Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time. The federal government, private sector, and consumers all share a role in building a cleaner, better, and more sustainable future. Tech companies recognize the urgent need to accelerate new solutions that improve the environment and are committed to leading by example through innovation. See how in this week’s Tech At Work.
Apple Expanding the Use of Recycled Materials Across its Products
Apple has increased the use of recycled content across its products. For the first time, the company introduced certified recycled gold, and more than doubled the use of recycled tungsten, rare earth elements, and cobalt. Nearly 20 percent of all material used in Apple products in 2021 was recycled, the highest-ever use of recycled content. Apple released new details on this progress, its recycling innovation efforts, and clean energy in its 2022 Environmental Progress Report.
DoorDash Helping Merchants, Dashers, and Customers Transition to a More Sustainable Future
DoorDash is helping merchants, Dashers, and customers transition to a more sustainable future. DoorDash is increasing access to e-bikes in multiple cities to help decrease emissions. Customers in several cities can also order their meals through DoorDash in containers designed to be cleaned, returned, and reused for future orders.
Cruise Committing to Sustainability Year-Round
Of the nearly 900,000 autonomous miles Cruise drove in 2021, not one added to CO2 emissions and all were powered by 100 percent renewable energy through the company’s Farm to Fleet program, an initiative that sources solar renewable energy credits generated by family-owned farms in California’s Central Valley. Through this program, Cruise has offset nearly 229 metric tons of CO2 emissions (alongside significant other air pollutants) from California communities across its test miles, social impact deliveries, and pilot ride hail operations.
PayPal Investing in Our Planet and Taking Equitable Climate Action
Environmental sustainability and climate action are critical to PayPal’s mission of enabling all people to participate fully in the global economy. As a result, PayPal is matching 100 percent of the energy in their data centers with renewable generation, two years ahead of their 2023 goal, is a supporter of the Catalyst Fund, a global inclusive tech accelerator that helps innovative startups build and launch fintech products that enable greater resilience for climate-vulnerable communities, and is funding inclusive climate impact projects.
Google Committed to Addressing Climate Change
Google is making progress on its climate goals and is working to build a carbon-free future for everyone. Among the many initiatives the company is taking to help our planet, Google is making sustainability data more accessible, helping consumers and customers make more sustainable choices, and is investing in carbon removals and carbon market innovations.
Toyota’s Environmental Impact is Driving Sustainability Forward
Environmental innovation is an integral part of Toyota’s legacy. The company continues to make significant strides toward reducing its environmental footprint and is focused on four core areas: carbon, water, materials, and biodiversity. Among the company’s sustainability efforts, Toyota is expanding vehicle electrification, reducing carbon emissions, and encouraging conservation through water stewardship as part of reduce, reuse, and recycle strategies.
AT&T: Connectivity Key for Climate Solutions
AT&T is using the potential of 5G and expanded broadband access and solutions to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, speed the growth and recovery of the global economy, and help families, businesses, and the planet. AT&T is committed to meeting its climate goals and is funding research to further explore the role 5G can play in helping scale innovative smart climate solutions, including delivering smart cities, buildings, agriculture, and manufacturing.
Amazon is Reducing Carbon Emissions and Creating a More Sustainable Shopping Experience
Revolution Investing in Companies Focused on Sustainability
Meta Offers Ways to Take Action to Protect the Environment
Salesforce: How to Turn Climate Pledges into Action
Zoom Recognizing Community Organizations Combating Climate Change
Bloom Energy Releases New Sustainability Report
HPE Partners to Help Convert Ocean Waves into Electricity
Verizon is Working Toward a More Sustainable and Equitable Future
Getaround is Driving Down Emissions, Doubling Down on Sustainability
Uber Dedicated to Building a More Sustainable Future of Mobility
Accenture Committed to Achieving a Low-Carbon Future
CDW Issues New Environmental, Social, and Governance Report
Intuit Empowering Students to Fight Climate Change
Honeywell Committed to Carbon Neutrality
Deloitte Helping Build a Better Future For Our Planet
Sustainability is Core to Zoox
Box Employees Taking Action to Save the Planet
Oracle Helping Customers Operate with Less Energy Use
Amyris Working Toward a Lower Cost, Cleaner, Sustainable Approach
SVB Donates $100,000 to Support Global Reforestation
Visa Working Toward a More Sustainable Future
Dell Helping Combat Deforestation in the Rainforest
What’s New in Tech
GM Asks Suppliers to Sign Pledge Advancing Global Climate Action and Human Rights
General Motors announced a new pledge that invites global suppliers to join the company in a commitment to carbon neutrality, the development of social responsibility programs, and implementation of sustainable procurement practices in their supply chain operations. The supplier pledge expands on GM’s goal to bring “Everybody In” for the all-electric future with a commitment to establishing a collaborative supply chain that endeavors to minimize environmental impact and enhance long-term sustainability.
What We’re Saying
TechNet Adds Nextdoor, Chegg, and Swimply as New Members
Before You Start Your Weekend
To build an inclusive future for all, Cisco is committed to being net-zero on all emissions by 2040. Where do they go from here? Watch as the company highlights how innovation can lead to a healthy planet.
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