Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility

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

December 16, 2013

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.

P&G Reports Continued Improvements in Its Sustainability Programs

November 21, 2013

Procter & Gamble

Procter + Gamble Co. says its 15th Annual Sustainability Report demonstrates the company's commitment to helping people live better and more sustainably through an integrated approach to environmental and social responsibility. The report includes P+G's sustainability results from the past fiscal year and progress updates on the company's environmental and social responsibility goals for 2020.

Furniture Supply Chain Begins to Think Green

November 18, 2013

Mbiz

Suppliers to the office furniture industry better start paying close attention to the materials going into the pieces they're making. That's because the sustainability programs being implemented by the office furniture OEMs in West Michigan and beyond are increasingly demanding the suppliers provide more detailed information about the chemicals that go into their products.

Sustainable Food Packaging Developed in Europe

November 18, 2013

Packaging Europe

Using cutting-edge pulp molding equipment, researchers at Bangor University have begun a process of heating mixtures of ryegrass to press and mold into prototype fruit and vegetable packaging products.

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.