Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility

Recycling of Plastic Tops, Caps and Lids Jumps 27 Percent in U.S.

February 5, 2016

Insider lingo calls them post-consumer non-bottle rigid plastics. A bit of a mouthful. Average folks call them tubs and caps and lids and cups and the like.

Rating the World's Cleanest - and Dirtiest - Ships

February 5, 2016

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Want to make sure that your imports or exports are traveling on a "clean" ship? There's a way to do that.

How Sustainable Is Amazon?

February 4, 2016

Environmental Leader

Amazon, which has never published a sustainability report, has recently hired sustainability executives that may change the online retail giant's strategy - and reputation - according to the Guardian.

Many Suppliers to Top Companies Acknowledge Risk of Climate Shock, But Fail to Prepare for It

February 3, 2016

Bloomberg

Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Coca-Cola Co. and 73 other companies that together buy more than $2tr of goods and services are unprepared for climate shocks because suppliers are ignoring requests for data on their exposure to rising temperatures and climate regulation.

World to Consume 25 Percent More Energy By 2040, Exxon Mobil Estimates

January 28, 2016

The Hill

Exxon Mobil Corp. expects energy demand to climb 25 percent by 2040 as the global population increases.

Eco-friendly 'Green' Packaging Market Should See Significant Growth Through 2020, Report Says

January 27, 2016

Technavio

The global market for green packaging - comprising recyclable, reusable and degradable packaging - is predicted to grow at a combined annual growth rate of more than 7 percent through 2020, according to Technavio.

Solar PV Sales Expected to Top $1Tr by 2024

January 26, 2016

Navigant Research

Global revenue from solar photovoltaic installations is expected to total more than $1.2tr from 2015 to 2024, according to a report from Navigant Research.

Ocean Shipping Industry Should Be Taxed on Carbon Output, IMF Urges

January 15, 2016

Maritime Executive

A report released this week by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) states that carbon taxes should be levied against the shipping industry.

Value of Global Carbon Market Rises 9 Percent in 2015

January 14, 2016

Environmental Leader

Carbon markets are booming, according to two new reports, and business is playing a key role.

Freight Regulation and Profitability: Can We Strike a Balance?

January 11, 2016

Want to get a sense of how new federal regulations will affect transportation tomorrow? Look at California today.

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.