Three sustainable retail success stories from a green spring Spring is a season of renewal, and retailers have recognized that tradition with sustainability efforts. The role of energy-efficient buildings in the sustainability equationRetailers continue to expand sustainability and ESG requirements, pushing suppliers to improve transparency, emissions reporting, packaging sustainability and responsible sourcing practices. Here’s how consumers view sustainability Many consumers have sustainability concerns regarding retailers, manufacturers and artificial intelligence. California’s new recycling laws could cripple unprepared businesses California’s SB 54 (Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act) is among the most stringent Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policies globally. Survey: Transparency, resale options key for sustainability-minded millennials, Gen Z Younger consumers are still leading the charge when it comes to desiring sustainable practices from the companies they buy from. Achieving energy efficiency without a full remodel Average electricity prices for retailers in the U.S. increased 4.8% annually from 2019 to 2023 and continue to trend upward. Sprouts in 'landmark' tax credit investment deal to advance renewable energy Sprouts Farmers Market Inc. is partnering with Schneider Electric to invest in a battery energy storage system and obtain a tax break. Trump to reportedly require tech giants to supply data center energy Seven major tech companies with leading roles in artificial intelligence will reportedly sign a pledge to provide power for their data centers. Amazon to invest $12B in Louisiana data centers Amazon is expanding its infrastructure to support artificial intelligence and cloud technologies in northwest Louisiana. Amazon breaks ground on first-ever net-zero delivery station in Europe Amazon has started construction on its first delivery station to seek new zero carbon certification in the U.K. and Europe. 1 2 3 Next Last
