Supply Chain Sustainability

Six Steps to a More Ethical and Sustainable Supply Chain

March 12, 2019

Consumers are more conscientious about their purchases than ever before. They expect organizations to meet a certain set of ethical standards, and supply chains aren’t exempt from scrutiny.

How to Grow Sustainability in the Supply Chain

March 5, 2019

Ray Hatch, SCB Contributor

The push is rapidly expanding across industries. Here's how to keep up.

Think Tank

How Telematics and Data Aid in Reaching Sustainability Goals

October 16, 2018

Paul Washicko

As businesses push to keep up with customer expectations, they’re also faced with a responsibility to do so in a more sustainable way.

Think Tank

Centralize Packaging Material Sourcing and Design to Overcome Volatile Trade

October 15, 2018

Robert Testa

An innovative approach can reduce supply-chain costs by up to 40 percent — while enabling sustainability gains and greater brand assurance.

After Paris: How Manufacturers Can Reduce Their Greenhouse Gas Emissions

March 11, 2016

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The Paris Climate Agreement resulted in a commitment by 195 countries to enact strict policies to address global climate change. Now manufacturers will have to fall into line.

Responsible Supply Chains: Are We Willing to Pay the Price?

February 8, 2016

Robert J. Bowman, Managing Editor, SupplyChainBrain

Are consumers really willing to pay more for a product that's environmentally sustainable and socially responsible? Depends on whom you ask.

Green America Creates Center for Sustainability Solutions

December 1, 2015

Green America

Green America, an organization promoting sustainable economic activities, has created a Center for Sustainability Solutions.

Tradeshift Partners With EcoVadis on Supplier Sustainability

August 5, 2015

Tradeshift

Tradeshift, provider of a supplier-collaboration platform, has partnered with EcoVadis, creator of a collaborative platform for assigning supplier sustainability ratings in global supply chains.

Cap on Sulfur in Ocean Shipping Fuel May Be Instituted Five Years Ahead of 2025 Deadline

February 11, 2015

Maritime Executive

The International Chamber of Shipping says that the shipping and bunker refining industries should recognize that the global 0.5-percent sulfur-in-fuel cap, currently set to go into effect in 2025, may be implemented worldwide by 2020.