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Phoenix Tower International, a global wireless communications infrastructure provider, announced the conversion of €1.2 billion credit facilities into a sustainability-linked loan.

Badger Meter, Inc., a global provider of water solutions encompassing flow measurement, quality and other system parameters, announced an 18% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity year-over-year, with a 44% reduction in intensity from a 2020 baseline.

Federal Realty Investment Trust, an owner and operator of retail-based properties, announced it increased its use of renewable energy by adding onsite solar generating capacity.

Hillenbrand, Inc., a global provider of highly engineered processing equipment and solutions, disclosed three years of Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions data and 15 Scope 3 categories.

The U.S. Department of Energy issued the Voluntary Carbon Markets (VCMs) Joint Policy Statement to provide guidance on how to advance high-integrity VCMs and fully achieve the potential of these markets. This column summarizes voluntary principles that U.S. market participants, including corporate buyers, should embrace as they engage in VCMs.

Armstrong World Industries, Inc., a designer and manufacturer of ceiling and wall solutions, lowered its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 12% from a 2019 baseline.

PPG, a paints, coatings and specialty materials manufacturer, announced strong progress against its near-term 2030 environmental, social and governance targets, including a 10% reduction in GHG emissions within the company’s own operations.

The U.S. Navy partnered for the Kūpono Solar project in Hawaii to lower over 50,000 tons of CO2 in the state.

Amazon announced it has entered into power purchase agreements for the full generation capacity of the 150 MWac Fox Squirrel Solar Phase 1, which will help contribute to the tech company’s commitment to match all of the electricity used by its operations with 100% renewable energy by 2030. 

Construction began at the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) sites in College Park, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., for an Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC).