Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility

World’s Food Supplies Get Slammed by Drought, Floods and Frost

July 26, 2021

Extreme weather is slamming crops across the globe, bringing with it the threat of further food inflation at a time costs are already hovering near the highest in a decade and hunger is on the rise.

Investors Back ClimateAi to Tackle $1.3 Trillion in Climate Risk Across Supply Chains

July 23, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

ClimateAi, a firm applying artificial intelligence to climate risk modeling, announced the launch of its Enterprise Climate Planning (ECP) platform.

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Watch: Why Slavery in Supply Chains Grew During the Pandemic

July 20, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Ingrid Verschuren, head of data strategy with Dow Jones, reveals the findings of research showing a surge in modern slavery during the lockdown prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Here's When EU’s Carbon Rules Would Hit Oil Guzzling Industries, Like Shipping

July 19, 2021

Bloomberg

The EU’s sweeping proposals to curb greenhouse emissions are likely to upend the continent’s oil demand over the years and decades to come. Here’s a run through the plans — and key timings — for aviation, shipping and makers of road-fuel.

A Look Inside a Space Systems Supply Chain

Driving Down Supply Chain Emissions Before Carbon Taxes Hit

July 19, 2021

Alan Kroeger, SCB Contributor

With help from satellite data and machine learning, organizations can calculate and monitor their supply chain carbon emissions.

Ten Ways Renewable Energy’s Boom Year Will Shape 2021

EU’s Bold Climate Plan Targets Cars, Planes and Trade

July 14, 2021

Bloomberg

The European Union rolled out a climate plan that will transform every corner of its economy — from how people heat their home to the cars they drive — as the bloc uses a massive overhaul of rules to position itself as a global leader on the environment.

California’s New Summer Normal Means Using Less Water and Electricity

July 13, 2021

Bloomberg

Power grid managers have sent urgent pleas on the past few days — begging residents to cut their electricity use to stave off blackouts. These calls are becoming a standard part of the summer, as residents are forced to adapt their lifestyles to the changing climate.

Hydrogen Fuel Is Changing the Future of Logistics

July 12, 2021

Cody Bateman, SCB Contributor

The hydrogen economy is upon us, and growing demand for the zero-carbon fuel has far surpassed supply.

Interos Releases Upgraded AI-powered Operational-Resilience Platform

July 8, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Interos, an operational resilience company, has announced enhancements to its AI-powered platform to deliver visibility into the extended supply chains of global organizations.

CASE STUDY

One Small Step for a Shipper Toward Embracing Electric Trucks

July 6, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Packaging product distributor Veritiv partnered with Penske Truck Leasing to pioneer the use of an electrically powered big rig in Southern California.

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.