The Global Coalition to End Wildlife Trafficking Online was launched by TRAFFIC, the International Fund for Animal Welfare, and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), and includes companies like Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Instagram, and Alibaba.
21 major tech companies band together to stop wildlife trafficking Read more
The retailer’s moves announced at its annual investor meeting in Minneapolis, where the company is based come as its ambitious plan to make itself over is driving more people to its stores and its website.
Target raises its minimum wage to $12 an hour, $15 by 2020 Read more
Campaigners hail progress as Amsterdam store offers dedicated aisle of more than 700 products, with plans for a national roll-out
World’s first plastic-free aisle opens in Netherlands supermarket Read more
Walmart, the biggest gun seller, announced late in the afternoon that it would not sell any gun to anyone under 21 years of age. It also said it would no longer sell items resembling assault-style rifles, including toys and air guns.
Walmart raises minimum age for gun buyers to 21 Read more
The announcement, made two weeks after the school shooting in Parkland, Fla., that killed 17 students and staff members, is one of the strongest stances taken by corporate America in the national gun debate.
Porsche has stopped production of cars with diesel engines, according to Autocar. The UK-based automotive publication reported Tuesday all models equipped with diesel engines have been dropped following an emissions compliance issue for European markets.
Porsche has stopped production of cars with diesel engines Read more
The two satellites may test aspects of Starlink, a project to bathe Earth in high-speed internet access using nearly 12,000 spacecraft.
Ikea is calling for households to join its latest joint venture a collective energy switch that promises an exclusive 100% renewable electricity tariff.
IKEA joins Big Clean Switch to offer 100% renewable energy tariff Read more
Drugstore chain Walgreens announced it will be implementing a new policy that will allow transgender employees and customers to use the restrooms that correspond to their gender identities.
Walgreens to make bathrooms at all 8100 stores transgender-inclusive Read more
Eurostar has unveiled a new 10-point plan to cut carbon emissions and reduce waste over the next three years, highlighting the reduced carbon footprint of high-speed rail for short-haul journeys.
Eurostar plans to halve its use of plastics within two years Read more
