In this week’s episode, the GreenBiz team covers the journey to sustainable tourism, BMW’s investment in electric buses and the fate of globalized corporations.
The company hopes to reduce the full lifecycle carbon footprint of its products by 30 percent by 2030, compared with a 2015 baseline.
When it comes to tackling chemicals of concerns, the toy manufacturer has prioritized precise metrics and supplier engagement.
A look at the myriad ways municipalities can make a dent in emissions by rethinking transportation.
Reuters |
Asia stocks steady after US tech rout, yen slips as BOJ stands pat
Reuters A man looks at an electronic board showing market indices outside a brokerage in Tokyo, Japan, March 2, 2016. REUTERS/Thomas Peter. 1/2. left. right. A man walks in front of a screen showing today's movements of Nikkei share average outside a … Asian Stocks Rise as Japan Extends Gains on BOJ Rate DecisionBloomberg Nikkei rises to one-week high after BOJ keeps policy steadyNasdaq ASIA MARKETS: Asian Markets Perk Up As Stronger Dollar Boosts ExportsFox Business U.S. News & World Report –CNBC –The Star Online –EconoTimes all 68 news articles » |
BBC News |
Uber faces lawsuit over India rape investigation
BBC News A woman raped by an Uber driver in India is suing the company for allegedly invading her privacy, after reports that the firm obtained her medical records. The lawsuit comes as the ride-hailing company is trying to restore its reputation amid a series … Beleaguered Uber Hit With Lawsuit For Obtaining Rape Victim's Medical RecordsHuffPost Lyft shares soar as Uber's awful year continuesNew York Post Woman raped in India sues Uber for obtaining her medical recordsEngadget The Hill –Vanity Fair –NDTV –AsiaOne all 178 news articles » |
MarketWatch |
Oil set to add to streak of weekly losses
MarketWatch Crude futures were quiet on Friday as the market is set to close out another downbeat week amid continued worries about how quickly global inventories might get pared. Oil fell upwards of 5% each of the past two weeks, and futures have dropped a … Oil Extends Slump as US Fuel Glut Leaves Market DisheartenedBloomberg OPEC Took Aim at US Oil Producers, but Hurt Itself, TooNew York Times Putin is motivated to stick with OPEC's output cuts purely by self-interest, oil analyst Yergin saysCNBC Seeking Alpha –Reuters –Nasdaq –Business Insider all 440 news articles » |
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'Sexist, evil company': Uber recruiters rebuffed by women they try to hire
The Sydney Morning Herald Last year, software engineer Elizabeth Ford got what many young engineers in Silicon Valley once considered the dream job pitch: Would she be interested in working at Uber? Ford was blunt with the Uber recruiter, telling her the company was immoral … |
Reuters |
Air bag maker Takata to file for bankruptcy this month: sources
Reuters FILE PHOTO: The logo of Takata Corp is seen on its display at a showroom for vehicles in Tokyo, Japan, February 9, 2017. REUTERS/Toru Hanai/File Photo. 1/3. left. right. FILE PHOTO: A billboard advertisement of Takata Corp is pictured in Tokyo … Takata shares suspended ahead of expected bankruptcyBBC News Takata teetering towards bankruptcy protectionFinancial Times Takata to File for Bankruptcy This MonthBarron’s Business Insider –The Sydney Morning Herald –RTE.ie –SBS all 25 news articles » |
New York Times |
At Last, Jeff Bezos Offers a Hint of His Philanthropic Plans
New York Times Jeff Bezos, the founder and chief executive of Amazon, is well on his way to becoming the richest person in the world. Credit Andrew Kelly/Reuters. Jeff Bezos, the founder and chief executive of Amazon, is well on his way to becoming the richest person … Amazon's Jeff Bezos Turns to Twitter for Philanthropy IdeasBloomberg Amazon CEO Bezos Asks Twitter Followers How to Donate His MoneyU.S. News & World Report Jeff Bezos Turns To Twitter To Get Ideas For His PhilanthropyForbes GeekWire –Fortune –Nasdaq –CNET all 29 news articles » |