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sustainabilitymag.com | Chloe Williment
Inhalers, particularly pressurised metered dose inhalers (pMDIs), account for 3% of the UK NHS’ total carbon emissions due to the propellants used in them. AstraZeneca has received UK regulatory approval for the first inhaled respiratory medicine using a next-generation propellant with near-zero Global Warming Potential (GWP). This marks a world-first for pMDIs and a major milestone in reducing the environmental impact of respiratory treatments.
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sustainabilitymag.com | Chloe Williment
After every Formula E race, hundreds of parts are removed from the cars and checked to see if they can be used again. Frequent changes in regulation keep the races exciting but mean components like gearboxes and cooling systems can’t always be reused. Envision Energy has created India’s first race car, Recover-E, made entirely from e-waste, to promote circularity in technology.
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sustainabilitymag.com | Chloe Williment
As generative AI accelerates, so does its environmental cost. A study conducted by Greenly, a specialist in enterprise carbon accounting, has compared the sustainability performance of two global AI platforms, OpenAI’s ChatGPT-4 and DeepSeek, a Chinese AI-powered chatbot. The study raises urgent questions about the climate impact and sustainability of these next-generation AI models.
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sustainabilitymag.com | Chloe Williment
McKinsey & Company is known for advising clients on navigating sustainability and climate challenges. Now, the global consultancy is reinforcing its own environmental credentials by committing to a science-aligned net zero future. Backed and validated by the Science Based Target initiatives (SBTi), McKinsey is taking meaningful action to reduce GHG emissions across its global operations, while supporting broader climate solutions through collaboration and innovation.
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sustainabilitymag.com | Chloe Williment
At the heart of this transition is the Bioplastic Feedstock Alliance (BFA), a multi-stakeholder platform convened by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and supported by global consumer brands including Coca-Cola, Nestlé, Unilever and LEGO. The BFA guides companies in aligning procurement practices with principles that move beyond linear supply chains. The bioeconomy centres on sourcing carbon from renewable biological resources rather than fossil fuels.
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sustainabilitymag.com | Chloe Williment
With a legacy of more than 640 major race wins, nearly 700 pole positions and 47 national championships, Team Penske has long been synonymous with performance. Off the racetrack, the motorsports leader is racing towards a different kind of finish line – one defined by sustainability and environmental responsibility.
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energydigital.com | Chloe Williment
In a practical move focused on energy resilience and climate continuity, Google and Shell are collaborating to extend the operational life of the Netherlands' first offshore wind farm. Through a corporate power purchase agreement (PPA), Google has agreed to buy 100% of the site’s 108 MW output. This purchase unlocks a path for Shell to pursue the necessary permits and upgrades to keep the turbines spinning four years beyond their scheduled shutdown.
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sustainabilitymag.com | Chloe Williment
In 2022, the EU generated 186.5kg of packaging waste per inhabitant. To tackle this, Amazon is planning to install hundreds of automated packaging machines across its facilities in Europe. These new machines are part of Amazon’s largest European investment in sustainable packaging. Amazon is transforming how products are delivered, using less packaging and more recyclable materials to lower its environmental impact.
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sustainabilitymag.com | Chloe Williment
Google and Shell are partnering to extend the operational lifespan of the Netherlands' first offshore wind farm that began operations in 2007. Through a new power purchase agreement (PPA), Google has committed to buying 100% of the 108-megawatt capacity of this pioneering wind farm. The purchase enables Shell to pursue permit extensions and invest in critical upgrades that will keep the facility running for at least four years beyond its planned decommissioning date.
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energydigital.com | Chloe Williment
With AI in play, digital hubs are beginning to optimise electricity use, support renewable integration and turn waste heat into valuable resources. CBRE takes a fresh look at data centres — not just as large-scale energy consumers, but as emerging energy contributors. As demand for AI and cloud-based services grows, so too does pressure on data centres to lower their carbon footprint. CBRE focuses on the opportunities to reshape their energy role.
