Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility

Why Is China Suddenly Leading the Climate Change Effort? It's a Business Decision.

June 30, 2017

China watchers and other commentators debate China's resolve and capability to fill the political vacuum left by the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris climate accord this month. Why would China be eager to take leadership on climate change? To understand this transition requires looking more closely at the interests and motivations of the Chinese leadership in the rapid growth and development of Chinese renewables.

Offshore Kites Ready to Transform Wind Technology

June 29, 2017

Maritime Executive

Kite Power Systems of Scotland has secured a £2m ($2.5m) equity investment from the Scottish Investment Bank for its offshore wind generation kite.

Spurred by Consumer Demand, Carlsberg Pledges to Reduce Water Use, Reach Zero Emissions

June 28, 2017

Environmental Leader

Beer brewer Carlsberg Group has set a new goal of reducing water usage at its breweries by 50 percent by 2030, following an analysis of water risk in conjunction with WWF. Reaching the goal will require "technological breakthroughs at brewery level" - as well as collaborations with partners in high-risk catchment areas to ensure long-term water availability, says Jochem Verberne, global partnership director at WWF International.

These Companies Are America's Hungriest Wind and Solar Power Users

June 28, 2017

The New York Times

Major U.S. corporations such as Wal-Mart Stores Inc and General Motors Co have become some of America's biggest buyers of renewable energy, driving growth in an industry seen as key to helping the United States cut carbon emissions.

Plastic Pollution in the Antarctic Is 'Worse Than Expected,' Research Shows

June 27, 2017

Maritime Executive

The levels of microplastic particles accumulating in the Antarctic are much worse than expected, according to U.K. scientists.

Ford Explores Bamboo Fiber for Lighter Materials, Stronger Supply Chain

June 26, 2017

Environmental Leader

Ford Motor Co. is the second major automaker in recent weeks to make the news for focusing on sustainably sourced materials for use in manufacturing.

Race Is on to Mine Metal Powering Electric Vehicles

June 23, 2017

Bloomberg

The race is on to supply more of the cobalt needed for batteries in the fast-growing market for electric vehicles - and that means fresh competition for the big players Glencore Plc and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Sustainability in Supply Chains Is Driven by Positive Business Outcomes, Study Says

June 22, 2017

Environmental Leader

An overwhelming percentage of manufacturing suppliers say that they undertake sustainability measures because they have tangible business value.

Vertical Farming Gets Real: Bowery Raises $20M for Its 'Post-Organic' Warehouse Farm

June 21, 2017

Forbes

As indoor farming goes from fantasy to reality, Bowery Farming raised $20m for its "post-organic" vertical farm from a group of investors, including General Catalyst, GGV Capital and GV (formerly Google Ventures), better known for betting on technology than on agriculture.

Apple Issues Bond to Finance Clean Energy, Advance Closed-Loop Supply Chain

June 20, 2017

Bloomberg

Apple Inc., which issued the biggest green bond ever sold by a U.S. corporation last year to finance projects fighting global warming, is doing it again.

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.