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Wolfson Hospital, a public medical center located near Tel Aviv in Holon, Israel, signed a definitive agreement for a seven-year $3.55 million project to receive electric process heat.

OKI, a Japanese information and telecommunication manufacturer, received SBTi certification for its FY2030 GHG emission reduction targets.

The deadline for applications for energy customers to attend Net Zero Forum Spring has been extended to Friday, February 2. A limited number of grants are still available to cover all travel, accommodations, and conference costs for qualified energy customers, providing full access to the forum’s pre-scheduled supplier meetings, educational sessions, and networking events.

SKF, a Swedish manufacturer and supplier of bearings, seals, lubrication systems, and maintenance and power transmission products, entered into two Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) purchase agreements in North America. 

DENSO, a mobility supplier that develops advanced technology and components for vehicles, entered into a partnership to increase the sustainability of operations at its thermal manufacturing facility in Battle Creek, Michigan.

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust, an owner of urban and resort lifestyle hotels and resorts in the U.S., announced its achievements in lowering emissions at its properties, including a 37% reduction in GHG emission intensity per square foot, compared to the baseline year.

Microsoft signed an agreement to receive soil carbon drawdown credits.

The European Commission announced the adoption of strengthened rules on the use of fluorinated gases (F-gases) and ozone-depleting substances (ODS), which currently represent over 3% of the EU's total GHG emissions.

Universal Corporation, a global leaf tobacco supplier, announced that the company entered into a virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) to minimize GHG emissions.

IFCO, a provider of reusable packaging containers (RPCs), announced its emission targets for 2031 were validated by the Science Based Targets initiative.