Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility

U.S. Energy Crisis Deepens With 5 Million in the Dark

February 16, 2021

The energy crisis that crippled Texas’s power system and sent prices soaring to record levels is deepening with at least 5 million people across the U.S. taking turns being plunged into darkness to avoid a total collapse of their grids.

Bringing the Battery Supply Chain Back Home

Battery Trade Dispute Could Test Biden’s Green Policy Plans

February 10, 2021

Bloomberg

The Biden administration’s first test of its climate change policy could come this week in a legal dispute over battery components seen as key to growing electric vehicle adoption in the U.S.

How to Speed Up Sustainability? With an Accelerator, of Course

February 8, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

For most businesses, in the economic train wreck that was 2020, sustainability took a back seat to survival.

EDITOR'S Q&A

Food Producers Face Deadline for Meeting GMO Labeling Rules

February 4, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

U.S. Department of Agriculture rules on the labeling of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in food are being extended to include smaller producers and sellers. The deadline for compliance is the end of this year, but some companies have yet to make the effort to determine whether they’re affected.

Why Your Supply Chain Is Brittle

February 2, 2021

Nulogy Corporation

Here's how agile networks can future-proof your bottom line.

California Outlines Strategy for Zero-Emission Vehicles by 2035

February 2, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

The strategy is meant to help stakeholders move with the scale and speed required to reach the state’s targets.

VIDEO

Watch: How Will the U.S. Address Climate Change?

February 1, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

James Thebaut, president of The Chronicles Group, stresses the need for immediate action by the U.S. on global climate change — but does the country still have credibility on an international stage?

ANALYSIS

Sustainable Sourcing Is Key for Next-Generation Procurement

February 1, 2021

Mercy Harper, SCB Contributor

Despite the many disruptions this past year, organizations are doubling down on their commitments to sustainable sourcing — and finding tangible benefits in terms of efficiency, speed and risk mitigation.

ANALYSIS

Achieving Environmental Sustainability in the New Normal

February 1, 2021

Tony Gray, SCB Contributor

Changes in supply-network structure, business operating models and consumer behavior offer the opportunity for firms to significantly improve environmental sustainability.

ANALYSIS

A Changed Role for Supply-Chain Sustainability

February 1, 2021

Alexis Bateman & Yin Jin Lee, SCB Contributors

Will sustainability programs be harnessed to help companies manage pandemic-related risks? Will there be a higher reputational risk for companies as worker welfare and safety issues attract more attention? Or will sustainability be sidelined until companies regain their pre-pandemic strength?

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.