Why Starbucks, Dunkin’ Donuts and KFC are teaming up to test reusable cups

The restaurants even compromised on traditional brand colors for the three-month pilot being conducted in Petaluma, California. Read More

Deep sea mining carries biodiversity and financial risks. Here’s what companies should know

The International Seabed Authority has issued 31 contracts permitting exploration of seabed mineral resources but hasn't approved commercial exploitation. Read More

This week in climate policy: 4 stories you should know about

Ohio holds FirstEnergy accountable for pay-to-play; Dominion secures lease to another offshore wind plant. Read More

How health care facilities should develop climate-resilient strategies

Resilience measures help health care systems endure natural disasters and swiftly recover, ultimately protecting public health and saving lives. Read More

Poor data quality on sustainability performance hinders value creation, survey finds

GlobeScan research shows 95 percent of leaders consider access to high-quality sustainability performance data to be critical to unlocking the full value of sustainability. Read More

The IRA is turning 2, and businesses prepare for the next phase of clean energy subsidies

The Inflation Reduction Act, signed into law in 2022, is still full of twists and turns that the private sector needs to stay on top of to ensure they are eligible for clean energy tax credits. Read More

Inside Delta’s plan to take single-use plastic cups off its flights

The cup redesign will cut 7 million pounds of plastics annually, cutting in-flight waste. Read More

Humanscale launches first branded online store for refurbished office furniture

The ergonomic office chair that has seated Apple CEO Tim Cook is the first model to be part of Humanscale's new groundbreaking circularity program. Read More

How $20 billion food giant General Mills turned its climate goals into action

Its Climate Transition Action Plan identifies dozens of initiatives, but the company acknowledges that they are not enough. Read More

‘Tree-free’ alternatives to wood fibers: 4 common misconceptions

Using ‘tree-free’ alternatives to wood fibers — like sugarcane and hemp — can help protect forests, but that’s not always the case. Plus more popular pitfalls to avoid. Read More