Why Prologis Is Leaning Into On-Site Solar — and Branching Out
Prologis, the global logistics REIT, has expanded its on‑site solar program to generate over 1 GW of electricity across its warehouse, logistics and data‑center rooftops, covering roughly 6% of its 1.3 billion square feet of roof space in 18 of its 20 markets. The company is positioning solar and other clean‑power assets as a revenue stream and a tenant‑service differentiator, targeting an 11‑13% internal rate of return after a 18‑22‑month stabilization period. European regulations mandating solar on new industrial buildings make on‑site generation a "table‑stakes" requirement for Prologis’ customers, while the firm is also piloting geothermal, linear generators, and fuel‑cell technologies to broaden its clean‑energy portfolio.
Health, Well-Being Lead the Global Shift to More Sustainable Diets
A new GlobeScan‑EAT survey of 32,000 consumers across 33 markets shows health is the dominant motivator for adopting more sustainable diets. Forty‑four percent strongly agree they would cut processed foods, while only 28 percent strongly link their choices to climate...
How to Fund Measurable Methane Reductions at Scale — and Fast
Methane accounts for roughly a third of current global warming but remains chronically under‑funded. The waste sector, especially biowaste, represents half of global waste yet less than five percent is biologically treated, creating a massive, low‑cost methane source. Market design...
Greenwashing Risk Is Widespread, Survey of 3,500 Companies Finds
A new study of 3,574 companies with climate commitments finds that 96% exhibit at least one greenwashing risk indicator. The seven‑point test highlights missing Scope 3 targets, vague offset usage, and lack of interim goals as the most common flaws. Only...
Nike Promotes Manufacturing Exec to Lead Sustainability
Nike has appointed long‑time manufacturing executive Cimarron Nix as its new chief sustainability officer, effective March 15. Nix will report to COO Venkatesh Alagirisamy and relocate from Singapore to Nike’s Beaverton headquarters. She succeeds Jaycee Pribulsky, who departed for a...