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Watch: A New Report on Supply-Chain Sustainability

What makes a supply chain resilient? A discussion about the findings from a new study by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals and the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics.

A New Report on Supply Chain Sustainability

Podcast | How to Cut Down on Global Food Waste

Each year, 1.3 billion tons of food are lost or go to waste — and a third of those losses occur in transit.

0613 A Food Rescue App

U.S., Europe Face Hurdles to Cut China Reliance for Rare Earths

The U.S. and Europe’s ambition to boost production of rare raw materials used in electric vehicles and wind turbines and reduce dependence on China will face obstacles, including higher costs and environmental concerns.

A truck with raw ore at open-pit mine in California. Photo: Bloomberg.

Companies Start Paying Off 'Carbon Debt' to Erase Past Sins

Companies routinely set targets for reducing their greenhouse gas emissions. But a new kind of environmental target is emerging that has been likened to paying reparations to victims of past injustice.

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Unilever Will Spend $1 Billion to Rid Cleaning Products of Fossil Fuels by 2030

When a company sets a goal to reach zero emissions within decades, it has to start cutting carbon on every possible front.

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Five Key Ideas to Keep in Mind When Fighting Climate Change

Years of research and evidence point to a convergence on a few central tenets.

A plastic water bottle floats near the port city of Balikpapan in Indonesia. Photo: Bloomberg.

Amazon Buys Electric Mercedes Vans in Green Effort

The deal is Amazon’s biggest commitment to date to cut the carbon footprint of its delivery operations in Europe.

Source: Bloomberg

Walmart Cut 230 Million Tons of Emissions, With Supplier Help

Walmart Inc. has cut 230 million metric tons of greenhouse gases out of its supply chain in the past three years, putting the world’s largest retailer on track to achieve its 2030 emissions goal.

Source: Bloomberg

Virus Era Threatens Europe’s War on Dirty Imports

Europe’s plan to put a price on dirtier imports risks getting caught up in global trade tensions as the fallout from the pandemic eclipses climate change as the biggest challenge for governments.

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Elon Musk Will Have a Hard Time Sourcing Clean Nickel

Elon Musk promises a “giant contract” with the miner that can supply nickel for Tesla Inc. batteries at low cost with minimal environmental impact, yet the industry’s messy track record may make that deal difficult to clinch.

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California Doomed to Frequent Blackout Risk by Battery Shortage

The Golden State is going to need a lot more batteries to weather the next climate-driven crisis — let alone to achieve its goal of a carbon-free grid.

Source: Bloomberg

Basware Enables Companies to Monitor Carbon Footprint of Invoices

Basware has introduced an invoice carbon footprint index to its Analytics solution. Customers can now view their carbon dioxide emissions per invoice and benchmark the index against peer companies.

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