.

Columbia Sportswear Company announced July 28 that it is targeting a 30% reduction in manufacturing emissions by 2030.

Ceres announced July 29 a new initiative to engage 50 of the highest-emitting food and agriculture companies in North America in reducing their emissions to support the transition to a net-zero industry.

Parker Hannifin announced July 27 its new goal to achieve carbon-neutral operations by 2040.

Williams announced July 28 a goal to cut absolute emissions 56% between 2005 and 2030 in its pursuit of net zero emissions by 2050.

Berry Global announced July 28 its approval of projects that will allow it to eliminate 100 million kWh of electricity use from its operations.

Yum! Brands released its latest sustainability detailing its new target to reduce emissions 46% between 2019 and 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

The United Nations Food System Pre-Summit saw the launch of the new Pathways to Dairy Net Zero initiative to tackle the carbon footprint of the global dairy sector.

Mercedes-Benz announced July 22 that all new vehicle architectures will be all-electric by 2025.

DS Smith announced July 22 that it reduced carbon emissions by 23% per ton of production since 2015 and 4% since last year.