Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility

THE SCB PODCAST

Podcast | How to Cut Down on Global Food Waste

September 11, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Each year, 1.3 billion tons of food are lost or go to waste — and a third of those losses occur in transit.

U.S., Europe Face Hurdles to Cut China Reliance for Rare Earths

September 10, 2020

Bloomberg

The U.S. and Europe’s ambition to boost production of rare raw materials used in electric vehicles and wind turbines and reduce dependence on China will face obstacles, including higher costs and environmental concerns.

Companies Start Paying Off 'Carbon Debt' to Erase Past Sins

September 3, 2020

Bloomberg

Companies routinely set targets for reducing their greenhouse gas emissions. But a new kind of environmental target is emerging that has been likened to paying reparations to victims of past injustice.

Unilever Will Spend $1 Billion to Rid Cleaning Products of Fossil Fuels by 2030

September 2, 2020

Bloomberg

When a company sets a goal to reach zero emissions within decades, it has to start cutting carbon on every possible front.

The End of Waste-Generating Supply Chains

Five Key Ideas to Keep in Mind When Fighting Climate Change

September 1, 2020

Akshat Rathi, Bloomberg

Years of research and evidence point to a convergence on a few central tenets.

Amazon Buys Electric Mercedes Vans in Green Effort

August 30, 2020

Bloomberg

The deal is Amazon’s biggest commitment to date to cut the carbon footprint of its delivery operations in Europe.

Walmart Cut 230 Million Tons of Emissions, With Supplier Help

August 27, 2020

Bloomberg

Walmart Inc. has cut 230 million metric tons of greenhouse gases out of its supply chain in the past three years, putting the world’s largest retailer on track to achieve its 2030 emissions goal.

Virus Era Threatens Europe’s War on Dirty Imports

August 25, 2020

Bloomberg

Europe’s plan to put a price on dirtier imports risks getting caught up in global trade tensions as the fallout from the pandemic eclipses climate change as the biggest challenge for governments.

Elon Musk Will Have a Hard Time Finding Clean Nickel

Elon Musk Will Have a Hard Time Sourcing Clean Nickel

August 25, 2020

Bloomberg

Elon Musk promises a “giant contract” with the miner that can supply nickel for Tesla Inc. batteries at low cost with minimal environmental impact, yet the industry’s messy track record may make that deal difficult to clinch.

California Doomed to Frequent Blackout Risk by Battery Shortage

August 20, 2020

Bloomberg

The Golden State is going to need a lot more batteries to weather the next climate-driven crisis — let alone to achieve its goal of a carbon-free grid.

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.