Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility

Sedex Partners With World Bank on Open Supply Chain Platform

June 13, 2014

Sedex Global, a specialist in aiding companies in the development of responsible and ethical business practices within their supply chains, has partnered with the World Bank Institute to develop the Open Supply Chain Platform.

AB InBev Initiates Carbon Emissions Cut in Logistics

June 12, 2014

Environmental Leader

Anheuser-Busch InBev pledged to reduce the company's carbon emissions in logistics operations by 15 percent by the end of 2017 against a 2013 baseline.

How Railroads Are Investing in Transportation's Future

June 11, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

BNSF will spend $5bn on infrastructure this year, topping its record $4bn investment last year, says Steve Bobb, chief marketing officer. In addition to maintaining and improving service and capacity, BNSF will invest in logistics hubs and other future-focused infrastructure.

Start-up Focuses on LNG Supply, Logistics Services for Remote Operations in Northeast Canada

June 6, 2014

Environmental Leader

Stolt-Nielsen Gas (SNG), SunLNG Holding (SunLNG) and LNGaz have teamed up to provide natural gas to remote mining operations and other industrial customers in northeast Canada at a lower cost than diesel and residual fuel oil, which are the primary energy sources today.

A Holistic Approach to Sustainable Packaging

June 4, 2014

Tim McInerney, Dir., Sustainable Solutions, Sealed Air

Oil Trains Face Criticism in North America

June 3, 2014

Marine Link

Several spots along North America's new oil-by-rail corridors find residents and officials restless, following six fiery derailments in the past 10 months. Some want to limit or halt the traffic, fearful that existing precautions will not prevent deadly blasts, air and waterway pollution, or nuisances including nasty odors.

Ocean Carriers Search for Best Emission Reduction Technology

June 3, 2014

Handy Shipping Guide

In a recent decision affecting ocean freight operators, the International Maritime Organization's Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) adopted amendments to the MARPOL Convention to set a date for the implementation of "Tier III" standards within emission control areas (ECAs) and to make the IMO Member State Audit Scheme mandatory.

Could Natural Gas Enable Longer Intermodal Shipments?

June 3, 2014

Fleet Owner

The lower cost of fuel for natural gas-powered highway tractors compared to their diesel-fired brethren could make it more profitable for trucking companies to engage in longer lengths of haul for intermodal shipments.

Walmart Ramps Up Sustainability Effort, 'Invites' Suppliers to Join

June 2, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. doesn't do things on a small scale. So when it moved to expand its global sustainability effort, the retailing giant acted true to form.

'Green' Is More Than Good - It's Essential to the Bottom Line

May 30, 2014

Industry Week

Green is much more than an environmental imperative or social responsibility cause – it's an essential strategy for savvy businesses looking to differentiate and grow the bottom line. And it's important to every aspect of business, starting with manufacturing.

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.