Items Tagged with "American Express"

Power Forward 2.0: How American Companies Are Setting Clean Energy Targets and Capturing Greater Business Value

Clean energy has entered the mainstream at the world's largest corporations. This report, the second in the Power Forward series, expands on the analysis of clean energy and climate targets from the U.S. Fortune 100 to include the full U.S. Fortune 500. The report totals the Read More...

Amex increased energy efficiency 38% in 4 years

American Express cut its absolute carbon emissions 10% between 2011 and 2015 through a combination of energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives, continuing the financial services company's energy-related sustainability activities. The company reported in its 2015 sustainability report Read More...

American Express Commits to be Net Zero by 2025

American Express announced Sept. 21 its new commitment to reach net-zero emissions by 2035.The credit card company plans to establish interim targets in line with the Science Based Targets initiative over the next two years to address emissions in both its global operations and its supply chain. Ame Read More...

American Express Issues $1 Billion ESG Bond

American Express Company announced the settlement of the company’s first Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Bond on May 3. The use of the net proceeds of the $1 billion bond may be allocated toward sustainable financing projects in the green and social categories as directed by th Read More...

American Express Launches Earth Month Initiatives

In honor of Earth Month, American Express announced its launch of new initiatives to support a low-carbon future.The company plans to expand its Carbon Footprint Tool for select clients and a digital pilot that will give U.S. Consumer and Small Business Card Members visibility into their estimated c Read More...