Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility

A New Way to Measure Supply Chain Climate Risks

May 11, 2022

AQR Capital Management, the investment firm co-founded by Cliff Asness, has come up with a new way to measure supply chain climate risks.

Five Ways to Improve Compliance With Anti-Slavery Import Legislation

May 10, 2022

Jamie Fortin, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

Concerns about ethical and environmentally conscious sourcing are top of mind today for companies sourcing internationally.

The ESG Challenge: Building Ethical Supply Chains

May 10, 2022

Julie Gibbs, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

Here are five ways to address the modern-day ESG challenge.

Six Ways to Make Your Supply Chain More Socially Responsible

May 10, 2022

Melissa Hadhazy, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

The push for sustainable and socially responsible supply chains has increased with pressure from governments, investors and consumers, and companies that chose to respond quickly are already seeing the benefits.

Achieving ESG Goals in a Least-Cost Manner

May 10, 2022

Brandon Owens, SupplyChainBrain Contributor and Rod Robinson, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

ESG initiatives need to be executed in the right order to realize environmental, social and economic benefits. There’s no better place to start than with a clear-eyed view of spend categories.

Three Emerging Technologies for Measuring, Managing Social Performance in Supply Chains

May 10, 2022

Teresa Russell, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

Of the three ESG factors, social criteria represent some of the most pressing challenges in modern supply chain management.

Three Diversity Strategies to Strengthen the Supply Chain

May 10, 2022

Sophie Dabbs, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

Cultivating diversity and encouraging wellness boosts supply chain resilience — and bottom lines.

Supply Chain Recovery Demands Employee-First Solutions

May 10, 2022

Steve Anevski, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

The supply chain industry’s failure to meet workers’ needs, protect employees and prioritize employee-centric working conditions across multiple touch points is the next crisis to tackle on the path to real recovery.

ESG and the Evolution of Corporate Compliance

May 10, 2022

Jackson Wood, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

Businesses today are being held to new standards, thanks in large part to the rise of ESG frameworks that focus on long-term sustainability, ethical choices and other forward-thinking initiatives.

Relational Contracting for Building Healthier Supplier Relationships

May 10, 2022

Kate Vitasek, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

A look at the pioneering research and concepts behind formal relational contracts, with the goal of helping practitioners understand how such agreements can benefit their organizations.

Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility

The latest news, analysis, trends and solutions for sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) and their impact on supply chain management. New customer expectations for green and ethical products and practices are transforming the way companies do business — and requiring more supply chain transparency than ever before. As solutions continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies around the world are leveraging sustainability and CSR to stay ahead of the competition in their industries.