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McDonald’s USA has partnered with AgMission, a global collaboration to reduce GHG emissions in agriculture, to develop and implement climate-smart farming solutions with a $5 million commitment over the next five years.

Digihost Technology recently avoided nearly 150 metric tons of marginal CO2 through just 29 hours of demand response management at its data center in Buffalo, N.Y.

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 Giant Company, a Carlisle, Pennsylvania-based grocer, said it would enter into a long-term solar supply agreement to power its Pennsylvania operations including select stores, fuel stations, and perishable distribution centers.

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Intuit announced Nov. 2 a new initiative to help 1 million US small businesses cut their carbon emissions by 50% by 2030 and align their goals with the UN Race to Zero campaign.

Microsoft announced Nov. 2 a new renewable energy power deal that will allow it to power its data centers in Virginia with around-the-clock renewable energy.

The Estée Lauder Companies announced Nov. 2 that it remained on track to achieve its sustainability goals in 2021 and made a significant expansion to its renewable energy portfolio.

The Dream group of companies announced Nov. 1 at the COP26 conference that they intend to become net zero by 2050 in line with the global 1.5 degrees Celsius target.