Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility

China Is Already Winning the Next Great Race in Electric Cars

September 5, 2019

Battery packs clamber up a conveyor belt before dropping into a flame-proof chamber, where they are crushed into gray metallic mush, a cocktail containing the car fuel of the future.

Vegan Sea Urchin Will Soon Start Showing Up on Sushi Counters

August 22, 2019

Bloomberg

The meat-free movement is finding its way into strange and exotic dishes.

You Don’t Have Time to Neglect Worker Safety

August 19, 2019

John Herr, SCB Contributor

Companies can’t afford not to put a premium on the safety of their workers in global supply chains.

America’s Obsession With Beef Is Killing the Leather Industry

August 14, 2019

Bloomberg

Just as the American love for meat has caught on around the globe, so too has the abandonment of leather, from clothing to car seats.

Changing Climate May Lead to Food Shortages, UN Report Warns

August 8, 2019

Bloomberg

The report, prepared by more than 100 scientists, is one of a series coming from the United Nations group aimed at driving global discussions on climate change.

A Deluge of Batteries Is About to Rewire the Power Grid

August 6, 2019

Bloomberg

By 2050 solar and wind will supply almost half the world’s electricity, bringing to an end an energy era dominated by coal and gas.

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Q&A | J&J Launches Global Sustainability Effort

August 6, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

Paulette Frank, worldwide vice president for environmental health, safety and sustainability with Johnson & Johnson, describes the ambitious supplier sustainability initiative being undertaken by the global healthcare and consumer products giant.

Platooning Is Transforming Trucking. Are You on Board?

July 31, 2019

HERE

Four Solutions to Achieving a More Transparent Supply Chain

July 23, 2019

Mark Kozeal, SCB Contributor

Global supply chains are becoming increasingly complex, as businesses juggle multinational suppliers and service providers, constantly shifting regulations, and more informed consumers demanding increased responsiveness and sustainability.

Being Sustainable in an Unsustainable Industry

July 17, 2019

Armada

Challenge: Being a sustainable company in the transportation industry can be difficult at times. One of the biggest challenges that Armada clients face is food waste.

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.