Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility

Hitting Zero-Waste Goals Said to Save Money, Help Companies Grow Their Business

December 22, 2015

Companies have a major financial incentive to achieve zero waste. In fact, says Eric Lombardi, executive director of Eco-Cycle International, "Waste equals wasted cash."

Ford to Add 13 Electrified Vehicles to Its Lineup By 2020

December 16, 2015

Ford Motor Co.

Ford is investing an additional $4.5bn in electrified vehicle solutions by 2020 as well as changing how the company develops vehicle experiences for customers.

Slow Down! Putting the Brakes on Fast Fashion

December 11, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Today's fashion industry is obsessed with getting product to store shelves quickly, changing out assortments constantly, and charging rock-bottom prices. But there's a price to be paid for that behavior.

Fifty European Airports Scheduled to Be Carbon-Neutral By 2030

December 8, 2015

Air Cargo World

At the recent COP21 climate change discussions in Paris, the European airport industry committed to raising the number of carbon-neutral airports in Europe to 50 by the year 2030.

By 2024, Sales of Vehicles Powered by Fuel Cells Could Top 228,000, Study Finds

December 3, 2015

Navigant Research

Annual sales of fuel cell vehicles, both passenger cars and buses, are expected to exceed 228,000 by 2024, according to a report from Navigant Research.

Green America Creates Center for Sustainability Solutions

December 1, 2015

Green America

Green America, an organization promoting sustainable economic activities, has created a Center for Sustainability Solutions.

Lower Operating Costs Said to Be Greatest Benefit of 'Green Building'

November 30, 2015

Environmental Leadership

The building industry is rapidly developing new technology to manage emissions and improve energy efficiency and water management, while also lowering operating expenses.

Colombian Manufacturer Teams With Truckers to Drive Down Carbon Emissions

November 24, 2015

SupplyChain@MIT

Companies often collaborate with suppliers and customers to reduce the carbon footprint of their freight operations. Colombian manufacturer Corona and the Center for Latin-American Logistics Innovation (CLI), based in Bogotá, Colombia, have teamed up with another important logistics player to lower carbon emissions: the truck driver community.

How to Motivate Your Supplier to Enforce Human Rights

November 20, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Corporations pay lip service to enforcing human rights and fair working conditions in offshore factories. But the deaths and injuries continue.

Drought-weary California Businesses, Consumers Await Debut of Desalination Plant

November 18, 2015

Environmental Leader

Four years into California's historic drought, a $1bn desalination plant is being built by Poseidon Water. The Carlsbad Desalination Project, 12 years in the making, will convert up to 56 million gallons of seawater daily into drinking water for San Diego County. It's the state's first major desalination plant and it could be an answer to the drought, which plagues much of the Western US.

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.