Environmental

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, Inc. today announced a retail renewable energy agreement with ENGIE Resources LLC. The contract goes through 2023 and includes 100% of the electricity needs, or approximately 4,180 megawatt-hours annually, for all Einstein Bros. Bagels locations in Texas. Renewable energy will be sourced from ENGIE North America's Live Oak Wind Project in Schleicher County, Texas.

Association Part of MOU with Federal Agencies to Reduce Food Waste

Arcos Dorados (NYSE:ARCO), the world’s largest independent McDonald's franchisee, today announced that it has eliminated approximately 200 tons of single-use plastic, roughly equivalent to the weight of 100 cars, since removing straws one year ago from beverages served at its 2,200 locations throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.

Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DNKN), the parent company of Dunkin' and Baskin-Robbins, has published its 2017-18 Sustainability Report, providing a thorough overview of its sustainability progress and the ongoing commitment of its brands and its franchisees to create a positive impact for both customers and communities throughout the world.

Subway partners with Cornell University Sustainable Global Enterprise Immersion Program to provide hands-on experience to M.B.A. students

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced a partnership with technology company Winnow to help its hotels automatically track, measure and reduce food waste for more sustainable and efficient restaurant and bar operations.

The new $1 billion Sustainability Bond will support Starbucks ethical coffee sourcing and its Greener Retail initiative – A portion of the funds will support a new $20 million equity investment in responsAbility Investments AG as part of Starbucks Global Farmer Fund that supports coffee farmers and their communities

On April 15, 2019, Starbucks Coffee Company, Cypress Creek Renewables and U.S. Bank announced they are teaming up on a portfolio of solar farms across Texas.

Learn about what's new in nutrition and sustainability and the legislation that could affect your business in 2019.

Furthering Beyond Meat’s commitment to the environment, the plant-based protein pioneer today released a Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) detailing the environmental impact of The Beyond Burger vs. a traditional beef burger.