Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility

Using Millions of Maggots to Slow Down Climate Change

May 14, 2020

Decomposing garbage in landfills produces about 5% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions. Many countries have banned organic waste from them, so finding an alternative use for decomposing garbage is a business that’s becoming increasingly attractive.

Renewables Are the Only Winners in Historic Decline in Energy Demand

China’s Great Energy Shift Sets Mega Hybrid Projects in Motion

May 13, 2020

Bloomberg

In China’s latest efforts to pit renewable energy against fossil fuels, it is again betting on size.

Why You Need Standards to Assess Supplier Compliance

May 5, 2020

Joe Carson, SCB Contributor

Investors are increasingly pushing companies toward ethical and responsible behavior.

Renewables Are the Only Winners in Historic Decline in Energy Demand

May 1, 2020

Bloomberg

The coronavirus lockdown will cause the biggest drop in energy demand in history, with only renewables managing to increase output through the crisis.

When Will Blockchain Be Ready for the Supply Chain?

April 27, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

At a time when supply chains are fracturing as a result of the global coronavirus pandemic, is blockchain the solution?

FourKites Introduces Supply Chain Sustainability Dashboard

April 23, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

FourKites, a provider of predictive supply chain visibility, recently announced the availability of a free Sustainability Dashboard to provide customers with visibility into the environmental impact of their supply chain operations.

Ensuring Sustainability in E-Commerce Fulfillment

April 22, 2020

Diana Mueller, SCB Contributor

As consumer awareness of the environmental impact of online purchases grows, sustainability becomes a larger and a more strategic issue for supply-chain leaders.

Will Circular Economies Rise From the Pandemic’s Ashes?

April 21, 2020

Bloomberg

Until the coronavirus started its march across the globe, 2020 looked to be the year when meaningful plastic-use restrictions would finally take hold.

How E-tailers Can Go Green, Deliver on Time — and Still Make Money

April 20, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

With all the recent attention paid to plastic and the damage that it’s wreaking on the environment, one might assume cardboard to be the acceptable “green” alternative. Think again.

‘Social Washing’ Is a Growing Headache for ESG Investors

April 16, 2020

Bloomberg

The coronavirus outbreak is prompting investors to put a greater emphasis on the “S” of ESG — and consider how companies treat employees during the pandemic.

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.