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Highgate announced Oct. 20 that it plans to transition its properties to 100% renewable electricity, beginning with a majority of select service properties and 17 full-service hotels.

AXIS Capital announced Oct. 20 its new policy of no longer insuring projects conducted by thermal coal businesses in an attempt to redirect its support toward climate-related investments.

San Diego Gas & Electric Company announced Oct. 18 its new sustainability goals including operating a zero-emissions fleet by 2025 and achieving net-zero energy facilities by 2030.

The BMW Group announced Oct. 20 an agreement to source steel made using hydrogen and green power to reduce the emissions associated with its supply chain.

Atotech and AT&S announced Oct. 20 a new joint collaboration project focused on improving the energy efficiency of their respective operations.

Southwest Airlines announced Oct. 18 its plan to maintain carbon neutrality to 2019 carbon levels while growing its operations over the next 10 years.

Panera Bread announced Oct. 20 that it plans to be climate positive by 2050 by removing approximately 2.4 million metric tons of CO2e each year.

BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) released Oct. 18 its new sustainability strategy, including a target to reach carbon neutral operations by 2040.

Cognizant announced Oct. 19 its target to reach net-zero emissions by 2030, with interim targets of reducing emissions 50% in its operations and supply chain by 2030 and 90% by 2040.

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