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Ameresco, Inc., a cleantech integrator specializing in eliminating the carbon emissions of buildings, energy efficiency and renewable energy, completed the commercial operation of its carbon reduction, energy savings, and smart grid project with John Paul II Catholic Secondary School in Canada. 

Fifth Third Bancorp settled the issuance of its first green bond for $500 million and will use the proceeds to fund green projects such as renewable energy and energy efficiency.

Sims Limited announced Nov. 2 that it plans to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 and become carbon neutral by 2042.

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust reported it lowered GHG emission by 50% per square foot and achieved other environmental sustainability goals and investments in 2020.

Mondelēz International announced Nov. 1 that it is committed to reaching net-zero emissions across its full value chain by 2050, joining the Business Ambition for 1.5°C and the UN’s Race to Zero Campaign.

Mastercard announced Nov. 1 that it has accelerated its net zero target to 2040, a decade ahead of its previous 2050 ambition.

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.