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Holcim signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch a project to decarbonize the company’s new cement production plant currently under development in Belgium.

International Paper, a supplier of renewable fiber-based products, will develop Scope 3 reduction plans and begin collaborating with its suppliers and customers to understand their GHG emissions footprint and decarbonization plans.

Technology-based materials and solutions company DuPont announced that the Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi) validated its emissions reduction targets for 2030.

Nouveau Monde Graphite’s Matawinie Mine (NMG) will use a zero-exhaust emission fleet, infrastructure and services that will be developed by Caterpillar, a heavy equipment manufacturer.

Kioxia Group announced its pledge to accelerate actions to combat climate change by aiming to achieve net zero by 2050 through the reduction of Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, which emanate from its business sites, and Scope 2 emissions from purchased energy.

Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) announced its enrollment in a renewable energy program called MIGreenPower, which will help it achieve its goal to attribute 100% of its R&D operations in Michigan, including its headquarters and six other facilities, to renewable energy projects starting in 2026.

As aggressive climate plans prompt states like California to call for reduced emissions, organizations are increasingly shifting their business goals to include a reduction of reliance on fossil fuels. But, as this FAQ from Ameresco shows, in order to successfully achieve these goals, some key considerations must be taken into account.

SSR Mining Inc. announced it will focus on refining its identified options for short-term targets, plus map out its longer-term goals to reduce the company’s carbon footprint and improve energy management.

The Weir Group PLC (Weir), a global mining technology company, will reduce absolute Scope 1&2 GHG emissions by 30% by 2030 from a 2019 base year and reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from use of sold products by 15% within the same timeframe.

The Biden-Harris administration announced several proposals to improve vehicle pollution standards.