Sustainability News

WILSONVILLE, Ore. & MALDEN, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ESS Tech, Inc. (NYSE: GWH) ("ESS" or the "Company"), a leading manufacturer of sustainable, long‑duration energy storage systems (“LDES”), today announced the signing of a letter of intent for a strategic partnership with Alsym Energy, a pioneer in non-flammable, high-performance sodium-ion batteries, to add 8.5 GWh of sodium‑ion cells and modules to its portfolio. This next‑generation battery solution is designed to address use cases traditio...

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--John Shegerian, Chairman and CEO of ERI, the nation’s leading material resource recovery, ITAD, mobility and data destruction/processing provider and largest recycler of electronics, participated in keynote panel discussion on how best to execute and scale circular economy success for electronic devices last week at the U.S.–EU Circular Economy Forum, which took place at the Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel. The discussion was emceed by Manuel Carmona Yebra, Deputy H...

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Carlisle Companies Incorporated (NYSE: CSL) today announced the issuance of an employee stock option grant to eligible employees as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to broad‑based employee ownership and long‑term value creation. “Carlisle has a long track record of providing employee equity grants to recognize contributions, strengthen engagement, and reinforce shared accountability,” said Chris Koch, Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Thi...

MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend...

IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As brands and employers face increasing pressure to balance sustainability with performance, research from Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) shows that branded merchandise can deliver both, offering strong marketing impact with a lower carbon footprint while helping companies connect with sustainability-minded audiences, including Gen Z talent. An independent study commissioned by PPAI found that branded merchandise is among the most carbon-ef...

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Consumers increasingly expect retailers to operate sustainably, but most have no visibility into whether that is actually happening. According to ReturnPro’s Sustainability Proof Gap Report, a new study of 1,000 consumers and 300 retail executives, the breakdown is not in intent, it is in proof. The report introduces the Sustainability Alignment Index, a first-of-its-kind framework that measures how closely retailer execution aligns with consumer expectations across six...

WILSONVILLE, Ore. & MALDEN, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ESS Partners with Alsym Energy to Deliver 8.5 GWh of Non-Lithium Battery Energy Storage Solutions...

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ: FWRD) (“Forward” or the “Company”) today announced it has been named on USA TODAY’s list of America’s Climate Leaders 2026. Presented by USA TODAY and Statista, the annual list recognizes companies that have achieved a significant reduction in core emissions intensity. “This recognition reflects Forward Air’s commitment to and progress towards promoting an economically, socially and environmentally sustainable future,” said Shawn Stewart...

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SunOpta (Nasdaq:STKL) (TSX:SOY) – the company that delivers customized supply chain solutions and innovation for top brands, retailers and foodservice providers across a broad portfolio of beverages, broths and better-for-you snacks – is proud to release its 2025 Sustainability Report. This annual update outlines sustainability progress made in the 2025 fiscal year across four key areas: planet, product, people and governance. “Building a more sustainable future ha...

KENNESAW, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Yamaha Rightwaters and Georgia Southern University released new findings from a collaborative coastal conservation project, demonstrating restored oyster reefs can significantly enhance salt marsh growth and shoreline stability along the Georgia coast. The study, conducted in partnership with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Coastal Resources Division, evaluates the impact of oyster reef restoration on marsh migration and expansion over 19 months follo...