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The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) launched sector-specific criteria and calls for building companies and financial institutions to align with net-zero goals.

The global transition to clean power reached new milestones and is expected to continue at the current pace, according to the latest report from research provider BloombergNEF (BNEF).

Gold Fields has been decarbonizing its Granny Smith mine in Western Australia and is expanding its efforts by adding more solar capacity and BESS.

The Timken Company, a global company in engineered bearings and industrial motion products, achieved a decrease of 40% in emissions from its 2018 baseline year through year-end 2023.

Resideo Technologies Inc. — a global provider of home comfort, life safety and security solutions and distributor of commercial and residential security, safety, smart-living and audio-visual products — established a reduction target of 50% by 2035 for Scope 1 and 2 emissions.

Acer, a computer hardware manufacturer, is partnering to lower carbon emissions in aviation by supporting the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

The 2024 edition of the Land-Based Wind Market Report, prepared by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, details the nearly 6,500 megawatts (MW) of new utility-scale, land-based wind capacity added in 2023 and provides an overview of developments and trends in the U.S. wind power market for the calendar year.

Meta Platforms, Inc (Meta) announced a new agreement that would significantly expand the use of geothermal power in the U.S. and be the first use of next generation geothermal power east of the Rocky Mountains.

The Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) announced that it has deployed an all-electric fleet of school buses, making it the first major school district in the U.S. to transition to a 100% electrified school bus system.

The King Energy solar project spans seven retail shopping centers in California, including locations in Reedley, Stockton, San Mateo, Bakersfield and Half Moon Bay.