Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility

Rails Tout Climate Edge Over Trucks, Wooing ‘Amtrak Joe’ Biden

March 3, 2021

U.S. freight railroads are trying to take advantage of a train enthusiast president who’s concerned about global warming with a lobbying campaign depicting their industry as a solution to climate change.

How Ethical Supply Chains Will Survive the Pandemic

March 1, 2021

Jerome Brustlein, SCB Contributor

Ethical brands must carefully select risk framework and standards that enable them to pivot supply-chain operations if needed.

Texas Reckoning: Living With Yesterday’s Tech, Built for Last Century’s Climate

February 26, 2021

Bloomberg

It’s not the new technology of renewable power that’s destabilizing the electric grid. It’s the new weather.

New Link Traces Beef From Amazon Rainforest to Grocery Stores

February 25, 2021

Bloomberg

Meatpacking powerhouses like JBS and Marfrig Global Foods have borne the brunt of watchdog efforts to root out illegal deforestation in Brazil’s beef industry. But a new report is transferring attention further down the supply chain.

Ship Giant Maersk Bids Farewell to New, Fossil-Fuel Only Ships

February 19, 2021

Bloomberg

A century after the global shipping fleet ran largely on coal, the world’s largest shipping line is taking a historic step toward not using fossil fuels for propulsion.

The End of Waste-Generating Supply Chains

Four Ways to Transform Recycled Waste Into Commodities Gold

February 18, 2021

A.J. Dilenno, SCB Contributor

Many businesses don’t realize that up to 40% of their trash — from post-consumer plastics such as hangers and water bottles, to metals, fibers, and even food grease — can be diverted from landfill to generate income.

Three Reasons to Prioritize Supply-Chain Sustainability This Year

February 17, 2021

Mike Sinkovitz, SCB Contributor

Within the supply chain, many businesses are acknowledging the many benefits that sustainable operations offer, and are pushing to advance their green initiatives.

In Texas’s Black-Swan Blackout, Everything Went Wrong at Once

February 17, 2021

Bloomberg

The greatest forced blackout in U.S. history was the result of a systemic and multifaceted failure — and there are no promises of when power will be restored.

Renewables Are the Only Winners in Historic Decline in Energy Demand

Why It’s So Hard for the Solar Industry to Quit Xinjiang

February 16, 2021

Bloomberg

Chinese solar companies are among 175 around the world that signed a non-binding pledge by a U.S. trade group to avoid forced labor. It will be much harder for them to actually cut ties with Xinjiang, the western China region facing increasing scrutiny for human-rights abuses.

Here's How Diverse Supply Chains Deliver Competitive Advantage

February 16, 2021

Bernadette Bulacan, SCB Contributor

Supplier diversity isn’t a new concept, but it’s one that will come into sharp focus in 2021.

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.