Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility

City of Madrid Implements Large Smarter Cities Environmental Analytics Project

July 11, 2014

The City of Madrid and IBM, through its subsidiary INSA, announced the largest environmental services management project in Spain, designed to improve city life for all of Madrid's 3 million citizens. Using IBM's Smarter Cities technology, this initiative will help improve the delivery and efficiency of city services and provide citizens new tools to interact and communicate with the city council.

LNG Ships Calling Gothenburg to Gain Large Discount for Efficiency

July 9, 2014

Supply Chain Digital

Ships powered by liquefied natural gas can expect a substantial reduction in the port tariff when they call at the Port of Gothenburg in the future.

Telematics, Electrification to Drive Last-mile Delivery Optimization, Efficiencies, Report Says

July 7, 2014

ABI Research

E-commerce and globalization have changed the parcel delivery industry forever. However, while parcel volumes keep increasing so does the price of fuel, competition and pressure to reduce inner-city congestion.

The Continued Push to be 'Green' in Transportation

July 3, 2014

Supply Chain Digital

Investing in ways to become more environmentally friendly is good for business. It makes financial sense and helps to differentiate transport providers in an increasingly crowded market.

Nanotechnology in Manufacturing: Is It Toxic?

July 3, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Is the use of nanotechnology in manufacturing and poisoning workers?

Coca-Cola Begins Building 'Green' Plant in China

July 2, 2014

Environmental Leader

The Coca-Cola Co.'s $100m plant in China's South Harbin Industrial City, reportedly to be LEED-certified, is designed to accommodate nine production lines for both sparkling and still beverages, including Coca-Cola, Sprite, Fanta, Minute Maid and Ice Dew.

What's in Your Haul? The Specialized Nature of Retail Hazardous Waste Transport

July 1, 2014

Mike Rozembajgier, Vice President, Stericycle

Transporting retail hazardous waste classified by the Environmental Protection Agency is not the standard in the world of trucking and transportation. There are multiple layers of complex logistics and risks involved in transporting this type of waste, making it a special niche within hazardous materials hauling.

More Adventures in Sustainability: Keurig Green Mountain

June 30, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The latest sustainability report from Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. finds a green company getting even greener.

Forging Sustainable Supply Chains: It's No Easy Task

June 27, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Without question, creating sustainable global supply chains is a daunting challenge. But the biggest roadblock might be at the retail shelf.

Report Measures Use, Impact of Plastic in CPG Sector, Urges Sustainability Initiatives

June 26, 2014

Environmental Leader

The total natural capital cost of plastic in the consumer goods industry is more than $75bn per year, according to research released by the Plastic Disclosure Project, the UN Environment Programme and natural capital analysts Trucost.

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.