Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility

To Boost 'Factories of Future,' EC Promotes Re-use, Remanufacturing Projects

November 10, 2014

The European Commission has called for research projects that investigate re-use and remanufacturing, in a bid to develop the "factories of the future".

Manifesto Claims European Plastics Industry Unfairly Hobbled

November 10, 2014

Plastics News

The European plastics industry has published a manifesto alerting officials in Brussels to the many impediments it faces, and which it hopes will influence European Union policy.

Closing the Loop on Recycling - And Making Money in the Process

November 10, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Even in the age of recycling, forward and reverse supply chains have tended to be treated as separate disciplines. Now the world's largest retailer is partnering with major consumer goods manufacturers to help erase that distinction.

Is Compressed Natural Gas the Truck Fuel of the Future?

November 10, 2014

Patti M. Murdock, President, Clean Logistics Consulting

Supply Chains Are Only as Sustainable as Their Worst Supplier Participants

November 6, 2014

Industry Week

The road to creating user-friendly, science-backed, technology-enabled supply chains is paved with good sustainability intentions that get foiled by today's dynamic, global complexities. Achieving sustainability of scale requires involvement of the entire supply chain. To meet the needs of customers and markets, manufacturers need up-to-date and accurate information about their suppliers' materials and components.

A Supply-Chain Made of Paper: Is It Sustainable?

November 3, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Don't tell anyone, but deep into the Electronic Age, we're still using paper.

Boeing, Chinese Company Explore Converting Used Cooking Oil Into Aviation Fuel

October 28, 2014

eTurboNews

Boeing and Commercial Aircraft Corp. of China (COMAC) have opened a demonstration facility that will turn waste cooking oil, commonly referred to as "gutter oil" in China, into sustainable aviation biofuel. The two companies estimate that 500 million gallons (1.8 billion liters) of biofuel could be made annually in China from used cooking oil.

Proposed EPA Emissions Rule Called 'Illegal' by Industry Groups, States

October 27, 2014

Bloomberg BNA

An Environmental Protection Agency proposed rule that would require modified and reconstructed power plants to meet two different carbon dioxide emissions standards under separate provisions of the Clean Air Act is illegal, states and industry groups said.

Weighing the Environmental Impact of 3-D Printing

October 24, 2014

GreenBiz

From improved efficiency to more advanced fabrication possibilities, specialized 3-D printing sub-sectors are emerging that cater to an array of enterprise buyers with money to inject into the field. Machines can now produce materials with potential health applications, such as human cartilage, plus batteries, LEDs and motor components. But what is the environmental impact of 3-D printing?

New Head of European Shippers Council Pushes Green Logistics, Open Trade

October 23, 2014

Maritime Executive

Nik Delmeire, the newly appointed secretary general of the European Shippers' Council (ESC), has said it is time for businesses to measure, monitor and reduce emissions by freight transport. At the same time, the new European Commission should reduce existing trade barriers in the European Union. "Together these innovations can spur economic growth and create jobs," says Delmeire.

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.