Inside Amazon’s blueprint for cutting building emissions

The company is switching to lower-carbon construction materials, prioritizing natural refrigerants and using AI to fine-tune energy and water consumption, for starters. Read More

Starbucks nears 2025 goal for 10,000 ‘greener stores’

The coffee chain’s focus on energy efficiency, water stewardship and waste reduction saves more than $60 million in annual operating costs. Read More

Microsoft is mining hard drives for rare earths. Why it matters

Recycling materials domestically is one counter to China’s export restrictions, and these materials could contribute. Read More

Former Energy Secretary Granholm becomes energy strategist

Jennifer Granholm’s mandate as senior counselor at DGA Group is to help corporations shore up energy resilience as the grid struggles to meet spiking demand. Read More

Progress report: Apple’s push to use recycled aluminum, rare earths and 13 other materials

The company avoided 6.2 million metric tons of emissions in 2024 by opting for recycled and low-carbon materials, according to its 2025 Environmental Progress Report. Read More

SBTi wants more small companies to set net-zero goals. Here’s how it’s wooing them

Proposed changes to corporate standard are also designed to bring more midsize firms into the fold. Read More

GM taps Dell’s sustainability chief as new CSO

Cassandra Garber is credited with integrating environmental, social and governance practices into the enterprise technology company’s core business processes. Read More

Costco and Unilever boost credibility of refillable packaging

Consumer products upstarts Clean Cult and Wild have shunned single-use plastic since their inception. Read More

Unilever pushes trade associations to speak up on climate policy

The consumer products company said only half of its closest industry associations actively support regulations needed for its climate transition to succeed. Read More

New SBTi CEO urges companies to step up action on net zero

Former EY partner David Kennedy calls for more “partnership” with corporations as the nonprofit finalizes a major revision to the Corporate Net Zero Standard. Read More