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A key solution to reducing costs and emissions is green leasing, which is increasingly gaining traction in commercial real estate. In this column from Audi Banny of the Institute for Market Transformation (IMT), learn how this year's class of Green Lease leaders is providing a blueprint for how to scale this approach, even in difficult times.

A pathway to achieving net-zero emissions in the world by 2050 is clear, but current climate pledges and progress being made will not be enough as it currently stands.

Peet's Coffee announced May 19 a new coffee subscription that supports the planting of trees and allows customers to offset their carbon footprint.

President Biden issued an executive order May 20 directing federal agencies to analyze and mitigate the risk of climate change in systems dealing with financial security.

With the release of a new Corporate Responsibility Report, Pat Gelsinger, Intel Corporation's CEO, discusses the company's progress against its 2030 RISE strategy and corporate responsibility goals, plans for the coming years, and the limitless opportunities made possible by the magic of technology.

The City of Milpitas announced May 20 that construction started on a broad Smart City energy and water savings program expected to reduce utility consumption by more than 4.2 million kilowatt-hours of electricity per year and save more than $1.5 million for a lifetime savings of over $30 million. 

Berry Global Group announced May 18 an investment into a solar project that will cover the electricity use of its Spanish operations.

Kao Corporation announced May 18 that it is targeting net-zero carbon emissions by 2040 and to be a carbon-negative company by 2050.

Flexjet LLC, a fractional private jet service, announced on May 17 that it had achieved carbon-neutral flight operations. Flexjet has been purchasing credits to offset carbon emissions from all flights booked by its U.S.-based owners since January 2021