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Uber is expanding its clean energy commitment to include its Delivery business with a goal to eliminate emissions on all Uber Eats deliveries globally by 2040.

Canon Inc. announced plans to become net zero by 2050 by reducing CO2 emissions over entire product lifecycles through the development of more energy-efficient products. Additionally, it is elevating energy efficiency by introducing renewables at Canon production sites.

The 10 transit authorities members of the Association du Transport Urbain du Québec (ATUQ) ordered 1,229 battery-electric buses which will operate emission-free.

Mercedes-Benz signed a supply agreement to receive over approximately 50,000 tons of almost CO₂-free steel per year for its European press shops.

Schneider National Inc., a provider of transportation, intermodal and logistics services, announced that it completed the construction of an electric charging depot at its South El Monte Intermodal Operations Center in southern California. 

Kellogg announced a 31.1% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions since 2015; a 13% absolute reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions since 2015; and sourcing of 40.3% of electricity from renewables.

De Beers Group is accelerating its efforts to advance sustainability throughout the diamond value chain in the countries where it operates.

LG Electronics (LG) completed its plans to convert all its business sites to 100% adoption of renewable energy by 2050.

Investing in community solar has become a viable option for large companies looking to help spur the development of localized renewable energy, while also making progress toward their own climate and social equity goals. The "Community Solar for the Retail Sector" fact sheet from Better Buildings explains how retailers - including Starbucks, Kohl's, and Walmart - can benefit while also supporting clean, local energy. 

Fisker Inc. is preparing to incorporate the sale of emission credits into its business strategy in the U.S.