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Suntory Holdings announced July 1 its intention to achieve 100% renewable electricity across its 63 directly-owned manufacturing sites and R&D facilities in Japan, the Americas and Europe by 2022.

It's the long holiday weekend! Celebrate and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.

The World Energy Transitions Outlook outlines a pathway for the world to achieve the Paris Agreement goals and halt the pace of climate change by transforming the global energy landscape. This report from IRENA (International Renewable Energy Agency) presents high-level insights on technology choices, investment needs, policy framework and the socio-economic impacts of achieving a sustainable, resilient and inclusive energy future.

AIG announced in its new sustainability report that it is committed to being net-zero in its own operations by 2050 and from 2019 to 2020 cut emissions 49%.

Salesforce issued its first Sustainability Bond offering at a total of $1 billion, the proceeds of which will finance or refinance one or more projects from its environmental strategy.

Flex recently released its 2021 Sustainability Report, which highlights its new commitment to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions 50% between 2019 and 2030.

The Oregon legislature voted June 25 to adopt aggressive emissions targets and invest $50 million in economic development through renewable energy.