Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility

As COP26 Nears, the Toughest Goals Are Still Out of Reach

October 26, 2021

With six days to go until global climate talks kick off in Glasgow, the noise of announcements and initiatives is growing louder. The chances of success remain decidedly mixed.

Five Lessons From Covid: Looking Back to Keep Moving Ahead

October 24, 2021

Jay McHarg, SCB Contributor

As 2021 winds down, with the COVID-19 virus still permeating most aspects of life, what have we learned about it along the way that will fortify supply chains even after it recedes?

Another Attempt to Produce Rare-Earth Minerals in the U.S.

THE SCB PODCAST

Podcast | Where Will We Get the Rare Earth Minerals for Our Electric Cars?

October 15, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Are we on target for making zero-emission vehicles account for half of all cars sold in the U.S. by 2030? Not without enough rare earth minerals to build them.

Fashion Brands Have Gone Quiet on Xinjiang Cotton in Fear of Retaliation

October 15, 2021

Bloomberg

When a fashion industry sustainability group called out China over its treatment of Uyghur Muslims, the idea was to nudge Beijing toward human-rights reforms while cleaning up a troubled corner of the $60 billion global cotton business. Western brands have learned the hard way that things don’t work that way in China.

'Lots of Money' to Be Made in Shipping’s Future Fuels

October 12, 2021

Bloomberg

The race to wean shipping off oil and switch to cleaner fuels should prove lucrative for investors and is drawing interest from fund managers, according to Boston Consulting Group.

Logility Launches Corporate Responsibility Solution, Helping Businesses Track Social Compliance

October 6, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Logility, Inc., a provider of sustainable supply chain solutions, announced its latest software release, which supports corporate social responsibility and supply chain traceability goals.

Iron Battery Breakthrough Could Eat Lithium’s Lunch

October 1, 2021

Bloomberg

The world’s electric grids are creaking under the pressure of volatile fossil-fuel prices and the imperative of weaning the world off polluting energy sources. A solution may be at hand, thanks to an innovative battery that’s a cheaper alternative to lithium-ion technology.

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Watch: Ensuring Ethical Labor Practices in Extended Supply Chains

October 1, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Marcus Haggard, associate in the law firm of Perkins Coie, offers advice to companies on how to ensure compliance by their suppliers with ethical labor standards.

EDITOR'S Q&A

A Resource for Helping SME Supply Chains Get to Net-Zero Emissions

September 22, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Johan Falk, co-founder of the Exponential Roadmap Initiative, explains how the SME Climate Hub will bring together businesses large and small to achieve ambitious goals for climate action on a global scale.

Biden Doubles Climate Pledge in Test to Spur Global Action

September 22, 2021

Bloomberg

President Biden’s pledge to double the money the U.S. will spend helping poorer nations fight climate change is drawing a mixed response from environmentalists. But the real test is whether he can win over Congress.

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.