Microsoft Corp, Nike, Unilever, Starbucks team up to combat global carbon emissions

Microsoft Corp, Nike Inc , Starbucks Corp, Unilever NSE -1.92 % NV and five other industry titans from various sectors are teaming up to help businesses globally achieve zero carbon emissions.

Called “Transform to Net Zero”, the group plans to recruit other members and will work with the Environmental Defense Fund and focus on delivering guidance, research and blueprints for businesses to achieve zero carbon emissions no later than 2050.