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Logitech launches supply chain decarbonization program
The computer peripheral manufacturer’s Chain Reaction initiative will start with 17 suppliers pooling purchasing power to collectively buy renewable electricity.
By Antone Gonsalves • Nov. 6, 2026 -
Deloitte launches AI-powered compliance tool to curb corporate greenwashing
The “Green Claims Navigator” is designed to speedily detect misleading statements a company has made about the environmental benefits of its products or practice across its entire content ecosystem.
By Zoya Mirza • Nov. 5, 2026 -
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The ESG landscape in the U.S. continues to shift, as federal agencies' efforts to recalibrate their approach to sustainability are juxtaposed with states forging ahead with their own climate disclosure laws.
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Companies are not saving money with AI, Gartner finds
Although many organizations have invested significantly in artificial intelligence, workforce productivity gains have not kept up, a recent study found.
By Lara Ewen • Nov. 4, 2026 -
Xcel Energy rolls out $70B, 5-year capital plan focused on renewables
“We believe that we can, in fact, protect the planet” while serving growing demand, CEO Bob Frenzel said. The spending plan includes 9.2 gigawatts of renewables and 2.3 GW of storage.
By Emma Penrod • Nov. 3, 2026 -
Amazon CEO flags AI costs as barrier to wider adoption
AI demand is driving AWS growth, but lowering the cost of running models will be key to broader business adoption, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said.
By Alexei Alexis • Nov. 2, 2026 -
Meta backs low-carbon cement with new Fortera deal
The deal will give the social media conglomerate access to 200,000 environmental attribute credits and provide low-carbon cement for building its projects.
By Lamar Johnson • Oct. 30, 2026 -
CEOs say they’re not yet seeing transformational change from AI
But more than 6 in 10 U.S. leaders said they were confident their firms were moving at the right pace or ahead of the curve in terms of AI development, per a KPMG report.
By Lara Ewen • Oct. 30, 2026 -
Salesforce’s new carbon credit deal gives sustainable rice farming a boost
The cloud-based software company will purchase 500,000 methane reduction credits from climate startup Mitti Labs while also helping scale sustainable rice farming practices.
By Zoya Mirza • Oct. 29, 2026 -
AI regulation push gains steam ahead of midterms
Reports of AI agents accessing bank accounts mark the latest in a string of developments putting pressure on lawmakers to act.
By Alexei Alexis • Oct. 28, 2026 -
For the majority of companies, risk management still resides in siloes
A new Grant Thornton study makes the case for more integration of risk functions, especially cybersecurity.
By David McCann • Oct. 27, 2026 -
Data center sustainability presents an opportunity, USGBC official says
Community pushback against data centers might be alleviated by sustainable construction and operations, a U.S. Green Building Council executive says at the 2026 Greenbuild conference.
By Joe Burns • Oct. 26, 2026 -
Danone partners on $40M facility turning yogurt waste to renewable energy
The project, commissioned by PurposeEnergy, comes as the dairy giant boosts production to meet accelerating demand for high-protein yogurt.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 22, 2026 -
Amazon signs 960-MW Indiana nuclear pact with AEP, X-energy
If the project is developed, Amazon would purchase the power under a long-term contract that covers the cost of the facility and its operations, the companies said.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 20, 2026 -
Frontier Climate buyers ink deal to store CO2 as solid rock
Carbon removal company 44.01 will remove over 20,000 tons of carbon dioxide through a process called in-situ mineralization for the collection of carbon removal buyers.
By Lamar Johnson • Oct. 16, 2026 -
Opinion
Is industrial AI the key to resilient and sustainable electronics manufacturing?
As AI proliferates, the electronics industry has a unique role to ensure resilience and sustainability aren’t competing priorities, says the CEO of the Global Electronics Association.
By John W. Mitchell • Oct. 16, 2026 -
Best Buy pilots battery-powered vehicles at California distribution sites
The retailer deployed electric yard switchers as part of its efforts to curb emissions and will gauge future deployment potential across its supply chain.
By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 15, 2026 -
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Scaling the hydrogen economy: Why precious metals still matter—and how to use them effectively
As industries accelerate toward net-zero emissions, hydrogen has become a cornerstone of the global energy transition - with precious metals enabling them.
By Dr. Torsten W. Buennagel, Fuel Cell Manager, TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL TECHNOLOGIES Co., Ltd • Oct. 12, 2026 -
What the C-suite needs to know about AI governance
As AI adoption surges, executives are learning tough lessons about security, oversight and accountability.
By David Jones • Oct. 9, 2026 -
Google, Constellation ink deal to expand, extend nuclear generation capacity
The 20-year PPA will lead to 890 megawatts of new nuclear capacity, while Google will help the energy company establish an “AI for energy” framework.
By Lamar Johnson • Oct. 7, 2026 -
Rising interest rates challenge utility financing plans, US Bank managing director says
For utilities, rapidly rising interest rates will make keeping capital expenditures well-balanced “a little more challenging,” said Tim Keller, managing director of U.S. Bank’s power and utilities group.
By Diana DiGangi • Oct. 7, 2026 -
Banks prioritize responsible AI, governance as use soars
JPMorgan Chase and Capital One ranked highest in AI maturity considering talent, leadership and transparency, according to Evident's annual AI index.
By Paige Gross • Oct. 6, 2026 -
Schneider Electric taps company exec to lead sustainability advisory practice
The energy tech company has appointed Lena Henry to oversee SE Advisory Services and help its clients navigate an “increasingly complex energy and sustainability landscape.”
By Zoya Mirza • Oct. 5, 2026 -
Amazon, Constellation sign 20-year PPA to expand Maryland nuclear plant
The tech giant and energy producer are backing improvements and renovations at the 1,790-megawatt Calvert Cliffs Clean Energy Center, the state’s largest source of clean energy.
By Zoya Mirza • Oct. 1, 2026 -
AI skill levels drive workforce divide: PwC
More than half of workers surveyed said they are falling behind their AI-savvy colleagues, PwC said, noting that AI proficiency bolsters a sense of job security.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 1, 2026 -
Automaker-backed EV fast-charging network has more than doubled in 2026
Ionna also claims that it’s now the largest 400 kilowatt EV charging network operator in U.S.
By Eric Walz • Sept. 30, 2026