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Albertsons Companies Commits To Setting Science-Based Target To Reduce Carbon Emissions
BOISE, IDAHO (BUSINESS WIRE)
Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) has announced its commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and will set an emissions reduction target that supports the goals of the United Nations’ Paris Agreement to reduce carbon emissions. Albertsons Cos.’ emissions reduction goal will align with standards that are designed to ensure a better future and to prevent the worst impacts of climate change.
In a recent assessment of priorities for Albertsons Cos.’ Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) strategy, internal and external stakeholders rated energy and emissions as high priorities for the Company to focus on. To support these priorities, leaders across the enterprise are updating long-term strategic plans to include opportunities to reduce emissions from Albertsons Cos.’ direct operations and indirect value chain.
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BOISE, Idaho–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Albertsons Companies BB #:193326 has announced its commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and will set an emissions reduction target that supports the goals of the United Nations’ Paris Agreement to reduce carbon emissions.
Albertsons Cos.’ emissions reduction goal will align with standards that are designed to ensure a better future and to prevent the worst impacts of climate change.
In a recent assessment of priorities for Albertsons Cos.’ Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) strategy, internal and external stakeholders rated energy and emissions as high priorities for the Company to focus on. To support these priorities, leaders across the enterprise are updating long-term strategic plans to include opportunities to reduce emissions from Albertsons Cos.’ direct operations and indirect value chain.