The Sustainability Beat team shares out insight into the preview of Amazon’s Second Chance Store, delving into its sustainable retail strategies.
Amazon finds 53% of Brits enjoy hunting for second-hand deals
New data from Amazon has found that 53% of the British public enjoy looking for second-hand deals.
Amazon announces 100% of its Europe packaging is now recyclable
Amazon has announced that all its delivery packaging in Europe is now recyclable, by introducing flexible packaging and by using AI.
Validation matters: 4 retailers using SBTi to meet net zero targets
As businesses prioritise backing up their net zero goals and targets with a clearly defined, science-based path, more retailers are embracing the SBTi. We take a look at four of the most notable names.
Nike launches renewable energy training academy
Nike and Apple are just a handful of companies that have launched an academy to support other businesses transition to renewable energy.
Amazon and Ørsted open 16MW onshore wind farm
Amazon has opened a new 16 MW onshore wind farm in Northern Ireland in partnership with Ørsted.
From fridges to phones: Behind the scenes at Currys e-waste recycling site
Tech retailer Currys is leading the recycling charge against the ever-growing problem of e-waste, as COO Lindsay Haselhurst explains.
Amazon invests in direct air capture technology
Amazon invests in direct air capture technology to remove carbon from the atmosphere, as part of its commitment to reach net zero by 2040.
Amazon ‘removed’ from STBi dashboard for failing to submit climate target information
Amazon has been removed from SBTi dashboard for failing follow up climate pledges with official goals for approval.
Amazon carbon footprint decreased by 0.4% in 2022
Amazon has revealed its carbon footprint decreased by 0.4% in 2022 across all scopes, despite sales growing by 9%.