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. https://www.supplychainbrain.com/rss en-us As global supply chains face mounting complexity, AI is evolving from a tool that informs to one that acts — and that shift is happening faster than most anticipated. In this session from SAP Connect Virtual, Koen Jacobs, Global CRO for Supply Chain Management at SAP, and SangJoon Kim, Director of Next Generation Supply Chain Management at LG Innotek, explore what the autonomous supply chain means in practice — and what it takes to get there. As global supply chains face mounting complexity, AI is evolving from a tool that informs to one that acts — and that shift is happening faster than most anticipated. In this session from SAP Connect Virtual, Koen Jacobs, Global CRO for Supply Chain Management at SAP, and SangJoon Kim, Director of Next Generation Supply Chain Management at LG Innotek, explore what the autonomous supply chain means in practice — and what it takes to get there.

]]> http://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/45097 Sun, 01 Nov 2026 01:00:00 -0500 https://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/45097-handling-supply-chain-change-saps-road-map-for-ai-enabled-transformation SAP Connect thumbnail.jpg In this panel discussion, top FMCG industry leaders speak of how Industrial Planning, a reshaped supply chain mechanics, helps businesses to be closer to production execution with a concurrent and collaborative approach powered by Virtual Twin technology. In this panel discussion, top FMCG industry leaders speak of how Industrial Planning, a reshaped supply chain mechanics, helps businesses to be closer to production execution with a concurrent and collaborative approach powered by Virtual Twin technology.

]]> http://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/45095 Sun, 01 Nov 2026 01:00:00 -0500 https://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/45095-when-ibp-falls-short-industrial-planning-steps-forward Panel Visual 1.jpeg The latest inventory also shows continued progress since 2017, when the Port of Los Angeles and neighboring Port of Long Beach updated their landmark Clean Air Action Plan. The latest inventory also shows continued progress since 2017, when the Port of Los Angeles and neighboring Port of Long Beach updated their landmark Clean Air Action Plan.

]]> http://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/45076 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:52:55 -0400 https://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/45076-pola-reports-record-low-emissions-per-container PORT OF LOS ANGELES Daytime-Ops PORT OF LOS ANGELES.jpg A busy Pier 300 Channel with Maersk and CMA CGM containerships. Photo courtesy of the Port of Los Angeles. Strengthening U.S. battery resilience will require sustained investment across the entire supply chain and the market certainty needed to support it. Strengthening U.S. battery resilience will require sustained investment across the entire supply chain and the market certainty needed to support it.

]]> http://www.supplychainbrain.com/blogs/1/post/44878 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplychainbrain.com/blogs/1-think-tank/post/44878-building-a-resilient-us-battery-supply-chain lithium-ion-batteries-iStock-1356587830.jpg Photo: iStock / shaunl The manatees traveled in custom-built containers designed to support their safety and comfort, including an 8-inch-thick bed of foam to support each manatee’s body. The manatees traveled in custom-built containers designed to support their safety and comfort, including an 8-inch-thick bed of foam to support each manatee’s body.

]]> http://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/45025 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/45025-dhl-express-transports-four-manatees-to-florida-for-final-stage-rehabilitation Manatee Hundo Cincinnati Zoo_Lisa Hubbard.jpg Hundo the manatee, at Cincinnatti Zoo before his long journey to Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens in Florida. Photo: Lisa Hubbard The idea of building a third runway at Heathrow has been floated for decades, but has met with fierce opposition from local residents and preservationists, politicians and climate campaigners. The idea of building a third runway at Heathrow has been floated for decades, but has met with fierce opposition from local residents and preservationists, politicians and climate campaigners.

]]> http://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/45018 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/45018-ceo-of-heathrow-pushes-for-third-runway HEATHROW AIRPORT UK iStock- ugurhan-1150376795.jpg Photo: iStock/ugurhan WSC's Whale Chart was first released in 2023, as a global source of all known mandatory and voluntary governmental measures designed to reduce harm to whales from vessels. WSC's Whale Chart was first released in 2023, as a global source of all known mandatory and voluntary governmental measures designed to reduce harm to whales from vessels. 

]]> http://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/44983 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/44983-wsc-releases-digital-version-of-whale-chart whales-ocean-conservation-environment-iStock-1691211636.jpg Photo: iStock/Phillip Thurston Forest protection is becoming critical for managing costs and operational risk as much as environmental responsibility. Forest protection is becoming critical for managing costs and operational risk as much as environmental responsibility.

]]> http://www.supplychainbrain.com/blogs/1/post/44955 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplychainbrain.com/blogs/1-think-tank/post/44955-forests-are-the-hidden-infrastructure-of-global-supply-chains AMAZON RAIN FOREST SUSTAINABLE SUSTAINABILITY iStock-Marcio I Sa-2269797239.jpg The Amazon River near Novo Airão City, Brazil. Photo: iStock/Marcio I Sa The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore has deferred the measure for cargo flights until October 2027. The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore has deferred the measure for cargo flights until October 2027.

]]> http://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/44950 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:15:10 -0400 https://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/44950-world-first-green-flight-levy-in-singapore-adds-to-rising-costs-of-air-travel green-aviation-iStock-1372488167.jpg Photo: iStock / Petmal Companies should treat the PPWR as part of a global shift, not an isolated European requirement. Companies should treat the PPWR as part of a global shift, not an isolated European requirement.

]]> http://www.supplychainbrain.com/blogs/1/post/44939 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplychainbrain.com/blogs/1-think-tank/post/44939-the-eus-new-packaging-rules-turn-compliance-into-an-inventory-challenge sustainable-packaging-iStock-1460995270.jpg Photo: iStock / Julia_Sudnitskaya The future of packaging will be defined by how intelligently packaging supports broader business objectives. The future of packaging will be defined by how intelligently packaging supports broader business objectives.

]]> http://www.supplychainbrain.com/blogs/1/post/44739 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplychainbrain.com/blogs/1-think-tank/post/44739-how-packaging-innovation-drives-business-transformation CROPPED PACKING STATION WAREHOUSE PACKAGING iStock-Baloncici-1084896438.jpg Photo: iStock/Baloncici Fishers said that they were forced to work in isolation at sea with their passports confiscated, while working under debt that compelled them to stay on the job regardless of conditions. Fishers said that they were forced to work in isolation at sea with their passports confiscated, while working under debt that compelled them to stay on the job regardless of conditions.

]]> http://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/44876 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/44876-report-migrant-fishers-accuse-starkist-suppliers-of-using-forced-labor FISHERMEN FISHERMAN COMMERCIAL FISHING iStock-rio susanto-1470862522.jpg Photo: iStock/rio susanto The government agency added that it is seeking to get rid of all greenhouse gas rules for the power sector, and will take steps to prevent future administrations from regulating power plant emissions. The government agency added that it is seeking to get rid of all greenhouse gas rules for the power sector, and will take steps to prevent future administrations from regulating power plant emissions.

]]> http://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/44847 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:55:25 -0400 https://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/44847-epa-to-end-rules-on-power-plant-emissions COAL POWER PLANTS iStock- kamilpetran -623296954.jpg Photo: iStock.com/kamilpetran Princes brand food supplier says it has made the change to enhance sustainability. Princes brand food supplier says it has made the change to enhance sustainability.

]]> http://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/44836 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/44836-skimpflation-puts-inferior-mackerel-on-supermarket-shelves-in-uk MACKEREL TIN CAN iStock-Ilia Nesolenyi-1352427336.jpg Photo: iStock/Ilia Nesolenyi Last fall, the EPA proposed to effectively end its Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program that collects annual emissions from big industrial polluters. Last fall, the EPA proposed to effectively end its Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program that collects annual emissions from big industrial polluters.

]]> http://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/44829 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/44829-epa-removes-online-scope-3-emissions-guidance-for-companies EPA HEADQUARTERS WASHINGTON DC BLOOMBERG.jpg The Environmental Protection Agency headquarters in Washington. Photographer: Al Drago/Bloomberg Indigenous peoples’ advocacy and growing scrutiny of mineral supply chains are moving their rights closer to the center of responsible sourcing debates. Indigenous peoples’ advocacy and growing scrutiny of mineral supply chains are moving their rights closer to the center of responsible sourcing debates.

]]> http://www.supplychainbrain.com/blogs/1/post/44683 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplychainbrain.com/blogs/1-think-tank/post/44683-cleaner-automotive-supply-chains-start-with-indigenous-peoples-consent EV MINERALS COBALT Workers enter a mine in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Safety for miners, a risky job, is a priority for local advocacy groups ASSENT.jpg Workers enter a mine in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Safety for miners, a risky job, is a priority for local advocacy groups. Photo: Jamie Wallisch, Assent. The eSAILs are expected to help the Santiago I cut its yearly energy consumption by as much as 15%. The eSAILs are expected to help the Santiago I cut its yearly energy consumption by as much as 15%.

]]> http://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/44793 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/44793-spains-marflet-puts-suction-sails-to-work-aboard-chemical-tanker spanish-tanker-e-sail-COURTESY-PHOTO.jpg The Santiago I. Photo: bound4blue The UN warned that every fraction of a degree of overshoot above the 1.5 threshold will dramatically accelerate glacial melt, ecosystem losses and widespread economic impacts. The UN warned that every fraction of a degree of overshoot above the 1.5 threshold will dramatically accelerate glacial melt, ecosystem losses and widespread economic impacts.

]]> http://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/44792 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:02:19 -0400 https://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/44792-un-says-world-has-failed-key-paris-climate-goal CLIMATE CHANGE GREEN SHIPPING iStock-by-studio-1330237194.jpg Photo: iStock.com/by-studio Researchers in Spain sought to determine whether sea sponges could survive in polluted waters, with an eye toward using them to help restore degraded ecosystems. Researchers in Spain sought to determine whether sea sponges could survive in polluted waters, with an eye toward using them to help restore degraded ecosystems.

]]> http://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/44774 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/44774-hardy-sea-sponge-offers-hope-for-polluted-harbors sea-sponge-iStock-1789855409.jpg Photo: iStock / AlexeyMasliy The pressures reshaping supply chains today — trade uncertainty, rising customer expectations, and the need for faster decisions — are not temporary. They are the new operating conditions. The pressures reshaping supply chains today — trade uncertainty, rising customer expectations, and the need for faster decisions — are not temporary. They are the new operating conditions.

]]> http://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/44762 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/44762-optimization-technology-for-real-world-supply-chains w_dasa667c8.jpg For years, global sourcing has helped companies reduce production costs, access specialized suppliers, and achieve greater scale. But today’s supply chains face tariff uncertainty, geopolitical risk, transportation disruption, supplier concentration, inventory pressure, and rising customer expectations. For years, global sourcing has helped companies reduce production costs, access specialized suppliers, and achieve greater scale. But today’s supply chains face tariff uncertainty, geopolitical risk, transportation disruption, supplier concentration, inventory pressure, and rising customer expectations.

]]> http://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/44718 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/44718-why-going-global-isnt-always-the-right-call Supply Chain Brain Thumbnail.jpg The future of sustainability reporting will be less about the volume of information companies disclose, and more about the quality, relevance and business impact of that information. The future of sustainability reporting will be less about the volume of information companies disclose, and more about the quality, relevance and business impact of that information.

]]> http://www.supplychainbrain.com/blogs/1/post/44708 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplychainbrain.com/blogs/1-think-tank/post/44708-sustainability-reporting-are-corporates-measuring-what-matters ESG REPORTING EMISSIONS SCOPE 3 iStock-Nutthaseth Vanchaichana-2282594924.jpg Image: iStock/Nutthaseth Vanchaichana One clear sign the technology is gaining credibility is that there will be 40 IWSA members at the upcoming SMM trade fair in September in Hamburg. One clear sign the technology is gaining credibility is that there will be 40 IWSA members at the upcoming SMM trade fair in September in Hamburg.

]]> http://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/44722 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/44722-commercial-wind-propulsion-picks-up-around-the-world WINDSHIP WIND POWER SHIP canopee 3 INTERNATIONAL WINDSHIP ASSOCIATION.jpg Canopée, equipped with collapsible wings, combines diesel propulsion and wind assistance. Photo: International Windship Association Since March 1, there have been 1,514 dark crossings in and out of the Persian Gulf, and three different oil slicks are spreading through the area. Since March 1, there have been 1,514 dark crossings in and out of the Persian Gulf, and three different oil slicks are spreading through the area.

]]> http://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/44707 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:52:56 -0400 https://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/44707-tankers-going-dark-increases-the-risk-of-oil-spills OIL SPILL POLLUTION iStock-Nuture-2190429975.jpg Photo: iStock/Nuture The heat is on in garment supply chain factories. Why aren’t brands taking action? The heat is on in garment supply chain factories. Why aren’t brands taking action?

]]> http://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/44690 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/44690-podcast-too-hot-to-ignore-a-report-on-extreme-heat-in-garment-factories garment-factory-southeast-asia-iStock-147032302.jpg Photo: iStock / Liuser Chemical companies sit upstream of almost every value chain, supplying sectors ranging from construction and textiles to electronics. Chemical companies sit upstream of almost every value chain, supplying sectors ranging from construction and textiles to electronics.

]]> http://www.supplychainbrain.com/blogs/1/post/44675 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplychainbrain.com/blogs/1-think-tank/post/44675-transparency-in-chemical-supply-chains-will-become-a-competitive-advantage toxic-emissions-iStock-167231386.jpg Photo: iStock / kodda Beyond the Freight Cycle: Six Transportation Realities Every Executive Should Understand in 2026 and Beyond argues that transportation has evolved from a tactical logistics function into a strategic business capability that directly influences profitability, customer satisfaction, operational resilience, and long-term growth. Beyond the Freight Cycle: Six Transportation Realities Every Executive Should Understand in 2026 and Beyond argues that transportation has evolved from a tactical logistics function into a strategic business capability that directly influences profitability, customer satisfaction, operational resilience, and long-term growth.

]]> http://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/44613 Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/44613-beyond-the-freight-cycle-six-transportation-realities-every-executive-should-understand-in-2026-and-beyond Lily Trans Cover.jpg For years, transportation procurement has largely followed a familiar playbook: Shippers issue an annual request for proposals, carriers submit rates, and those contracts are expected to hold steady until the next bidding cycle. Today, that approach has become much harder to sustain. For years, transportation procurement has largely followed a familiar playbook: Shippers issue an annual request for proposals, carriers submit rates, and those contracts are expected to hold steady until the next bidding cycle. Today, that approach has become much harder to sustain.

]]> http://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/44588 Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/44588-beyond-the-rfp-strategic-resilience-through-a-mode-diverse-capacity-solution SCB_Q4-26_Werner_THUMB.jpg The ports will have agreed to increase financial incentives offered to ocean carriers that send their lowest-emitting vessels into Los Angeles and Long Beach. The ports will have agreed to increase financial incentives offered to ocean carriers that send their lowest-emitting vessels into Los Angeles and Long Beach.

]]> http://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/44653 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/44653-ports-of-los-angeles-long-beach-to-boost-clean-energy-incentives PORT OF LOS ANGELES POLA iStock-halbergman-1643006846.jpg Photo: iStock/halbergman The latest edition of PepsiCo’s ambitious Greenhouse Program aims for “proven solutions” in Asia-Pacific and potentially beyond. The latest edition of PepsiCo’s ambitious Greenhouse Program aims for “proven solutions” in Asia-Pacific and potentially beyond.

]]> http://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/44640 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/44640-podcast-pepsicos-big-sustainability-push-in-apac GLOBE ENVIRONMENT iStock- I going to make a greatest artwork as I can, by my head, my hand and by my mind. -1410391090.jpg Photo: iStock / Thx4Stock