This Week's Top Sustainability Stories: Schneider, Apple, PepsiCo, & Amazon
By Lucy Potter
October 17, 2026
4 mins read
This week's top sustainability news features collaborations, innovations, and commitments from prominent companies:
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Schneider Electric and Apple: The companies are joining forces to bring energy intelligence to smart homes with new products for the Apple Home ecosystem, including a Smart Thermostat and Power Mount.
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PepsiCo's Regenerative Agriculture: PepsiCo is scaling its regenerative agriculture program to 240,000 acres, aiding Canadian farmers in soil restoration, yield boost, and climate resilience. A white paper by Keystone Policy Center advocates for increased investment in regenerative practices across US farming systems.
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Amazon's Decarbonization Efforts: Amazon leverages data analytics and cross-sector collaboration to reduce emissions in its complex supply chain, as highlighted by Michelle Jolly, Director of Sustainability Solutions and Services at Amazon, at Sustainability LIVE @ CWNYC.
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Schneider Electric: "The company describes the [Schneider and Apple] pair as combining its own expertise in home energy with the Apple Home experience, letting homeowners control their energy privately for greater comfort."
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PepsiCo and Keystone Policy Center: "The white paper [...] examines the financial, policy, and operational barriers preventing established farming practices from becoming standard across supply chains."
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Amazon's Approach: "‘At Amazon in 2019, we committed to net zero carbon by 2040. [...] We created something called the Climate Pledge,’ said Michelle Jolly."