Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility

New Tech Promises to Cut Costs, Carbon Emissions in Plastics Manufacturing

August 23, 2016

A new technology could dramatically reduce the costs and carbon emissions in the manufacturing of the world's plastics supplies, according to researchers from Exxon Mobil and the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Administration Rolls Out New Fuel-Economy Standards for Trucks

August 19, 2016

The Washington Post

The Obama administration has finalized new fuel-economy standards for large trucks, buses and other heavy-duty vehicles, the latest in a series of efforts aimed at slashing greenhouse gas emissions and weaning the nation from its dependence on fossil fuels.

How Companies Are Tackling the Challenge of Risk Management

August 15, 2016

SupplyChainBrain

A conversation with corporate thought leaders about the growing awareness of the need for a vigorous supply-chain risk-management effort, and how they're working to achieve that goal.

Recyclable Packaging Market Expected to Grow 7 Percent Worldwide Through 2020

August 12, 2016

Technavio

Technavio analysts forecast the global recyclable packaging materials market to grow at a CAGR of over 7 percent from 2016 to 2020.

Website Devoted to Energy Efficiency in Maritime Projects

August 9, 2016

Maritime Executive

The IMO has launched Glomeep.imo.org, a website with information about energy-efficient technologies - covering areas such as machinery, propulsion systems, hull improvements and energy recovery.

Zero Impact Isn't Enough: Going 'Net Positive' for Global Sustainability

August 5, 2016

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

When it comes to assessing the impact of business practices on the environment, the bar is being raised. Mere sustainability is no longer enough: now it's all about becoming "net positive."

So, Maybe Plastic Isn't So Bad for Environment After All?

July 29, 2016

Plastics News

There isn't a single person in the plastics industry who hasn't been regularly bombarded with concerns from all sides about the environmental costs of plastic production and use. But a new study takes some of the sting out, finding the environmental cost of using plastics in consumer goods and packaging is nearly four times less than replacing plastics with alternative materials.

In the Internet Age, Supply Chain Is Still a Risky Business

July 18, 2016

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

All the technology in the world won't protect you against the myriad of events that can severely disrupt a global supply chain.

As E-Commerce Grows, More Emphasis Needed on Reverse Supply Chain

July 15, 2016

Retail Dive

Over the years, retailers have become very good at the supply chain - the process of getting goods from the manufacturing plant to the customer. But today, many retailers face a different challenge: taking those goods back, a process referred to as the "reverse supply chain."

Is 'Green' an Economic Boon to Ocean Shipping or Just Another Cost

July 14, 2016

Maritime Executive

While diesel engines remain the norm in shipping, competitors like LNG are becoming both more feasible and more available. Part of the reason is the rapid expansion of Sulfur Emission Control Areas (SECAs) across North America and Europe. So the critical question becomes: Does "green" propulsion allow the merging of economic efficiency with environmental benefits, or is it just another compliance cost for the shipping trade?

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.