Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility

Bayer Commits to Sustainable Supply Chain Worldwide

October 2, 2014

Bayer MaterialScience and bluesign technologies have joined forces to advance a sustainable textile industry supply chain globally.

The Drones Are Coming! What Are the Legal Implications?

September 19, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Delivery drones are on their way to your doorstep. And regulators are right on their tail.

Breaking the Logjam: How a Public-Private Partnership Aims to End Long Truck Queues at Marine Terminal Gates

September 17, 2014

Port Logistics Group

Embedding sustainability into the value chain –Unilever and Coca Cola Ent

September 15, 2014

Kuehne & Nagel Debuts Seafreight Carbon Calculator

September 10, 2014

Kuehne & Nagel International AG

Kuehne & Nagel International AG has developed a Global Seafreight Cargo Calculator.

Anheuser-Busch, Ryder Join to Convert Distributor's Diesel Fleet in Houston to Natural Gas

September 10, 2014

Environmental Leader

Ryder System has partnered with Anheuser-Busch to replace the beer company's 66 diesel tractor fleet in Houston with compressed natural gas-powered engines.

One Filing, 48 Agencies: Introducing the 'Single Window' for Trade Compliance

September 5, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

For international traders who are sick of filing documents with multiple regulatory agencies, help is on the way.

Voluntary Sustainability Standard Developed for Small-Appliance Industry

September 2, 2014

Appliance

The first voluntary U.S. sustainability standard for small appliances and floor care appliances has been released, intended to help portable and floor care appliance manufacturers evaluate the environmental sustainability of their products.

U.S. Seeks to Redefine 'Reverse Logistics' of Hazardous Materials

August 25, 2014

Trucking Info

The U.S. Transportation Department’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has proposed revising hazardous materials regulations when it comes to return shipments of certain hazardous materials by motor vehicle.

Virgin Atlantic Cargo Acquires 'Green' Containers

August 12, 2014

Virgin Atlantic Cargo

Virgin Atlantic Cargo has taken delivery of 802 lightweight air-cargo containers.

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.