Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility

Pringles Among 'Worst Packaging Offenders,' Recycling Group Says

May 26, 2017

Pringles has been singled out as among the "worst packaging offenders" by the Recycling Association (RA).

How (and Why) Ikea, Apple Extend Control Across Their Supply Chains

May 25, 2017

Companies like Ikea and Apple have been investing in their supply chains in order to avoid unknown and potentially environmentally damaging activities from their suppliers by purchasing forest, building wind farms, and taking over plastics recycling plants. Ikea has purchased forest in Romania and the Baltics, while Apple has invested in forest in the US, writes The Guardian.

Waste Material Could Lead to U.S. Manufacturing Jobs

May 25, 2017

Industryweek

Waste material from the paper and pulp industry soon could be made into anything from tennis rackets to cars, according to Texas A&M AgriLife.

A Third of Factories Are 'Critically Non Compliant'

May 24, 2017

Supply Management

Almost a third of factories worldwide were rated as "critically non compliant" with ethical and sustainability standards in the first quarter of 2017, according to a supplier audit company.

Efficiency & Sustainability in Freight Management at Whirlpool

May 23, 2017

Kara Hegg, Head of North America Carrier Management, Whirlpool

Bacardi's Green Transportation Program

May 23, 2017

Frederick Stromeyer, Transportation Director, Bacardi

Green Freight Management at CSCMP

May 23, 2017

Rick Blasgen, President, CSCMP

Sustainable Packaging No Longer Optional, Retailers Say

May 19, 2017

Environmental Leader

Retailers and manufacturers have dictated that sustainable packaging is no longer just "nice to have," but is something they expect from the packaging industry, according to a new study from Smithers Pira.

Chamber of Shipping Makes Push for CO2 Reductions

May 19, 2017

Maritime Executive

At its annual general meeting in Istanbul last week, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has agreed to urge the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to adopt some dramatic CO2 reduction objectives - on behalf of the international shipping sector as a whole - in order to match the ambition of the Paris Agreement on climate change.

Changes in Vehicle Taxes, Emission Rules Are Testing Fleet Managers

May 18, 2017

Supply Management

Unprecedented changes coming to the fleet market in the next five years mean managers must keep up to date with policy and technology.

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.