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AWS to Source Low-Carbon Nuton Copper From Rio Tinto for U.S. Data Center Infrastructure
January 20th, 2026 • Amazon Web Services has agreed to source copper produced using Rio Tinto’s Nuton low-carbon heap leach technology for its US data center infrastructure. The deal highlights growing efforts to reduce embodied emissions in critical materials used to support the rapid expansion of digital and AI-driven infrastructure.
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Microsoft Secures Biochar Carbon Removal Deal With Varaha in India
January 20th, 2026 • Microsoft has signed a long-term carbon dioxide removal agreement with Varaha to purchase biochar-based carbon credits generated in India. The deal reflects growing corporate demand for durable carbon removal solutions that complement emissions reduction strategies and support rural, nature-based supply chains.
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DHL Expands Low-Carbon Logistics to Support Waitrose Supply Chain Operations
January 20th, 2026 • Waitrose has appointed DHL Supply Chain to operate a new regional distribution centre at Mountpark Bristol 360. The 33,445 m2 facility, opening in 2027, will serve about 50 shops, create more than 550 roles and is expected to cut annual supply chain emissions by about 2,225 tonnes of CO2. The site includes energy efficiency measures and more than 1,200 solar panels.
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eBay Outlines Climate Transition Plan to Cut Emissions Across Global E-Commerce
January 19th, 2026 • eBay has published a detailed Climate Transition Plan outlining its intentions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across its operations and supply chain. The strategy focuses on renewable energy, logistics decarbonisation, supplier engagement, and circular economy principles embedded in second-hand commerce.
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Sustainability Moves From Pledge to Performance in 2026: What CEOs Must Focus On
January 19th, 2026 • In 2026, corporate sustainability is shifting from aspirational pledges toward measurable business impact and operational execution. CEOs will need to align climate, energy, and ESG strategies with financial and risk frameworks to stay competitive as investors, regulators, and customers demand real outcomes.
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Meta Turns to Nuclear Power to Secure Long-Term Electricity for AI-Driven Growth
January 19th, 2026 • Meta has signed nuclear energy agreements with developers and utilities, including TerraPower, Oklo, and Vistra, as it seeks up to 6.6 gigawatts of firm, carbon-free power to support rapid growth in artificial intelligence. The deals highlight how large technology companies are increasingly looking beyond renewables to ensure reliable, low-carbon electricity at scale.
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Advancing Industrial Heat Pumps Through Value Chain Collaboration
January 16th, 2026 • Industrial heat pumps are emerging as a critical technology for decarbonising low and medium temperature heat in manufacturing. New analysis highlights how closer collaboration across the industrial heat pump value chain is essential to accelerate deployment, reduce costs, and scale impact.
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Braskem Reframes Carbon Accounting for Bio-Based Plastics
January 16th, 2026 • As demand for low-carbon materials grows, Braskem is rethinking how emissions from bio-based plastics are calculated and disclosed. The initiative highlights wider challenges in carbon accounting standards and their implications for net zero claims across the chemicals and materials sector.
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Legal and Compliance Priorities for Sustainability in 2026: What Businesses Should Prepare For
January 16th, 2026 • A new outlook from Ropes & Gray outlines how sustainability, climate regulation, and ESG compliance are set to evolve in 2026. The analysis highlights increasing regulatory scrutiny, shifting disclosure requirements, and growing litigation risks that will shape decision-making for companies across sectors.
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Ford Integrates Electric Vehicles Into Core Sustainability Strategy
January 15th, 2026 • Ford Motor Company is reshaping its sustainability strategy by placing electric vehicles at the centre of its decarbonisation roadmap. The shift reflects growing regulatory pressure, evolving consumer demand, and the need to reduce lifecycle emissions across manufacturing, supply chains, and vehicle use.
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How the ISSB–TNFD Alignment Is Redefining Corporate Nature Risk Disclosure
January 15th, 2026 • The integration of nature-related risk guidance into global sustainability reporting marks a structural shift in how companies assess environmental exposure. The alignment between the International Sustainability Standards Board and the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures places biodiversity, ecosystems, and natural capital firmly within mainstream financial risk management.
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Morrisons Secures SBTi Approval for 2050 Net-Zero Target Covering Full Value Chain
January 15th, 2026 • UK supermarket group Morrisons has secured Science Based Targets initiative approval for its 2050 net zero target, covering emissions across its entire value chain. The commitment places Morrisons among a growing group of retailers aligning climate strategies with science-based pathways, with significant implications for suppliers, logistics providers, and agricultural partners.