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HSBC, Walmart add science-based targets to supplier financing program
Under the new program, Walmart suppliers that have set at least three sustainability goals and are working towards a 1.5-degree Celsius target can get access to financing from HSBC. Read More
5 ways to simultaneously improve living standards and limit global warming
We need to find new ways to produce everyday goods, many of which have been built on the back of fossil fuels. Read More
McDonald's cuts ribbon on its first net-zero restaurant
On-site renewables and sheep's wool insulation have helped new Market Drayton outlet secure net zero status for both construction and operation. Read More
Here's what we know about corporate climate ambition
Private sector actions could be the critical factor to keep the 1.5 degrees Celsius target alive in just the next few years. Read More
Conversations, culture and constructive climate action
Make advocacy and inquiry a mantra, and you have a recipe for a culture of productive discourse that propels sustainability, climate action, and other strategic and operational imperatives. Read More
Could the insurance industry help trigger a new wave of nature-based solutions?
A new study predicts that the nature-based carbon market could present a $1.3 billion opportunity for the insurance industry. Read More
Hines creates the first chief carbon officer; Pollination, Google, Cargill make hiring moves
At the end of 2021, the food sector and automotive sector made important moves on sustainability hires. Read More
A lack of holistic supply chain reporting casts doubt on ESG stocks
ESG investing has a blind spot that puts the $35 trillion industry’s sustainability promises in doubt — supply chains. Read More
Sustainability: An Operational Imperative for Commercial Building Owners and Tenants
Study finds 93% U.S companies view sustainability is a lasting trend. Many companies are conducting major sustainability initiatives to improve the efficiency of their operations and reduce impact on the environment. The initiatives are taken for reasons ranging from lowering the operating costs of their buildings to complying with regulations or from satisfying client demand for efficient tenant space. Read More
Committing to Net Zero: How Businesses are Meeting Their Carbon Pledge
Study finds 87% of U.S. companies view sustainability as a long-term investment rather than a cost. Leaders of large U.S. companies have realized that sustainability is key to their success. The energy efficiency of the buildings they own and/or lease has become a top priority. This impacts portfolio and facility managers overseeing building management, maintenance, refurbishing and construction, as well as vendors and commercial real estate professionals who support these efforts. Read More
