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Volvo announced that by 2019 all of its models will be available in the U.S. with either hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or battery electric options. Further, the company said that all-electric cars will account for half of its sales by 2025.

The evolution of the digital world has transformed the way we interact and go about our daily chores from purchasing goods and services via smartphone apps to networking via social media. So too, the power grid along with renewable energy is being transformed by digital technology

A new report from IRENA (International Renewable Energy Agency) suggests that with the continued decline in the costs of renewables, corporate demand will continue to increase as companies seek to reduce electricity bills, hedge against future price spikes and address sustainability concerns.

Colgate-Palmolive announced it has surpassed its 2020 science-based climate goal of reducing absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from manufacturing of 25% vs. a 2002 baseline, reaching a 27.7% reduction in 2017.