One in five of the world’s largest companies have pledged to reduce their net emissions to zero by the year 2050. In other words, they plan to reduce their emissions to close to zero, and offset the effects of the remainder. But practically, what does such a commitment look like? … [Read more...] about Three ways businesses can meet their emissions reduction pledges
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Pizza Hut is reshaping packaging with its round, compostable pizza box
Not only will the food we eat be different in the future, but also the packaging. Today’s glimpse into the world of alternative food packaging comes from a surprising suspect: Pizza Hut. The pizza chain is trying to reshape (literally) everything we know about how to transport a … [Read more...] about Pizza Hut is reshaping packaging with its round, compostable pizza box
Secret sustainability: Why many businesses hide their green credentials
You would imagine any company that figures out how to do something more sustainably than other businesses would make it known to the public. That, however, is far from the truth. Cassandra Coburn unveils the unseen world of secret sustainability, whereby innovations are silently … [Read more...] about Secret sustainability: Why many businesses hide their green credentials
All renewable electric grids are critical to halting climate change and we already have the tools to implement them
The most important step to halting climate change is quitting our addiction to fossil fuels, and fortunately, we already have the technology and skills to do so by implementing electric grids powered by 100% renewable energy sources Known resources for renewable energy such as … [Read more...] about All renewable electric grids are critical to halting climate change and we already have the tools to implement them
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Cement is a basic building block of economic growth. Its manufacture also produces twice as many CO2 emissions as aviation. How Bertrand Collomb and industry giant Lafarge are laying the foundations for sustainable cement. Peter Van Dijk | October 2008 issue Homes, offices, … [Read more...] about Built to last