carbon footprint

Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) is committed to restoring parts of Brazil’s Amazon and Atlantic forests for carbon credits. The company told the Financial Times it inked a deal to buy 3.5 million credits over two years from Brazil startup Re.green. The deal could be worth approximately $200...

In a bold move, Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) has chosen to bypass the global standard for verifying carbon offsets, instead supporting the development of a new standard. This strategy is seen as a significant step towards achieving its goal of zero net greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. What...

Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) has become the poster child for clean energy in recent years. But have you ever wondered just how green the company and its vehicles actually are? According to alternative energy expert Mike Barnard, Tesla is far from carbon-neutral, but it’s still much better...

There has been an increased push among Americans to cut down on the nation's carbon footprint and reduce the negative impact that human activity has had on the environment. As green practices have begun to matter more to consumers, many U.S. companies have started to reform their operations in...