Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility

Pollution Threatens U.S., Canadian West Coast Fishing Industry

April 20, 2016

L.A. Times

The West Coast's abundant fisheries are at risk as the region's waters become more acidic, a group of scientists warn.

Rearward, March! Defense Department Awards Big Reverse Logistics Contract

April 19, 2016

Liquidity Services

The Department of Defense has retained Liquidity Services, Inc. a provider of reverse supply chain services, to manage and sell scrap assets generated by DoD installations throughout the continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and Guam. The Company expects to commence operations under the contract on Sept. 1, 2016.

Is It Really Burdensome to Disclose Your Climate-Related Risks?

April 14, 2016

CFO

Pressure is building on companies to disclose more information about their climate-related risks, but it remains to be seen whether such calls will actually pose a burden for more than a handful of isolated companies.

Thousand Businesses Reportedly Either Price Their Carbon Emissions or Plan To

April 1, 2016

Environmental Leader

Carbon pricing, in the form of a carbon tax or a cap-and-trade system, is used by businesses and governments all over the world to cut greenhouse gas emissions and, according to proponents, grow the economy.

$90M Dedicated to Promote Sustainable Supply Chains in Food Industry

March 29, 2016

Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation

The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, one of the world's largest conservation funders, announced more than $90m in grants designed to advance conservation by decoupling food production from negative environmental impacts.

Putting the Brakes on Fast Fashion

March 17, 2016

SupplyChainBrain

Zady's supply chain is markedly different from those of most apparel companies today. Here's how the company is working to slow the pace of a business that has become obsessed with speed, often at the expense of factory workers and the environment.

After Paris: How Manufacturers Can Reduce Their Greenhouse Gas Emissions

March 11, 2016

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The Paris Climate Agreement resulted in a commitment by 195 countries to enact strict policies to address global climate change. Now manufacturers will have to fall into line.

Supplier Diversity, By 2025

March 10, 2016

SupplyChainBrain

Analyst Insight: By 2025, issues such as globalization, social transparency, risk management and sustainability will bring new challenges to all the best procurement organizations around the world. For diverse suppliers, these changes will pose new challenges, while bringing new opportunities for those with a vision for the future. - Angie Li, Partner; Curtis Simpson, Manager; Kirsty A. McNally, Manager, all with Advisory Services of Ernst & Young LLP

Ford First Automaker to Join Coalition Promoting Sustainability in Electronics Field

March 2, 2016

Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company is proud to be the first automaker to join the Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition - a nonprofit group of leading electronics companies dedicated to improving the social, environmental and ethical conditions of their global supply chains.

Sustainability Still Critical for Chemical, Energy Industries

February 26, 2016

SupplyChainBrain

Analyst Insight: Companies competing in the chemical and energy industries continue to place a high priority on sustainability and environmental responsibility. The high visibility of these factors in today's society certainly helps make the case for sustainability and environmental responsibility in terms of maintaining a positive brand image. However, leading firms are also recognizing that efforts to drive sustainability and protect the environment are also helping to deliver additional value beyond brand image. - John Santagate, Research Manager, IDC

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.