Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility

Eco-friendly 'Green' Packaging Market Should See Significant Growth Through 2020, Report Says

January 27, 2016

The global market for green packaging - comprising recyclable, reusable and degradable packaging - is predicted to grow at a combined annual growth rate of more than 7 percent through 2020, according to Technavio.

Solar PV Sales Expected to Top $1Tr by 2024

January 26, 2016

Navigant Research

Global revenue from solar photovoltaic installations is expected to total more than $1.2tr from 2015 to 2024, according to a report from Navigant Research.

Ocean Shipping Industry Should Be Taxed on Carbon Output, IMF Urges

January 15, 2016

Maritime Executive

A report released this week by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) states that carbon taxes should be levied against the shipping industry.

Value of Global Carbon Market Rises 9 Percent in 2015

January 14, 2016

Environmental Leader

Carbon markets are booming, according to two new reports, and business is playing a key role.

Freight Regulation and Profitability: Can We Strike a Balance?

January 11, 2016

Want to get a sense of how new federal regulations will affect transportation tomorrow? Look at California today.

Indoor Environmental Air Quality Products Market to Top $7Bn By 2024, Report Says

January 7, 2016

Navigant Research

The market for indoor environmental and air quality (IEAQ) technologies used in new construction and retrofit applications is expected to grow from $4.2bn in 2015 to $7.1bn by 2024, according to a Navigant Research report.

Tech, Environment, Cybersecurity Among Major Issues Facing Boards in 2016

January 5, 2016

Harvard Law School

Organizations are faced with many critical challenges - including rapidly changing technology, environmental risks, regulatory and legal requirements, major shifts in markets, ethical breaches, and big data and cybersecurity issues - that threaten their long-term success and sustainability.

Domtar's Paper Trail Now Available in French

January 5, 2016

Domtar Corp.

Domtar Corp. has issued the latest update of The Paper Trail, its interactive site designed to help customers trace the environmental impacts of their paper purchases.

Big Ships, Small Infrastructure: A Recipe for Disaster

January 4, 2016

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

By the time you read this, the largest containership ever to call a U.S. port will have visited the ports of Los Angeles and Oakland. It won't be the last. But will regulation and environmental pressures prevent carriers from developing the infrastructure needed to handle these seagoing behemoths?

Hitting Zero-Waste Goals Said to Save Money, Help Companies Grow Their Business

December 22, 2015

Environmental Leader

Companies have a major financial incentive to achieve zero waste. In fact, says Eric Lombardi, executive director of Eco-Cycle International, "Waste equals wasted cash."

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.