Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility

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.

Hiring an Outside Expert in Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability to Facilitate Change

May 10, 2022

Greg Desnoyers, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

Having the right senior executive-level technical leadership is becoming increasingly critical to delivering on commitments for end-to-end ethical supply chains.

Top Sea Polluters Beg for Climate Rules That No Rival Can Avoid

May 5, 2022

Bloomberg

The ocean shipping industry, among the world’s biggest polluters, is asking a key regulator to overhaul its emissions directives so that all carriers are working off the same rulebook as they make the expensive changes needed to cut output of harmful carbons.

A Five-Step Guide to Responsible Sourcing and Procurement

May 5, 2022

Prasanna Rajendran, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

Procurement operations are vital to building a resilient supply chain, and sourcing is critical to that success.

An American Toymaker Doubles Down on Sourcing in China During the Pandemic

May 2, 2022

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

A least one U.S. consumer-products manufacturer has no intention of giving up on China anytime soon.

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Podcast | ‘Breaking the Bias’: What’s It Like to Be a Female Founder in Logistics Tech?

April 29, 2022

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

It’s tough enough starting a company. But for a female entrepreneur in the world of parcel logistics, it’s equally vital to promote diversity within the industry.

New Report Finds Slow Progress on Sustainable Plastic Packaging

April 25, 2022

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

In the effort to reduce the presence of plastic in consumer goods, packaging seems like a good place to start.

VIDEO

Watch: How Can We Supercharge the EV Rollout?

April 21, 2022

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Tony Lynch, managing director and senior leader in the North American Automotive Industrials Group of Alvarez & Marsal, details the dynamics of the electric vehicle market, including how original equipment manufacturers and suppliers are pivoting to support the product of EVs.

Ukraine War Gives U.S. LNG Chance to Shed Its Stigma

April 20, 2022

Bloomberg

The experts and employees of Cheniere Energy Inc., the largest U.S. exporter of natural gas, are part of a high-stakes campaign to show Europe that as it abandons Russian gas, it can substitute the American variety without fear. Their job is to find the most efficient leak detecting system.

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.