Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility

Survey Seeks Views on 'Green Ship Technologies' in Asian Maritime Sector

January 13, 2015

Despite ships being by far the most efficient form of transport, there is growing concern about climate change, the environmental state of the world's oceans and the air quality close to major shipping routes and ports which has led to ever more stringent legislation on emissions to both sea and air.

What Will We Do With All That Electronic Waste?

January 9, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Electronic waste is threatening to overwhelm our landfills.

Energy Matters Likely to Command Much of Administration's Attention in 2015

January 8, 2015

Politico

President Barack Obama's administration will spend 2015 taking on energy controversies from fracking to smog, from interstate air pollution to coal-burning power plants - and in December, his negotiators will head to Paris to try to reach a global agreement on climate change. In between all that, he just might make a decision on the Keystone XL pipeline.

Reducing Cost Continues to Be Top Driver Behind Corporate Sustainability Initiatives, Study Says

January 7, 2015

Environmental Leader

Cost remains the top driver of sustainability management initiatives, followed by regulations and investor/stakeholder pressure, according to Ecova's second annual survey, 2015 Energy and Sustainability Predictions: Findings from Leading Professionals.

How HD Supply Automated the Complex Task of Supplier Governance

December 18, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

The big North American distributor of industrial products was looking for a means to eliminate paper and curb the flood of e-mail exchanges generated by its supplier-management efforts. It also wanted to keep closer tabs on a growing supplier base. Time for an automated solution.

How Walgreens Slashed Energy Costs in Its Supply Chain

December 17, 2014

Nick Finia, Sr Mgr, Energy Mgt & Capital Infrastructure Investment, Walgreen Co.

U.S. EIA Issues Online Tool for Crude-Oil Import Analysis

December 16, 2014

U.S. Energy Information Administration

The U.S. Energy Information Administration has released a new U.S. Crude Oil Tracking Tool for use by policymakers, analysts and the public.

Labelmaster Offers Early 49 CFR Book for Hazmat Shipping

December 15, 2014

Labelmaster

Labelmaster is offering its Early 49 CFR book, with up-to-date domestic regulations for the shipping and transportation of hazardous materials, six months prior to release of the government’s new 49 CFR regs.

Managing the High-Risk Business of High-Tech

December 15, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

You would think that proper risk management would be top of mind for high-tech supply chain executives. So why do they keep getting it wrong?

Heavy Metals Contaminate China's Soil, Food Supply

December 12, 2014

Business Week

China's air and water pollution is more visible than its soil pollution and more often makes headlines. But recent government studies underscore the worrying extent of heavy-metal pollution tainting China's agricultural lands - and its food supply.

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.