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GHG Emissions - April 25, 2024

Google, Universities Pledge to Improve Semiconductor Energy Efficiency

Google, Vital Integration of Environmental Electronics, Los Angeles Trade-Technical College and the Florida Semiconductor Institute signed a pledge to improve the energy efficiency of semiconductors.

GHG Emissions - April 25, 2024

Hitachi Vantara Sets 2030 Goals

Hitachi Vantara — the data storage, infrastructure, and hybrid cloud management subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. — is working toward lowering GHG emissions by becoming carbon neutral in Scopes 1 and 2 by FY2030.

GHG Emissions - April 24, 2024

HanesBrands Lowers Emissions by 53%, SBTi Approves Goals

HanesBrands Inc., a global company in apparel brands, announced a 53% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions since 2019.

GHG Emissions - April 24, 2024

Logicalis Emissions Targets Receive SBTi Approval

Logicalis Group, the parent company of Logicalis US, a technology service provider, announced that its net-zero science-based targets were validated and approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

GHG Emissions - April 24, 2024

Salesforce Introduces Sustainable AI Policy Principles

Salesforce announced its new framework guiding AI regulation to minimize environmental impact and spur climate innovation. The Sustainable AI Policy Principles call for prioritizing responsible development of AI technology to allow organizations to make a positive impact while ensuring continued equity and sustainability.

GHG Emissions - April 24, 2024

KB Home Lowers Emissions, Adds Solar Power

KB Home, a homebuilder, has constructed over 190,000 high-performance ENERGY STAR® certified homes since 2000, saving homeowners an estimated $1.2 billion in utility bills and avoiding 7.4 billion pounds of CO2 emissions.

April 24, 2024

California Partnership to Deliver More Clean Energy

Six organizations in California have partnered in an effort to deliver more clean energy at a lower cost to customers by applying for a grant.

GHG Emissions - April 23, 2024

Otis Emission Targets Receive SBTi Approval

Otis, an elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation and service company, announced the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved its near-term GHG emissions reduction targets.

Solar - April 23, 2024

Hyundai Motor Group Signs Solar PPA

Hyundai Motor Group signed a 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA) to secure solar electricity for its plants in the U.S., including the Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America in Georgia.

Solar - April 23, 2024

Amphenol Increases RE Use

Amphenol made advances in energy management through the increased use of renewable energy sources and the acquisition of renewable energy certificates in 2023.