Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility

E.U. Industry Sets Offshore Wind Targets

June 12, 2017

The governments of leading offshore wind markets, Germany, Belgium and Denmark joined industry leaders in signing a joint statement on boosting offshore wind development in Europe.

A Step Toward Zero Waste - Simple as a Fresh CEO?

June 9, 2017

Environmental Leader

Sock manufacturer Wigwam says it has been in the business of protecting the environment and using sustainable manufacturing practices for 112 years, but just recently discovered a significant - and easily solvable - sustainability problem: quality checks.

Here Are The Biggest Risks to Your Global Supply Chain

June 9, 2017

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

A new wave of protectionism is threatening the stability of global supply chains.

China Spins a Global Food Web From Mozambique to Missouri

June 8, 2017

Bloomberg

As China's government sets up farms in developing countries, the nation's food companies are scouring the world for premium products.

Priorities of Coral and Coal Clash in Aussie Sunshine State

June 7, 2017

The New York Times

As many Australians grapple with how to save their Great Barrier Reef from global warming, others are preoccupied with building one of the world's biggest coal mines nearby.

Shortage of Ethically Sourced Cobalt Causes Trouble for GE, Apple, Tesla

June 7, 2017

Environmental Leader

Major manufacturers like Tesla and General Electric are facing a severe shortage of ethically sourced cobalt, and the metal is expected to increase in demand by 500 percent, says OilPrice.com. Amazon, too, needs the metal for its Kindle, and other consumer electronics are contributing to the demand and resulting shortage of supply.

Responsible Supply Chains: More Manufacturers Develop New Best Practices

June 5, 2017

Industryweek

Economist Milton Friedman once said that "the social responsibility of business is to increase its profits." But then again, Friedman spent his entire career in academia - not manufacturing.

Environmental Policy Will Shift From Land to Sea As Demand for Shipping Doubles

June 5, 2017

Environmental Leader

Environmental policy will see a clear shift from land to sea, as shipping is (and will remain) the most efficient way to transport vast amounts of goods long-distance, according to the Norwegian Shipowners' Association chief executive Sturla Henriksen.

The Future of Fish: Investors Get Into Sustainable Aquaculture

June 1, 2017

Bloomberg

Farmed or wild? Local or imported? Organic? Or some certification you've never heard of?

There Aren't Enough Slaughterhouses to Support the Farm-to-Table Economy

May 30, 2017

Bloomberg

Everything at Blue Hill at Stone Barns in Pocantico Hills, N.Y., has a story. Servers, chefs, and farmers at the restaurant, which was recently ranked No. 11 in the world, are there to tell it to anyone with a few hundred dollars, several hours, and a reservation.

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.