Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility

EPA Competition to Award Grants for Diesel-Cleaning Projects at U.S. Ports

December 18, 2013

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing the availability of $4m in grant funding to establish clean diesel projects aimed at reducing emissions from marine and inland water ports, many of which are in areas that face environmental justice challenges.

Third-Party Logistics Factor into Your Green Supply Chain

December 16, 2013

Manufacturing.net

The supply chain is getting greener and discussions about sustainability are cropping up in more calls and conferences than ever before. What this means for you is that the "green-ness" of your supply chain will soon be a deciding factor for your manufacturer and shipper partners as well as your other customers.

Environment Around Retail Industry's Treatment of Hazardous Waste Is Constantly Changing

December 16, 2013

Environmental Leader

Retail hazardous waste management is an incredibly complex industry from both a logistics and regulatory standpoint. There's only one constant"”it is always changing.

Almost 70 Percent of Consumers Under 30 Consider Social Issues Before Buying, Study Says

December 16, 2013

KPMG

Retailers and manufacturers courting Gen X and Y shoppers this holiday season should introduce more transparency into their product labels and identify fair trade, conflict-free and environmentally friendly practices, according to a survey by KPMG LLP, the audit, tax and advisory firm.

Grocery Store Chain Unveils Natural Gas Powered Truck Fleet and Fill Station

December 11, 2013

Supervalu Inc.

Food is now arriving at grocery store shelves across the East Coast with a smaller carbon footprint, thanks to the recent purchase by Supervalu Inc. of 35 Class 8 Volvo trucks that operate on compressed natural gas (CNG).

Labor Abuse in Asia: A Problem That Won't Go Away

December 9, 2013

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

It's no secret that working conditions in overseas factories are often miserable. Manufacturers and retailers, bombarded by decades of public outcry, have had plenty of time to do something about it. So why are we still having this discussion?

Why the U.S. Transportation System Is Falling Apart

December 6, 2013

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

What's eating the American transportation infrastructure? Corrosion.

Maersk Looks to LNG as New Energy Source

December 2, 2013

Shipping Watch

LNG could become the future fuel for Maersk Line. The group is currently negotiating the possibility of using the liquid natural gas with Russian energy giant Gazprom.

Maersk Contracts for More Environmentally Sustainable Coatings for Ocean Containers

November 26, 2013

Valspar

Valspar Corporation, a global player in the paint and coatings industry, will provide Valspar Aquaguard waterborne coating for shipping containers manufactured in Maersk Container Industry's operations in Dongguan, China. With this agreement, manufacturing of a significant share of dry goods containers will convert from solvent borne coatings to Valspar Aquaguard waterborne coating.

'Garbitrage' Proposed as Way to Make Recycling Profitable for Municipalities and Companies

November 22, 2013

Forbes

Five years ago, Waste Management recycled around 6 million tons of materials in the U.S., according to CEO David Steiner. It set a goal of recycling 20 million tons by 2020 and began up to $100m a year in recycling facilities 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.