Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility

Avoiding Compassion, Preparedness and Disaster Fatigue

February 8, 2022

Since 2017, our country has dealt with numerous unprecedented disasters, including a global pandemic. These catastrophes have had the positive effect of inspiring businesses to intensify their disaster preparation and humanitarian efforts. At the same time, they have increased the possibility that companies will want a break from that level of vigilance and selflessness once things return to normal. Now is the time to adopt best practices that will help offset the dangers of disaster ennui and compassion fatigue.

Biden’s Electric Vehicle Plan Faces Jam From Cultural Divide

February 3, 2022

Bloomberg

President Joe Biden wants electric vehicles to account for 50% of new car sales by 2030. But to meet that target he may have to sell the cars to a skeptical demographic: Donald Trump voters.

VIDEO

Watch: Are Businesses Living Up to ESG Requirements?

February 3, 2022

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

A review of how good a job companies are doing in adhering to their promises in the areas of environmental, social and governance (ESG), with two attorneys from Crowell & Moring LLP.

VIDEO

Watch: Time for a Fresh Commitment to ESG

February 1, 2022

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Amy Brachio, global business consulting leader with EY, explains why companies must move forward now with policies to ensure compliance with environmental, social and governance (ESG) requirements.

Nestle to Pay Cocoa Farmers Cash Incentives to Fight Child Labor

January 31, 2022

Bloomberg

Nestle SA will offer cocoa farmers and their families in the Ivory Coast cash incentives that aim to reduce child labor, as the chocolate industry faces growing scrutiny over the problem.

Smithfield’s Ambitious Plans to Cut Food Waste in the Supply Chain

January 26, 2022

Helen Atkinson, Senior Editor

The world's biggest pork producer is aiming to halve its U.S. food waste by 2030.

THE SCB PODCAST

Podcast | The Fashion Apparel Supply Chain Has a Visibility Problem

January 21, 2022

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Is sustainability in fashion in the apparel supply chain?

New Zero Emissions Service Helps North American Air and Sea Customers Offset Carbon Footprints

January 19, 2022

SupplyChainBrain

Gebrüder Weiss, a global freight forwarder, has introduced its new Zero Emissions service to its customers in North America.

Greenbrier Unveils Innovative Freight Railcar

VIDEO

New Railcar Design Aims to Reduce Industry's Emissions

January 19, 2022

SupplyChainBrain

Moving freight by rail is the most environmentally friendly mode of ground transport, with the average U.S. railroad moving one ton of freight 470 miles per gallon of fuel. A new type of railcar aims to further improve the industry’s footprint.

Clean Energy Shift Doesn't Threaten Saudi Arabia's Oil Empire

January 14, 2022

Helen Atkinson, Senior Editor

Most transportation today relies on hydrocarbon fuel sources. And despite dreams of a green energy revolution, that’s not likely to change in the near future, according to one of America's foremost experts on Saudi Arabia.

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.