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Ceres announced July 29 a new initiative to engage 50 of the highest-emitting food and agriculture companies in North America in reducing their emissions to support the transition to a net-zero industry.

While most of the 250 million registered vehicle owners have a mental framework based on the fossil refueling experience, nearly 2 million EV owners have learned a new language. In this column, Danita Park, Director, Commercial Development at NRG Energy, explains why becoming fluent in electric vehicle charging is not unlike learning a new way to speak and think.

Parker Hannifin announced July 27 its new goal to achieve carbon-neutral operations by 2040.

Williams announced July 28 a goal to cut absolute emissions 56% between 2005 and 2030 in its pursuit of net zero emissions by 2050.

Berry Global announced July 28 its approval of projects that will allow it to eliminate 100 million kWh of electricity use from its operations.

Cloudflare announced July 27 that it intends to operate its Internet services on 100% renewable energy and remove all historical carbon emissions its global network has emitted since its founding by 2025.

A 182 MW wind project that will provide power to T-Mobile is now commercially operational in Nolan County, Texas.

The Home Depot reported July 27 that it reduced its carbon intensity by 22% in 2020 and is now committed to sourcing 100% renewable electricity for its facilities by 2030.

Yum! Brands released its latest sustainability detailing its new target to reduce emissions 46% between 2019 and 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

As more businesses, utilities and drivers start to make investments into EVs and EV charging, the return on investment with smart EV charging is increasingly becoming more lucrative. "How to Maximize EV Charging ROI," a new eBook from Enel X, provides tools for evaluating EV charging investments and highlights breaking down costs associated with EV charging, taking advantage of incentives to cut costs, and new savings opportunities with smart charging technology.