Transform: Auto, a supplier decarbonization initiative supported by Cummins, Ford Motor, General Motors, Magna and others, is expanding from North America to Europe, Morocco and Turkey. The program aims to help suppliers reduce emissions and manage the transition to electric vehicles by providing educational resources and access to renewable energy buyers' groups.

Mercedes-Benz has signed a $1.4 billion battery supply agreement with LG Energy Solution, covering North America and Europe over a seven-year period from 2028 to 2035. This deal will support Mercedes-Benz's plan to launch over a dozen new or updated electric vehicles, including the CLA EV and GLC with EQ Technology.

The Baltimore Ravens have partnered with Lumina Solar to install a 1,000-panel solar array at M&T Bank Stadium to address sustainability and rising energy costs. The project, set to begin after the current NFL season, will partially offset the stadium's energy consumption. The Ravens previously installed a 1,200-panel array at their training facility.

Monterey One Water has launched a co-digestion program to turn food waste into renewable energy, supported by a $4.2 million grant from CalRecycle. The initiative aims to divert up to 51,000 tons of food waste annually from landfills, reducing methane emissions and producing biogas to be converted into electricity and renewable natural gas.

Dutch scientists are testing Xiriton, a biodegradable concrete alternative, to aid coastal restoration amid climate change. Xiriton, made from grass, volcanic pozzolan and shells, captures carbon dioxide during hardening and supports marine life. Tests show Xiriton blocks become covered with oysters and mussels within a year, demonstrating their potential to restore biodiversity. Researchers are exploring Xiriton's use in larger structures to enhance coastal protection.

The Department of Energy has withdrawn the federal definition of a zero-emissions building, which was used by states and owners as a benchmark for project planning. The decision ends related technical assistance and creates uncertainty for those who incorporated the definition into procurement and carbon-reduction goals. The DOE says the move will promote freedom of choice and relieve developers of indirect pressure from guidance that never had the force of law.