Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility

BP: Global Energy Demand to Increase 30 Percent by 2035

January 31, 2017

BP's Energy Outlook predicts that global energy demand will increase about 30 percent by 2035, driven by increasing prosperity in developing countries, partially offset by rapid gains in energy efficiency.

Survey: Consumers Are Looking at Product Origins, Demanding More Transparency

January 31, 2017

Material Handling & Logistics

Home goods and apparel manufacturers: Consumers are voicing their concerns. With a new president focused on protecting products born in the U.S., consumers may be looking more closely at product origins, and could demand more transparency, according to a survey conducted by Harris Poll.

Study: More Businesses Must Work With Suppliers to Curb Climate Change

January 30, 2017

The New York Times

Too few businesses are working with their suppliers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, according to study that praised 29 companies including General Motors, Sky and Sony Corp for taking the lead.

Hewlett-Packard, General Motors Save Suppliers $12Bn By Reducing Emissions

January 27, 2017

Environmental Leader

Hewlett-Packard, General Motors and Bank of America are among the major purchasers that are saving billions and reducing emissions by working with their suppliers to improve environmental management, according to a CDP report.

How Can We Drive Organizational Change?

January 27, 2017

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

At some point, every organization must change in order to survive. How do we combat the natural human tendency to resist it?

Waste-Cutting App Helps Suppliers Redistribute Unwanted Food

January 26, 2017

Supply Management

An online marketplace for suppliers to buy and sell surplus food has been created by British supermarket Asda to cut waste.

Report: Supply Chain Audits Work For Corporations, But Not Planet

January 26, 2017

Forbes

A new report argues that supply chain audits are ineffective at improving compliance and act merely to embed an unhealthy status quo in multinational offshore sourcing.

Lingerie Maker Victoria's Secret Looks To Uncover Supply Chain Issues

January 26, 2017

The New York Times

Lingerie giant Victoria's Secret, famed for its racy bras and thongs, has pledged to trace the sources of its wood-based fabrics, joining the ranks of fashion companies addressing human rights and deforestation, its parent company said.

How Ikea's $1Bn Supply Chain Investment Could Boost Its Profits And Brand

January 25, 2017

Environmental Leader

Ikea says it will invest $1.1bn in forestry and companies developing recycling technologies, renewable energy and biomaterials as part of the retail giant's plan to secure a long-term supply of sustainable materials for its products.

Agricultural Giant Takes On Supply Chain Deforestation

January 25, 2017

Supply Management

One of the world's largest privately-owned corporations has taken steps to tackle deforestation in its supply chains.

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.