Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility

Nanotechnology in Manufacturing: Is It Toxic?

July 3, 2014

Is the use of nanotechnology in manufacturing and poisoning workers?

Coca-Cola Begins Building 'Green' Plant in China

July 2, 2014

The Coca-Cola Co.'s $100m plant in China's South Harbin Industrial City, reportedly to be LEED-certified, is designed to accommodate nine production lines for both sparkling and still beverages, including Coca-Cola, Sprite, Fanta, Minute Maid and Ice Dew.

What's in Your Haul? The Specialized Nature of Retail Hazardous Waste Transport

July 1, 2014

Mike Rozembajgier, Vice President, Stericycle

Transporting retail hazardous waste classified by the Environmental Protection Agency is not the standard in the world of trucking and transportation. There are multiple layers of complex logistics and risks involved in transporting this type of waste, making it a special niche within hazardous materials hauling.

More Adventures in Sustainability: Keurig Green Mountain

June 30, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The latest sustainability report from Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. finds a green company getting even greener.

Forging Sustainable Supply Chains: It's No Easy Task

June 27, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Without question, creating sustainable global supply chains is a daunting challenge. But the biggest roadblock might be at the retail shelf.

Report Measures Use, Impact of Plastic in CPG Sector, Urges Sustainability Initiatives

June 26, 2014

Environmental Leader

The total natural capital cost of plastic in the consumer goods industry is more than $75bn per year, according to research released by the Plastic Disclosure Project, the UN Environment Programme and natural capital analysts Trucost.

UL Expands Information & Insights Division

June 25, 2014

UL LLC

UL LLC, the safety consulting and certification company, has expanded its Information & Insights (I&I) services division with the acquisitions of GoodGuide, IDES, Innovadex and The Wercs.

Solar Supply Chain Revenues Predicted to Increase in 2014

June 25, 2014

PV-Magazine

Analysis from IHS Technology forecasts a solid upturn for the global solar PV supply chain sector after a weak first six months of the year.

EPA Greenhouse Gas Limitation Strangles Business, Says Manufacturing Association Head

June 20, 2014

Roll Call

The Obama administration has taken its latest step away from the "all-of-the-above" energy strategy the president has professed to support, according to Jay Timmons, president and CEO of the National Association of Manufacturers.

Underwriters Labs Increases Supply Chain Services

June 19, 2014

Environmental Leader

Safety science company Underwriters Laboratories launched its Information & Insights division, created to meet the demands by businesses for more sustainably made products - including housewares, beauty supplies, cleaning products and consumer technologies from computers to smart devices - and sustainable supply chains.

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.