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73 additional U.S. firms join American Business Act on Climate Pledge -- White House

WASHINGTON, Dec 1 (KUNA) -- The White House on Tuesday announced additional commitments from 73 companies from across the U.S. economy who are joining the American Business Act on Climate Pledge.
"With this announcement, a total of 154 companies will have signed the American Business Act on Climate Pledge to demonstrate their support for action on climate change and the conclusion of a climate change agreement in Paris that takes a strong step forward toward a low-carbon, sustainable future," the announcement said.
The 154 companies have operations in all 50 U.S. states, employ nearly 11 million people, represent more than USD 4.2 trillion in annual revenue and have a combined market capitalization of over USD 7 trillion, it said.
As part of the initiative, each company is announcing "significant pledges to reduce their emissions, increase low-carbon investments, deploy more clean energy and take other actions to build more sustainable businesses and tackle climate change," the announcement said.
The pledges include "ambitious, company-specific goals" such as reducing emissions by as much as 50 percent; reducing water usage by as much as 80 percent; achieving zero waste-to-landfill; purchasing 100 percent renewable energy; and pursuing zero net deforestation in supply chains, the statement said.(end) rm.tg