Green mortgages are becoming more popular with home buyers and homeowners who want sustainability in their financial lives. But what are green mortgages and how do they operate? Green mortgages (Energy Efficient Mortgages, or EEMs) are loans designed to promote the purchase or renovation of homes that minimize energy use. Between that and other financial savings a homeowner can…
Deloitte Launches New Academies Platform to Upskill Workforces in Sustainability, AI
Global professional services firm Deloitte announced the launch of Deloitte Academies, a new workforce and upskilling-focused suite of immersive learning experiences, focused on high-demand skills areas including sustainability, AI, product innovation and leadership. According to Deloitte, the new academies will offer learning experiences for a variety of worker segments ranging from technologists and front-line workers to managers and C-suite executives,…
Apple Reduces Carbon Footprint of New iPhone by 30%
Apple released its Product Environmental Report for its new iPhone 16 lineup, highlighting some of the key sustainability attributes of its new products, and the progress the company is making towards its climate and sustainable materials goals in the manufacturing and use of its products. The report indicated that Apple has achieved lifecycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions of 30%…