Major brands pledge to go 100 per cent renewable

The total number of major brands that have pledged to use 100 per cent renewable electricity has risen to 36, with US giants Nike and Walmart now on board. A host of new companies made the “RE100” commitment, organised by Climate Group, at the non-profit’s Climate Week event in New York ahead of crucial UN talks, which are aimed at securing a new global deal on tackling climate change in Paris in December.