Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility

The Environmental Impact of Cross-Border E-Commerce

October 3, 2019

Bernard Schreiner, SCB Contributor

Retailers need to take the lead in educating consumers about the environmental impact of last-mile delivery options.

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Human Rights Abuses in Xinjiang Threaten to Taint All China-Sourced Supply Chains

September 25, 2019

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Multiple reports are emerging from Xinjiang about human rights abuses against the indigenous Uyghur population, including mass detentions and the use of forced and child labor in local factories.

Toyota Is Trying to Figure Out How to Make a Car Run Forever

September 13, 2019

Bloomberg

Put together the best solar panels money can buy, super-efficient batteries and decades of car-making know-how and, theoretically, a vehicle might run forever.

Trade War Casts Shadow Over Climate Message: Frankfurt Auto Show

September 11, 2019

Bloomberg

Geopolitical volatility adds another layer of uncertainty to an industry in the midst of a radical overhaul as the end of combustion-engine era looms.

China Is Already Winning the Next Great Race in Electric Cars

September 5, 2019

Bloomberg

Battery packs clamber up a conveyor belt before dropping into a flame-proof chamber, where they are crushed into gray metallic mush, a cocktail containing the car fuel of the future.

Vegan Sea Urchin Will Soon Start Showing Up on Sushi Counters

August 22, 2019

Bloomberg

The meat-free movement is finding its way into strange and exotic dishes.

You Don’t Have Time to Neglect Worker Safety

August 19, 2019

John Herr, SCB Contributor

Companies can’t afford not to put a premium on the safety of their workers in global supply chains.

America’s Obsession With Beef Is Killing the Leather Industry

August 14, 2019

Bloomberg

Just as the American love for meat has caught on around the globe, so too has the abandonment of leather, from clothing to car seats.

Changing Climate May Lead to Food Shortages, UN Report Warns

August 8, 2019

Bloomberg

The report, prepared by more than 100 scientists, is one of a series coming from the United Nations group aimed at driving global discussions on climate change.

A Deluge of Batteries Is About to Rewire the Power Grid

August 6, 2019

Bloomberg

By 2050 solar and wind will supply almost half the world’s electricity, bringing to an end an energy era dominated by coal and gas.

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.