Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility

Ten Ways COVID-19 Has Changed the World Economy Forever

December 30, 2020

Economic shocks like the coronavirus pandemic of 2020 only arrive once every few generations, and they bring about permanent and far-reaching change.

China’s Online Shopping Addiction Is Killing Its Green Packaging Drive

December 21, 2020

Bloomberg

If you worry about all the waste generated by the annual rush of holiday shopping and gift giving, it’s nothing compared to the mountains of discarded packaging that comes from a single event in China.

No More Hunger: How to Feed Everyone on Earth With Just the Land We Have

December 16, 2020

Bloomberg

By the end of this year, 270 million people could be living in famine conditions, up from an already staggering 149 million before COVID-19. Add in the disruptive effects of climate change and our planet’s ever-increasing population, and we’re looking at difficult times ahead.

GM, Ford and Most Airlines Are Lagging Behind Paris Climate Target

December 16, 2020

Bloomberg

The vast majority of the world’s largest transport companies, including General Motors Co., Ford Motor Co. and British Airways owner IAG SA, are taking insufficient action to limit global warming to within 2 degrees Celsius.

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Watch: How the Biden Administration Will Affect Trade and Supply Chains

December 10, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Abe Eshkenazi, chief executive officer of the Association for Supply Chain Management, discusses the expected impact of the incoming Biden Administration on international trade, reshoring and supply-chain sustainability.

The Smartphone Supply Cycle Has a Toxic Hole — and It's Growing

December 8, 2020

William Crockett Jr. , SCB Contributor

More than 60% of consumers say they know how to recycle their smart devices, but just 16% actually do.

Nine Practical Steps You Can Take to Improve Supply Chain Collaboration Right Now

December 2, 2020

SAP Ariba

Shortages in supply and disruptions in the logistics chain are a tale as old as time. And while there are few precedents in this period of uncertainty, the basics remain the same: By adopting guidance that pacesetters use to navigate other forms of disruption, you can confidently lead your supply chain through change, now and in the future.

Are Your Trading Partners Worth More Than a Spreadsheet?

December 2, 2020

SAP Ariba

What if you could collaborate with all your trading partners on a single network?

IATA Launches New Exchange for Offsets Trading

November 25, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

The International Air Transport Association has recently launched the Aviation Carbon Exchange (ACE), a new tool to help airlines meet their climate commitments. ACE is the first centralized, real-time marketplace that is integrated with the IATA Clearing House for the settlement of funds on trades in carbon offsets.

The Potential Impact of a Carbon Levy on Shipping Costs

November 20, 2020

James Morgan and James Campbell, SCB Contributors

It's been a year of big changes for the maritime and shipping industries.

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.