Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility

Supplying Lithium Gets Trickier As Electric Revolution Looms

August 31, 2017

Hidden within the salt flats high in the Andes mountains of South America are vast deposits of the lithium that Elon Musk may need for his electric-car revolution. But extracting the mineral from brine ponds created by Orocobre Ltd. has proved more difficult than expected.

Plastics Stories Help Boost Brands, Research Says

August 30, 2017

Environmental Leader

"Storied plastics" - or plastics that are collected by waste stream, sorted by material type and traced back to the original point of origin - are a good choice of material for use in packaging as companies attempt to improve their sustainability practices, research suggests.

Looking Ahead: The Bunkering Market After 2020

August 29, 2017

The Maritime Executive

Alok Sharma, head of commercial at Glencore subsidiary Inatech, recently spoke with The Maritime Executive about the outlook for bunkering. Inatech provides software solutions to both bunker suppliers and bunker buyers - giving it a perspective on both sides of the market.

Streetscooter Electric Delivery Van Extends DHL's Green Logistics Initiative

August 29, 2017

Air Cargo World

It may be hard to describe a 20-cubic-meter (706-cubic-foot), four-wheeled van as a "scooter," but such is the new designation of the latest collaboration between Deutsche Post DHL Group (DP-DHL) and Ford Motor Co.

Are You Running Out of Stuff? Here's How to Tell.

August 28, 2017

Environmental Leader

As populations grow and emerging markets industrialize, companies are facing a serious long-term challenge: how to meet surging consumer demand while minimizing environmental damage and sustaining the planet's natural resources.

Q&A: A Look at the Biggest Risks That Threaten Global Supply Chains

August 28, 2017

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

A new report examines the impact of protectionism, food and water scarcity - and the prospect of another energy crisis on supply chains in the U.S. and around the world.

Stymied by Water Footprint Assessment? This New Guide Can Help

August 24, 2017

Enviornmental Leader

A new handbook from the International Organization for Standardization aims to help companies understand how to undertake a water footprint assessment.

Manufacturers Call for Pause on U.S. LNG Export Permits

August 23, 2017

Maritime Executive

The Industrial Energy Consumers of America (IECA) has warned that the United States is set to use up 60 to 70 percent of its natural gas reserves by 2050 if all permitted LNG export terminals are built out.

A Trade Fight With Asia Could Sabotage the U.S. Solar Industry

August 22, 2017

Los Angeles Times

President Trump's most useful ally in his push to restore the dominance of coal, oil and gas in America could ultimately turn out to be a pair of bankrupt solar firms seeking help from the federal government getting back on their feet.

Environmental Groups Sue EPA Over Toxic Substances Control Act

August 21, 2017

Environmental Leader

Now that the Environmental Protection Agency has said it will evaluate chemicals according to their risk factors in an effort to get new products into the market, several environmental groups have said they are suing the agency.

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.