Meijer, a leading Midwest retailer, has exceeded its ambitious 2025 sustainability goal of cutting carbon emissions by 50%, achieving a 57% reduction in 2023. This accomplishment, achieved a year ahead of schedule, highlights Meijer’s commitment to environmental stewardship and demonstrates the success of its comprehensive sustainability plan.
The Bentonville E-bike Rebate Program, managed by APTIM, has seen overwhelming success with over 500 pre-applications on its launch day. APTIM’s user-friendly portal and equitable distribution process, em4all, ensure accessibility for all residents. The program aims to promote sustainable transportation and a greener future for Bentonville.
Pure Strategies, a sustainability consulting firm, has released a new ‘Planet-Forward’ playbook designed to help companies connect climate change mitigation and nature resilience for a more effective sustainability strategy. The playbook outlines a simple gap assessment process to identify company strengths, opportunities, and next steps for advancing climate and nature initiatives. Pure Strategies also offers a ‘Start Now!’ call to action and an annual membership opportunity to the Nature Action Forum for Business.
Cambodia’s ambitious canal project, aimed at boosting trade and reducing reliance on Vietnam, is raising concerns about its potential to disrupt the Mekong River’s delicate ecosystem, impacting livelihoods and food security in the region.
CRRC Corporation Limited, a leading global rail manufacturer, showcased a comprehensive lineup of innovative passenger transport solutions at InnoTrans 2024 in Berlin. The company’s focus on sustainability and advanced technology was evident in the range of high-speed trains, hydrogen-powered vehicles, and intelligent urban rail systems presented.
A new report highlights the growing importance of smart buildings for commercial real estate and retail leaders. Investments in smart buildings offer significant benefits, including enhanced sustainability, improved security, and cost savings. The report, commissioned by Johnson Controls, reveals that 75% of commercial real estate and retail leaders view smart buildings as crucial for accelerating digital transformation efforts. Furthermore, nearly two-thirds of respondents believe smart buildings play a vital role in cost reduction, sustainability initiatives, and driving business growth.
The Sahara Desert, known for its arid landscape, has seen a surprising surge of greenery after an extratropical cyclone brought heavy rainfall to the region. This event, which caused flooding and casualties in Morocco, has left scientists studying the unusual occurrence and its impact on the desert ecosystem.
Home Hardware Stores Limited continues its long-standing tradition of enhancing green spaces across Canada in partnership with Tree Canada. Throughout September, 22 Home Hardware stores will host community tree planting events to contribute to the restoration and expansion of green spaces in urban and rural areas.
As artificial intelligence rapidly expands its impact on various industries, concerns about its high energy consumption and environmental footprint are growing. Ampere’s Chief Product Officer, Jeff Wittich, emphasizes the need for innovation and a shift towards energy-efficient processors to address this challenge. He argues that while carbon credits offer a short-term solution, the real impact lies in optimizing hardware and processing power, particularly by switching to more efficient CPUs for AI workloads. This approach, combined with refreshing outdated server infrastructure, can significantly reduce data center energy consumption and contribute to a more sustainable future for AI.
SolarBank Corporation, a renewable energy company, will be presenting at the Arcstone-Kingswood Growth Summit in Toronto on September 26th, 2024. CEO Dr. Richard Lu will discuss the company’s diversified growth strategy with investors and other companies.
