Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility

EDITOR'S Q&A

A Resource for Helping SME Supply Chains Get to Net-Zero Emissions

September 22, 2021

Johan Falk, co-founder of the Exponential Roadmap Initiative, explains how the SME Climate Hub will bring together businesses large and small to achieve ambitious goals for climate action on a global scale.

Biden Doubles Climate Pledge in Test to Spur Global Action

September 22, 2021

Bloomberg

President Biden’s pledge to double the money the U.S. will spend helping poorer nations fight climate change is drawing a mixed response from environmentalists. But the real test is whether he can win over Congress.

SAP Carbon Footprint Solution Helps Companies Redesign for Sustainability

September 20, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

SAP SE, an application software company, announced the availability of SAP Product Footprint Management, a solution that lets companies calculate carbon footprints for their products and improve sustainability across their supply chain.

Shippers Are Investing in Tech, Nearshoring to Bounce Back From Covid

September 20, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Stuck in a loop of fluctuating demand, capacity problems and ongoing disruptions, shippers and third-party logistics providers say they’re investing in technology that connects people, processes and information to navigate supply chain challenges, according to a new study.

Intel Recognized for Circular Economy Push That Cuts Landfill Waste

September 20, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

By adopting a circular economy approach, the world's largest semiconductor manufacturer is now sending less than 1% of returned products to landfills.

Responsible Supply Chains: 'Tier 1' Visibility No Longer Cuts It

September 16, 2021

Bindiya Vakil, SCB Contributor

Eighty percent of supply chain compliance and ethics failures originate from sub-tier suppliers. How can they be held accountable?

BlockApps Launches ‘TraceCarbon,’ A Net Zero Blockchain Network for Emissions Compliance

September 15, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

BlockApps, an enterprise blockchain platform provider, has launched its newest offering, the net zero TraceCarbon blockchain enterprise network.

Chainparency and Athena Advisory Announce Partnership to Provide Solutions for ESG and Sustainability

September 14, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Chainparency, a blockchain technology solutions company, and Athena Advisory, a technology advisory company, announced a partnership to provide comprehensive blockchain and big data/machine learning–based offerings to help enterprises with their ESG and sustainability goals.

Making Seeds to Withstand Climate Change Is Getting Harder

World Faces Growing Risk of Food Shortages Due to Climate Change

September 14, 2021

Bloomberg

Yields of staple crops could decline by almost a third by 2050 unless emissions are drastically reduced in the next decade.

Shipping Trade Groups Submit Plan for Global Carbon Tax

September 6, 2021

Bloomberg

The International Chamber of Shipping, which represents more than 80% of the world’s merchant fleet, submitted a plan to the industry’s global regulator for a charge on carbon dioxide emitted by vessels.

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.