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Investing in community solar has become a viable option for large companies looking to help spur the development of localized renewable energy, while also making progress toward their own climate and social equity goals. The "Community Solar for the Retail Sector" fact sheet from Better Buildings explains how retailers - including Starbucks, Kohl's, and Walmart - can benefit while also supporting clean, local energy. 

Watts Water Technologies lowered its global water use intensity by 11% and purchased 100% certified renewable energy credits to offset annual electric consumption at seven U.S. sites.

AptarGroup, Inc., a global company in drug delivery, consumer product dispensing and active material science solutions and services, announced its Scope 1 and 2 goals have been validated by the SBTi.

Hecla Mining Company achieved net zero on Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions for the second consecutive year and lowered emissions by 32.7% from 2019 baseline levels.

Boom Supersonic, the company designing a passenger supersonic airliner, announced it signed a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) offtake agreement that will provide the company with up to 5 million gallons of SAF annually throughout the Overture flight test program.

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil shares a keynote from Smart Energy Decisions’ recent Net Zero Forum presented by Chandra Farley, Chief Sustainability Officer for the City of Atlanta. Chandra talks about the importance of public-private partnerships, the value of positive pressure, and viewing sustainability through the lens of environmental justice.

Newmont Corporation reported progress on its renewable energy projects at Boddington and Tanami in Australia that have the potential to reduce emissions by up to one million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent.

Forbright Bank announced it maintained carbon neutrality in its operational footprint for the second year in a row.

Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, has begun installation of an on-site solar field at its Delaware, Ohio facility to support a microgrid demonstration initiative.

California public transit provider, Foothill Transit, will add 19 hydrogen fuel cell buses to its fleet.