Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility

Six Steps to an Ethical and Sustainable Supply Chain

January 21, 2020

Manufacturers today face increasingly complex challenges, from economic instability to compliance pressures and heightened global competition.

THE SCB PODCAST

Podcast | 100,000 Assessments: Is There Progress in Supply-Chain Sustainability?

January 17, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

What’s to be learned from 100,000 assessments of sustainability in global procurement?

Returnable Packaging and IoT: Keys to a More Sustainable Supply Chain

January 13, 2020

Premsai Sainathan and Ana Maria Giménez, SCB Contributors

As consumers become more eco-conscious, they push brands to adopt more sustainable practices. Many have responded by increasing their reliance on returnable industrial packaging.

How SMB Carriers Can Reduce Carbon Emissions

December 17, 2019

Sydney Wess, SCB Contributor

Because of its importance in all types of business, the supply-chain industry is uniquely positioned to make big impacts from the adoption of green practices.

Coal Power Seen Falling by Record, Helping Emissions Growth Slow

December 13, 2019

Bloomberg

Electricity generated from coal-fired plants is set to fall by a record 3% this year, according to a recent report.

LED Technology Isn't All That Sustainable

December 11, 2019

Declan Barrett, SCB Contributor

For starters, LED fixtures have a finite lifespan because they have no serviceable parts.

Whiskey Makers Are Bidding For Climate-Conscious Drinkers

December 9, 2019

Bloomberg

A growing number of booze makers are putting their own spin on making greener alcohol.

Rent the Runway CEO Says Access, Not Ownership, Is Fashion’s Future

December 9, 2019

Bloomberg

Fashionistas in 2020 aren’t going to obsess over owning the trendiest clothes. They’ll be more interested in having access to them.

DHL Launches Cubicycle in New York City to Test the Use of Cargo Bikes to Alleviate Traffic Congestion

December 4, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

DHL, an international express shipping company, is rolling out its Cubicycle in New York City, participating in a pilot program to test the use of cargo bikes to alleviate traffic congestion as well as lessen air and noise pollution in the city’s crowded streets.

Supply Chain Has a Labor Abuse Problem

December 4, 2019

Helen Atkinson, SCB Contributor

You’d be forgiven for believing that low-paid, non- or modestly skilled jobs in the supply chain are on the verge of being phased out by automation — especially the boring and repetitive ones.

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.