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Singapore-based CapitaLand Investment Limited (CLI) announced the incorporation of three new Scope 3 categories that are material to its operations: purchased goods and operations, fuel- and energy-related activities and upstream transportation and distribution.

Avantor, Inc., a global provider of products and services in the life sciences and advanced technologies industries, achieved its 2025 emissions reduction target two years ahead of schedule, lowering operational GHG emissions by 16.7% from 2019 to 2023.

Smart Energy Voices - Episode 104 PrintEmail Circular Economy and Sustainable Deconstruction: A Unique Approach at the City of Boulder Listen on your Preferred Podcast Player » In this episode, Debra Chanil welcomes Emily Freeman, Circular Economy Policy Advisor of the City of Boulder. Freeman highlights strides in three core principles of the circular economy and how Boulder's initiatives align with the city's ambitious climate action goals. As Boulder continues its journey towards carbon neutrality, Freeman's insights offer a blueprint for other cities and organizations seeking to integrate circular economy principles into their sustainability strategies and policies.

Montgomery County, Maryland began construction on an integrated microgrid infrastructure project that will feature electric bus charging and on-site green hydrogen production powered by solar and battery energy storage.

Phillips 66 reached a 17% reduction of manufacturing-related emissions from Scope 1 and 2 operated assets and a 7% reduction of products manufactured and sold in Scope 3 emissions from operated assets.

Dow now sources over 50% of the company’s purchased electricity — more than 1,000 megawatts (MW) — from renewables, exceeding its 2025 target of 750 MW.

The U.S. Army Installation Fort Detrick in Maryland added a 6 MW/6MWh battery energy storage system (BESS).

The University of Notre Dame is building a new electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure for use by its students, faculty, staff and maintenance fleet.

Zuora, Inc., a monetization suite for businesses that offer usage-based models, subscription bundles and other options, announced that it reached 100% renewable energy for the company’s global real estate footprint for the second consecutive year.