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Using 2018 as a base year, the company aims to halve direct emissions from its manufacturing operations (Scope 1), as well as emissions from the generation of the electricity it purchases (Scope 2), by 2030. I am a part of a company whose commitment to sustainability is deep and unwavering,” she said.
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