Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility

Free-Range Beef Bound by the Blockchain

May 22, 2018

In many ways, Wyoming Senator Ogden Driskill is an unlikely candidate to be leading the blockchain revolution in his home state.

What Is the True Cost of Eating Meat?

May 22, 2018

The Guardian

As concerns over the huge impact on the environment, human health and animal welfare grow, what future is there for the meat industry?

Getting Bangladesh’s Apparel Industry on the Map

May 21, 2018

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

It’s been just over five years since the collapse of a Bangladeshi factory complex took the lives of 1,135 workers. How can manufacturers and apparel brands ensure that such a tragedy never happens again?

U.S. Fines Cargo Ship Operator $1M for Polluting Waters

May 16, 2018

The Wall Street Journal

Some ship operators are still looking for ways to skirt an international ban on the release of oily waste into ocean waters, in some cases using a tool known as a “magic pipe” to bypass cleaning devices, despite a crackdown on the practice.

What Is the True Supply Chain Cost of Eating Meat?

May 16, 2018

The Guardian

As concerns over the huge impact on the environment, human health and animal welfare grow, what future is there for the meat industry?

Shell Spreads Its Bets Around as It Prepares for a Greener Future

May 16, 2018

The New York Times

There seems to be little about the scrappy energy company in central England that would appeal to Royal Dutch Shell, the button-down oil giant.

This Could Be the Biggest Advance in Aluminum Production in 130 Years

May 16, 2018

The Washington Post

Apple, the largest publicly traded company in the world, joined a major collaboration last week that could change how it gets one of the key components that makes its ubiquitous gadgets look so sleek: aluminum.

Cocoa Sustainability Projects Are Showing ‘Little Impact,' Report Says

May 15, 2018

Supply Management

The chocolate industry needs to ask itself hard questions because a decade of efforts to improve the living standards of cocoa farmers have produced little effect, according to a new report.

Your Next Pair of Sneakers Could Be Made From Recycled Gum

May 15, 2018

Fortune

Sneakers and gum have always had a strained relationship. But that could change soon.

Hydrogen Seen Rivaling Batteries to Supply Green Power

May 11, 2018

Industryweek

Hydrogen stored in Britain’s gas grid could be more effective for making use of excess renewable power than batteries.

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.