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Alcoa Corporation announced Oct. 4 its new commitment to reaching net-zero emissions in its global operations by 2050.

LyondellBasell released Sept. 29 its plan for reaching net-zero emissions in its global operations by 2050.

Phillips 66 announced Sept. 30 its new target to reduce emissions intensity from its operations by 30% before 2030.

Valaris recently released its 2021 Sustainability Report, outlining its intention to set operational emissions targets and chart a path for using technologies to contribute to the goals of the Paris Agreement.

Continuing its 2021 slate of events, Smart Energy Decisions’ Virtual Distributed Energy Forum, was another success, connecting buyers and suppliers to accelerate the adoption of DERs, which are proving to be a key in the development of net zero strategies. SED’s tradition of exclusive presentations from senior energy and sustainability was on display once again.

Schnitzer Steel Industries announced Sept. 8 that it will be installing a 1,600 kW battery energy storage system at its Oakland, Calif., facility.

Granite released Sept. 1 its 2020 sustainability report with a focus on the processes it has implemented to reduce the impact of its construction materials production.

Habitat for Humanity will soon begin construction on a 4-plex housing project in Kingston, Ontario using low-carbon concrete produced using cement from near zero-CO2 building materials.

A.P. Moller - Maersk announced Aug. 19 that it will be procuring carbon-neutral methanol to fuel one of its vessels.

Saint-Gobain North America launched Aug. 19 a new program that will support the construction of sustainable homes to neighborhoods across North America.