Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility

Emphasis on Corporate Social Responsibility

March 5, 2018

This year, the Gartner Supply Chain Top 25 revealed that retailers are placing an increased emphasis on corporate social responsibility. The average CSR score for the top 10 retailers in the report was 6.8 in 2017, compared with 5.8 last year. Furthermore, four companies (Inditex, H&M, Gap and Wesfarmers) scored a maximum of 10 this year, whereas the highest ranking by any company last year was nine, also achieved by four companies. -John Johnson, Senior Content Specialist, Gartner

After the 'Sunrush': What Comes Next for Solar Power?

March 5, 2018

The Guardian

Some people call it the "sunrush": a 25-year period in which solar power has grown exponentially, transforming the technology from rarefied oddity to the world’s fastest-growing energy source.

Milkmen Are Returning to London As Millennials Bid to Slash Plastic Waste

March 2, 2018

The Evening Standard

Milkmen and milkwomen are making a comeback in London as millennials have started using glass milk bottles in a bid to cut down plastic waste.

In Germany’s Car Capital, the Unthinkable: A Ban on Cars

March 1, 2018

The New York Times

The star of Daimler shines bright over Stuttgart, Germany — literally. The giant illuminated emblem of its most famous car, the Mercedes, towers above the main train station, greeting visitors. It is visible for miles.

Renewable Energy Surges to 18 Percent of U.S. Power Mix

February 28, 2018

Fortune

Eighteen percent of all electricity in the United States was produced by renewable sources in 2017, including solar, wind, and hydroelectric dams. That’s up from 15 percent in 2016, with the shift driven by new solar and wind projects, the end of droughts in the West, and a dip in the share of natural gas generation.

How Business Can Help in the Fight Against Plastic Waste

February 28, 2018

Supply Management

Every year, 12.7m tonnes of plastic ends up in our oceans. Supply functions are in a unique position to make a difference and drive changes that will benefit the world for generations to come.

How Millennials Feel About Their Supply Chain Jobs

February 27, 2018

APQC

Why Millennials Pick Supply Chain

February 27, 2018

APQC

Electronics-Recycling Innovator Faces Prison for Trying to Extend Computers' Lives

February 27, 2018

Los Angeles Times

Eric Lundgren is obsessed with recycling electronics.

Daimler Throws Shade at Tesla E-Trucks Plan as Rivalry Heats Up

February 26, 2018

Industryweek

Daimler AG cast doubt on Tesla Inc.’s plan to deliver electric heavy trucks next year, saying its more modest goal to start selling battery-powered big rigs by 2021 is more realistic.

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.