2022 Supply Chain ESG Guide

SupplyChainBrain presents its first issue devoted entirely to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)-related topics — with insights from industry experts engaged directly in the effort to forge ethical supply chains, and in a position to offer practical advice on how others can follow their example.

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Confronting the ESG Imperative in Supply Chains

May 17, 2022

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

SupplyChainBrain is presenting its first issue devoted entirely to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)-related topics — with insights from industry experts engaged directly in the effort to forge ethical supply chains, and in a position to offer practical advice on how others can follow their example.

MOST-READ ARTICLES OF 2022

Get Ready for the Next Phase of ESG: Mandatory Corporate Due Diligence

May 17, 2022

Helen Atkinson, Senior Editor

Large corporations face a whole new world of demands affecting their public-facing supply chain strategies, backed by potentially powerful and wide-ranging legislation that takes aim at due diligence.

Three Steps to Building Sustainable Supply Chains

May 18, 2022

Ann Sung Ruckstuhl, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

With the expansion of global trade and evolution of omnichannel retail, supply chains have become increasingly critical, complicated and challenging, spotlighting the impact of globalization and fulfillment of commerce on the environment.

Could Omnichannel Become a Sustainability (and Profit) Hero?

May 12, 2022

Bill Loftis, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

The key question of whether e-commerce is more or less sustainable than traditional retailing is particularly difficult to answer, because it compares visible with invisible waste

How OMS Technology Helps Retailers Cut Emissions

May 12, 2022

Chris Deck, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

Order management technology can help retailers lower their carbon footprint via smart order routing, cross-channel visibility and more.

Eight Steps Toward Greener Trucking

May 12, 2022

Shaman Ahuja, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

To make the transportation industry more sustainable, carriers and fleets need to increase efficiency within their processes.

Four Steps to Developing a Scope 3 Emissions Program

May 18, 2022

Brandon Owens, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

It's a matter of when — not if — U.S. companies will be required to report carbon emissions, including those from their supply chains.

Five Ways Companies Can Prepare for Latest EU Supply Chain Rules

May 12, 2022

Josh Birenbaum, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

Companies need to be ready to meet the requirements of a new directive by the European Union on demonstrating due diligence in their corporate sustainability efforts.

A Guide to Jumpstarting Circular Supply Chain Transformation

May 12, 2022

Rich Sherman, SupplyChainBrain Contributor and Li De (Tony) Chen, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

Until recently, most supply chains have projected linear patterns from production to consumption.

Online Shoppers Willing to Sacrifice Speed for Sustainability, Research Shows

May 22, 2022

Chris Jones, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

In a time of increasing awareness of climate change and the environment, no part of the supply chain is under greater scrutiny than home delivery.

Supply Chain Professionals Can Lead on Green Freight

May 11, 2022

Jason Mathers, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

Companies need to take a proactive approach to addressing the environmental and social impacts caused by shipments moving through their global supply chains.

How Smart Warehouse Orchestration Helps Sustainability Efforts

May 11, 2022

Keith Moore, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

By optimizing operations within the warehouse, companies can make huge strides in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and boosting sustainability for the extended supply chain.

How Companies Can Make a Difference in Reducing Trucking’s Carbon Footprint

May 11, 2022

Ken Sherman, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

Companies are zeroing in on trucking operations as an important means of achieving sustainable supply chains.

Supply Chain Industry Faces a Sustainability Crossroad

May 11, 2022

Mark Casiano, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

Achieving sustainability in transportation and global supply chains, once an option for socially aware businesses, has now become a must.

Three Trends Driving Development of a Circular Economy

May 11, 2022

Melanie Nuce, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

Three major trends have emerged in the past few years that are driving new interest in circularity: changing consumer expectations, global supply chain disruptions and growing environmental concerns.

New Infrastructure Could Cut Oil Industry's Waste

May 11, 2022

Mika Tienhaara, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

Part of the energy transition will include adapting oil and gas production rather than abandoning it entirely.

How AI Is Driving Sustainability in the Supply Chain

May 11, 2022

Phillip Ashton, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

Businesses are under increasing pressure from eco-conscious consumers and regulators to meet net-zero commitments for greenhouse gas emissions from their supply chains. But they still have a long way to go.

Increasing Sustainability in LTL Trucking With Route Optimization

May 11, 2022

Ram Yadlapalli, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

Optimized routing plays a major role in shrinking a carrier’s carbon footprint.

Sustainability Is the Pathway to Supply Chain Resilience

May 11, 2022

Anuj Saush, SupplyChainBrain Contributor and Siwan Kalatzi, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

Supply chain resilience is inseparable from the drive for sustainability.

Corporate Environmental Influence Is More Connected Than You Think

May 11, 2022

Tara Milburn, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

Ecological waste, the accumulation of greenhouse gasses, the overuse of natural resources and the overconsumption of carbon are problems that need to be solved in aggregate; otherwise, they affect every link of the global supply chain.

Empowering Inclusive Global Supply Chains: A Case Study

May 10, 2022

Cheryl D'Cruz-Young, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

A beverage industry leader realizes the value of inclusive leadership by applying five key principles to managing employees, suppliers and customers throughout its global organization.

Combating Global Social Injustice Through Supply Chain Transparency Tech

May 10, 2022

Erika Peters, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

The value of an organization having an ethical supply chain, including managing the social risks that exist within it, is only growing in importance.

Hiring an Outside Expert in Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability to Facilitate Change

May 10, 2022

Greg Desnoyers, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

Having the right senior executive-level technical leadership is becoming increasingly critical to delivering on commitments for end-to-end ethical supply chains.

Five Ways to Improve Compliance With Anti-Slavery Import Legislation

May 10, 2022

Jamie Fortin, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

Concerns about ethical and environmentally conscious sourcing are top of mind today for companies sourcing internationally.

The ESG Challenge: Building Ethical Supply Chains

May 10, 2022

Julie Gibbs, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

Here are five ways to address the modern-day ESG challenge.

Companies’ Procurement Skills Are Woefully Lacking

May 10, 2022

Kate Vitasek, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic underscored the critical skills gap across the procurement and logistics landscape, a report by the American Productivity & Quality Center put a pin in the talent shortages facing today’s industry professionals.

Six Ways to Make Your Supply Chain More Socially Responsible

May 10, 2022

Melissa Hadhazy, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

The push for sustainable and socially responsible supply chains has increased with pressure from governments, investors and consumers, and companies that chose to respond quickly are already seeing the benefits.

Achieving ESG Goals in a Least-Cost Manner

May 10, 2022

Brandon Owens, SupplyChainBrain Contributor and Rod Robinson, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

ESG initiatives need to be executed in the right order to realize environmental, social and economic benefits. There’s no better place to start than with a clear-eyed view of spend categories.

A warehouse worker uses a digital tablet.

Sense of Autonomy, Purpose Boost Employee Retention

May 23, 2022

Steve Anevski, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

Beyond raising wages, it's important that company leaders are investing in employee wellness and overall culture.

Three Emerging Technologies for Measuring, Managing Social Performance in Supply Chains

May 10, 2022

Teresa Russell, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

Of the three ESG factors, social criteria represent some of the most pressing challenges in modern supply chain management.

Three Diversity Strategies to Strengthen the Supply Chain

May 10, 2022

Sophie Dabbs, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

Cultivating diversity and encouraging wellness boosts supply chain resilience — and bottom lines.

Supply Chain Recovery Demands Employee-First Solutions

May 10, 2022

Steve Anevski, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

The supply chain industry’s failure to meet workers’ needs, protect employees and prioritize employee-centric working conditions across multiple touch points is the next crisis to tackle on the path to real recovery.

ESG and the Evolution of Corporate Compliance

May 10, 2022

Jackson Wood, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

Businesses today are being held to new standards, thanks in large part to the rise of ESG frameworks that focus on long-term sustainability, ethical choices and other forward-thinking initiatives.

Relational Contracting for Building Healthier Supplier Relationships

May 10, 2022

Kate Vitasek, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

A look at the pioneering research and concepts behind formal relational contracts, with the goal of helping practitioners understand how such agreements can benefit their organizations.