The tool is meant to serve as a starting point rather than a final judgment, by offering an early warning of potential forced labor risks based on publicly available data.

The program is set to benefit manufacturers such as Volkswagen AG and Stellantis NV, which are adding more affordable electric models. 

Warehouse operations face constant volatility from labor shortages, demand fluctuations, supply chain disruptions, and rising costs. This research brief, How Warehouse Leaders Turn Uncertainty Into Advantage, examines how high-performing organizations respond by adopting a warehouse performance management approach that prioritizes agility, visibility, and accountability.

Ingka is investing in electric and alternative-fuel vehicles to increase the proportion of home deliveries it fulfills with zero-emissions vehicles from 40% to 90% by 2028.

The idea is simple: Replace trucks with short-sea shipping where sail freight offers the highest emissions-reduction potential.

The civil penalty issued by regulators is roughly equal to the combined $8-10 million in fines the agency issues each year on average.

Signals such as high turnover, absenteeism, wage disputes, unsafe conditions or harassment do not disappear just because they go unreported.

Letitia James alleges UPS withheld wages by failing to record all hours worked, requiring widespread off-the-clock labor, and manipulating timekeeping systems to reduce paid hours.

According to satellite data, more than 4,100 hectares of forest were cleared after 2020 in areas connected to Mondelēz’s cocoa and palm oil suppliers.

The World Health Organization has highlighted growing evidence that ultrafine particles can cause lung inflammation, blood pressure and heart problems, along with risks to fetal growth.