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Thomson Reuters launches new environmental investment tool

September 4, 2014

ByBusinessGreen Staff

The company says the fourThomson Reuters CRI Europe Indicesoffer a comprehensive, objective and transparent benchmark for global ESG performance.

North Face treks towards ambitious recycled materials goal featured image

North Face treks towards ambitious recycled materials goal

August 12, 2014

ByBusinessGreen Staff

The outdoor clothes and equipment company plans to use only recycled polyester by 2016.

Beijing aims to ditch coal use by 2020 featured image

Beijing aims to ditch coal use by 2020

August 6, 2014

ByBusinessGreen Staff

Chinese media says coal sale and use will be banned across six regions by 2020, as the capital city bids to improve its miserable air quality.

Sainsbury's lands UK's first sustainable tuna sandwich featured image

Sainsbury's lands UK's first sustainable tuna sandwich

May 7, 2014

ByBusinessGreen Staff

Supermarket giant says it has become the first retailer to offer an MSC-certified tuna sandwich.

Ikea breezes into US renewables market with wind farm purchase featured image

Ikea breezes into US renewables market with wind farm purchase

April 18, 2014

ByBusinessGreen Staff

The deal is Ikea's largest renewable energy investment to date.

Maersk Line cruises to lower shipping emissions levels featured image

Maersk Line cruises to lower shipping emissions levels

April 9, 2014

ByBusinessGreen Staff

Optimization, upgrades and more fuel efficient vessels helps one of world's largest emitters cut its footprint.

National Grid charges up natural capital thinking featured image

National Grid charges up natural capital thinking

April 4, 2014

ByBusinessGreen Staff

The utility will assess portfolio for opportunities to improve ecosystems services under its "Natural Grid" plan.

Bacardi barrel recycling serves up a greener rum featured image

Bacardi barrel recycling serves up a greener rum

March 26, 2014

ByBusinessGreen Staff

Here's how the company's Greener Spirits sustainability plan turned barrels from brewing into mulch for gardens in Puerto Rico.

Panasonic staff earn hazard pay in polluted Chinese cities featured image

Panasonic staff earn hazard pay in polluted Chinese cities

March 14, 2014

ByBusinessGreen Staff

The move puts pressure on other companies operating in China to compensate workers for the impact of pollution.

Apple, eBay, GM, Intel throw weight behind Climate Declaration featured image

Apple, eBay, GM, Intel throw weight behind Climate Declaration

March 3, 2014

ByBusinessGreen Staff

The companies are part of a group of 140 California firms that renewed pleas for the US to get tough on climate change.