International asset manager Robeco announced the introduction of ocean sustainability and phasing out hazardous chemicals as two new focus themes that it will be discussing with companies in its 2024 engagements, in addition to stepping up pressure on high carbon companies to align with climate goals, and engaging with fashion companies to address key sustainability issues in the sector. According…
Hydrogen and fuel cell solutions company Plug Power announced it has completed the installation and commissioning of an electrolyzer system at an Amazon fulfillment center in Aurora, Colorado, enabling the company to produce low-carbon hydrogen to power equipment at the facility. Hydrogen is viewed as one of the key building blocks of the transition to a cleaner energy future, particularly…
Starbucks announced today a new program enabling customers to use personal, reusable cups at all company-operated and participating licensed stores in the U.S. and Canada, including for drive-thru purchases and mobile orders made through the Starbucks app. According to Starbucks, the announcement makes the company the first U.S. national coffee retailer to accept reusable cups for mobile and drive-thru orders,…
Volvo Cars announced the appointment of Vanessa Butani as Head of Global Sustainability. Butani will assume the new role in April 2024, succeeding Anders Kärrberg, who has held the position since Volvo established its Global Sustainability Team in 2019. Based at the Volvo Cars’ global headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden, Butani will lead the company’s sustainability ambitions and the evolution of…
Norway-based energy company Equinor and UK energy giant bp announced today the termination of an agreement with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) for Empire Wind 2, one of the largest offshore wind projects in the U.S. with anticipated capacity of nearly 1.3 GW. According to a statement from the companies, the decision to end the…