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General Motors announced Nov. 9 that it is expanding its EV fast-charging network across the U.S.

Baker Hughes announced it will purchase a 20% stake in Ekona Power to help advance new project development and commercialization such as producing cleaner and lower cost turquoise hydrogen, manufacturing hydrogen with drastically lower carbon dioxide.

Qualcomm announced its goal to reach net-zero global emissions for Scopes 1, 2 and 3 by 2040. The chip manufacturer said it is also committed to the Science Based Targets initiative.

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., a Coral Gables, Florida-based fresh fruits and vegetable company, said its emissions reduction targets were approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for being consistent with the levels required to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement. 

The Better Plants 2021 Progress Update reports that partners have saved more than $9 billion dollars and 1.9 quadrillion Btus of energy. Over 60 partners have met their initial energy reduction goals, and many have gone on to set new goals with the U.S Department of Energy.

Chevron Corporation announced Oct. 11 updated carbon targets in a new report, including a new commitment to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 in Scope 1 and 2 activities.

Forty of the world’s top cement and concrete manufacturers came together Oct. 12 to affirm their collective commitment to reaching net-zero emissions in concrete production by 2050.

Almost one-third of the largest listed European companies have set targets to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, however only 5% are on track to meet their targets, a new study found.

bp announced Oct. 4 that it will be investing $269 million into three energy efficiency projects at its Cherry Point Refinery in Washington state.

The members of the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) announced Oct. 5 that they have committed to reaching net-zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050 at the latest.