As the company’s massive solar program indicates, Target takes corporate sustainability seriously. In 2016, the company exceeded Walmart in solar power production. Today, Target stands out as a solar leader in the retail industry. Check out how Target accomplished its solar goal and the impact and advantage this type of sustainability has on other companies.
Food waste is a major problem in the U.S. Business Insider reports that one-third of all food produced in the U.S goes to waste, which equals 133 billion pounds of food per year. Supermarkets are some of the worst offenders. Big brands like Walmart have been caught dumping food into the dumpster because it was…
Electric vehicles aren’t new to the market, but electric trucks are. Most electric vehicles are small and don’t have much horsepower. Trucks need to be able to pull thousands of pounds in freight, so they need significant horsepower. That’s one reason the debut of electric trucks is so exciting. Take a look at how electric…
The United States recently lifted decades-long restrictions on trade with Cuba. FedEx now plans to open air cargo services to and from the country to expand its global distribution reach. FedEx is the first American air cargo company to submit such an application to the United States Department of Transportation (DOT). Take a look at…
Farmers have been implementing new technology for decades. Today, some dairy farms can practically run themselves thanks to technological advances. Thanks to robotic milking machines, cows can roam freely and then go to a milking station when they need to be milked. This automated process saves farmers a lot of time and allows them to…
For over two years, Amazon has operated its Prime Pantry service, through which it delivers non-perishable grocery items to customers’ homes. Now the company aims to implement a new program that delivers all grocery items, even those that need refrigeration. Take a look at this new program, called AmazonFresh, and learn how Amazon continues to…
Most companies around the world do not have supply chain practices in place to promote sustainable sourcing. As customers push for sustainability, however, this issue is becoming a big deal. Take a look why consumers are demanding more sustainability and the steps companies are taking to improve.
Forced labor is a serious problem around the world, but many companies have begun to stand up for human rights by boycotting all forced labor goods. KitKat recently announced its participation in ethical procurement. Take a look at how this chocolate brand is getting involved.
Only a few months have passed since the Brexit vote happened, but many people don’t understand that Britain hasn’t actually left the EU yet. What the Brexit vote did is require Britain to give the EU a two-year formal notice that the country will be leaving. Britain hasn’t actually given its notice to the EU…
Online grocery shopping presents clear challenges to retailers. One of the biggest is that keeping grocery items cold during shipping isn’t easy. Walmart decided to combine a store pickup program with online grocery ordering to combat the need for refrigerated delivery trucks. Take a look at how Walmart has made its online grocery shopping and…