Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility

Five Eco-Friendly Ways to Scale Up Your Logistics

May 30, 2021

Craig Powell, SCB Contributor

Scaling up operations doesn't have to be environmentally detrimental.

The Oil That Cooked Our Fries Is Now Refueling Our Airplanes

May 20, 2021

Bloomberg

The world’s biggest maker of renewable diesel says it’s creating a new market for low-carbon jet fuel as passengers slowly return to the skies.

Cheaper, Greener and City-Friendly: Enter the Automated Last Mile

May 14, 2021

Guy Bloch, SCB Contributor

As the world grapples with high levels of air and water pollution resulting from freight transportation, and emission rates rise with increasing urbanization, sustainability issues surrounding congestion and delivery become more significant.

America’s First Big Offshore Wind Farm Has Been Approved

May 11, 2021

Bloomberg

The long-stalled push to build massive wind farms in the Atlantic Ocean along the U.S. East Coast took a crucial step forward as the Biden administration approved plans for a project off Martha’s Vineyard.

Energy Efficiency-as-a-Service Is the Latest Tool to Combat Climate Change

May 10, 2021

Jamie Feltes, SCB Contributor

With financing options backed by the U.S. Department of Energy, "EEaaS" is a low-cost, low-risk way to invest in clean energy.

Using Data Analytics to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

May 10, 2021

Paul Beavers, SCB Contributor

The benefits of harnessing the enormous volume of data captured by transportation and logistics industries cannot be overstated.

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Watch: Building the Supply Chain for ‘Green’ Cars

May 6, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Simon Croom, professor of supply chain management at the University of San Diego School of Business, discusses what it will take for Volkswagen and other automakers to create a truly green vehicle and its supporting supply chain.

Ware2Go Announces a Carbon Offset Shipping Network Across All Shipments

May 5, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Ware2Go, a specialist in 1- to 2-day shipping guarantees, has announced a new initiative to offset carbon emissions for all small parcel, LTL, FTL, and air shipments within their network.

The Path to Sustainable Business Is Through the Supply Chain

May 5, 2021

Alex Saric, SCB Contributor

A variety of social movements gathered under the banner of sustainability also bring supply chain visibility challenges.

E-Commerce Seeks the Path to a Zero-Emissions Future

May 3, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Which portion of an e-commerce delivery has the bigger impact on carbon emissions — the first mile, or the last?

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.