Microsoft Corporation has committed to be carbon neutral by the end of FY2013. It plans to reach net zero carbon emissions via offsets and has pledged to partner with government and non-government organizations on renewable energy projects. Unilever has pledged to cut greenhouse gas emissions associated with its products in half by 2020.
Nike has pledged to reduce CO2 emissions by 20% by FY2015. It also has committed to cut water use by increasing efficiency (15% per unit) and to stop discharging hazardous chemicals by 2020. Bank of America has pledged $50 billion by 2022 for initiatives on energy efficiency, energy access, and renewable energy.
As Disappointment Spreads At Rio 20, Will Public-Private Commitments Fill The Gap? | ThinkProgress
Good overview, well done.
(via greenfuturist)
Reblogged from Gerd Leonhard, Green Futurist and Keynote Speaker,


