Budweiser, a global brand of AB InBev, Leuven, Belgium, unveiled the global launch of The Energy Collective to help provide renewable electricity to bars, music venues and stadiums around the world. This launch follows and contributes to Budweiser parent company AB InBev's recently announced ambition to achieve net zero emissions across its value chain by 2040.

ZenWTR, Los Angeles, is celebrating Earth Day by announcing the initial distribution of its 1% For the Oceans donation that will go to numerous organizations with missions to protect and preserve our oceans and advance recycling in the United States. As part of the company's 1% For the Oceans initiative, 1% of total sales is committed to ocean conservation and recycling education and advocacy.

Ingredients companies are bringing their natural, sustainably sourced tea and coffee solutions to Europe, and with sustainability top of mind, Chr. Hansen ranked No. 2 on a Global 100 sustainability list. 

Numi Organic Tea announced a new Carbon Footprint Label, which will be included on all of its tea boxes beginning in the first half of 2022. The new label breaks down each product’s emissions into four categories ― ingredients, packaging, transport and preparation ― so that consumers can easily understand the carbon impact of their tea purchases.

Ingredient companies are broadening their operations by hiring new leaders and expanding their value-added services.