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Report shows how Amazon drastically undercounts its carbon footprint

Published on March 12, 2022

This is how Amazon washes its hands of the climate impact of most of the things it sells: it simply decides to play by different rules than its peers. For example, for all the packs of Pampers parents grab off the shelf at Target, the big-box retailer tallies the emissions that go into making those […]

B Corp launches sustainability-focused pop-up in London

Published on March 7, 2022

B Corp UK has launched a corner shop-inspired space that aims to raise awareness of eco-friendly brands rather than sell them. The pop-up store concept, dubbed Good News, will showcase 300 ambient, fresh, chilled and frozen products from over 100 UK brands that are B Corp certified, including Cook, Tony’s Chocoloney, Vita Coco, Dash Water, Ella’s […]

Spinney’s partners with Emirates School Establishment to bring sustainable food programme to UAE public schools

Published on March 7, 2022

Farm to Table’ aims to educate one million individuals by 2023 to eat well and live well, for a healthier and more sustainable future Dubai, UAE – Locally-owned supermarket Spinneys has partnered with Emirates School Establishment (ESE) to roll out its ‘Farm to Table’ educational programme in public schools across the UAE. As part of the […]

Meijer plans to reduce carbon emissions with solar project

Published on March 6, 2022

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Midwestern retailer Meijer BB #:104887 announced today its involvement in a utility-scale solar project that will make significant strides toward its recently announced carbon reduction goal. The retailer signed a renewable energy power purchase agreement (VPPA) with developer Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions, which states Meijer will purchase a portion […]

IKEA pledges to invest in London and accessibility

Published on February 24, 2022

As IKEA opened its first small UK store today – in Hammersmith, West London – owner Ingka Group announced a £1b investment into the capital over the next three years, reflecting its long-term commitment to becoming more convenient and accessible to its customers. Ingka Group says it will invest in new and existing ways to shop and bring people together, including new services, city-centre […]

Klarna partners with Good On You to launch Sustainable Collections

Published on February 13, 2022

Klarna’s Sustainable Collections are curated in collaboration with Good On You, the world's leading sustainability rating platform for fashion brands. Featuring 23 different clothing brands in the Klarna App, the collections will bring greater awareness to environmentally and ethically friendly apparel to all customers. Partnership builds on the commitments Klarna made in 2021, to continue […]

Amazon to create ESG-focused apprenticeships in UK in 2022

Published on February 2, 2022

LONDON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Amazon will create 1,500 new apprenticeships in the United Kingdom in 2022, it said on Wednesday. The internet giant said it was offering 40 entry to degree-level apprenticeship schemes, including new schemes in the areas of publishing, retailing, marketing, and a programme focused on environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG). […]

IKEA to phase out plastic from consumer packaging by 2028

Published on November 28, 2021

IKEA will phase out plastic from consumer packaging solutions. The phase-out will happen in steps, starting with all new range by 2025, and existing range by 2028. With this phase-out, IKEA aims to reduce plastic waste and pollution, and drive the industry agenda to develop packaging solutions centred around renewable and recycled materials. Packaging is […]

Majid Al Futtaim and Yellow Door Energy to develop the largest private solar plant at Bahrain Mall

Published on June 10, 2021

Under the patronage of Dr. Abdul Hussain Bin Ali Mirza, President of the Sustainable Energy Authority (SEA), Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail, and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, has signed a 6.2 megawatt-peak solar power purchase agreement (PPA) with Yellow Door Energy, the leading solar developer for commercial and […]

Sabic, Schwarz launch project for vegetable bags

Published on October 29, 2020

Sabic, a global leader in the chemicals industry has partnered with Schwarz Group, Europe’s largest retail store operator, for the use of transparent film bags made from certified circular polyethylene (PE) in vegetable packaging. The project will include various different PE technologies from Sabic’s Trucircle portfolio based on materials produced via feedstock recycling of mixed […]

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