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Net-Zero iPhones: Apple Pledges to Go Carbon-Neutral by 2030

GreenTechMedia

Apple committed on Tuesday to becoming carbon-neutral by 2030, pushing its ambitions far beyond its own corporate walls — already 100 percent powered by renewables — to include its vast supply chain and the lifecycle of all its products. Apple will increasingly rely on carbon-removal programs. technology giants.

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How effective stakeholder engagement shaped Samsonite’s ESG strategy

GreenBiz

In March, Samsonite announced "Our Responsible Journey," a new global sustainability strategy that outlines its commitments across four priority areas: Product Innovation; Carbon Action; Thriving Supply Chain; and Our People, including engagement, development, diversity and inclusion. Mon, 11/16/2020 - 01:00.

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'Urban mining is essential': Veolia plots EV battery recycling plant for the West Midlands

Business Green

Gavin Graveson, senior executive vice-president of northern Europe at Veolia, said it was critical for the UK to build an ethical and sustainable supply chain for batteries as the EV transition gathered pace. "We An anticipated 350,000 tonnes of end-of-life EV batteries are predicted to need management within the UK by 2040, Veolia said.

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Renault breaks silos in the automotive industry to achieve circular goals

Business Green

At a press conference just a few days ahead of the start of the 2022 Paris Motor Show, Renault Group announced the creation of a new business entity, The Future is NEUTRAL. One major focus for The Future is NEUTRAL is actualizing the "car-to-car" concept, where the car itself becomes the primary source of raw materials for future vehicles.

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Why government action is vital to help Volvo Cars become part of the solution to climate change

Business Green

So, in 2016, we set an ambition to have global climate neutral manufacturing operations by 2025. So , last year, at the launch of our first fully electric vehicle, XC40 Recharge, we stated our intention to become a climate neutral company by 2040. It has been easier in Europe but more challenging in the US and China.

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How to Build and Retrofit a Sustainable Home

Green Business Bureau

Eco-Friendly, Ethically-Sourced Building Materials. Not only does reclaimed lumber give that rustic, farmhouse look and possess some unique history within its grain, but it also helps preserve our carbon-sequestering forests and rejects monoculture tree farms that do not support biodiversity or ecological health. RECYCLED PLASTIC.

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Collaboration can pave the way for a more sustainable and resilient food and packaging industry

Business Green

Looking more specifically at food packaging, Tetra Pak is on a journey towards creating the world's most sustainable food package, a carton that is made from responsibly sourced renewable or recycled materials, is fully recyclable and carbon-neutral.