Sustainability is one of the leading concerns for businesses across all industries today. Companies can take many small, separate steps to become more sustainable, but meaningful change requires broader, more…
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How do companies measure (and offset) the carbon emissions of their suppliers?
Every year consumer pressure and government regulations on environmental pollution get stronger. Companies who were previously blind to the emissions of their operations are being pressured to measure, monitor, and…
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8 methods for making your warehouse more sustainable in 2021
Even before the pandemic happened, the warehousing industry was on fire. Commercial real estate listings for storage facilities in or near major metropolitan areas have seen sustained demand as companies…
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The Big Plastics Issue – Extended Producer Responsibility to the rescue!
by Alice Scottby Alice ScottWe pollute the ocean with about 12.7 million tons of plastic every year, and the damage to the environment is becoming irreversible. In the UK alone, more than 5 million…
A new study from Smart Freight Centre and the Center for Sustainable Logistics and Supply Chains at Kühne Logistics University highlights the crucial role that small carriers play in achieving…
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Why Supply Chain Transparency Became Key in 2021
by Alice Scottby Alice ScottTransparency throughout the supply chain is likely to dominate in 2021 and beyond, as consumers look for brands that can build trust, provide authentic and credible products, and create shopper…
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Costs or Emissions? The crucial question in vehicle logistics
by Alice Scottby Alice Scott“We are running the most dangerous experiment in history right now, which is to see how much carbon dioxide the atmosphere can handle before there is an environmental catastrophe.” –…
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The Wrapping Paper Waste Problem – and what can be done
by Alice Scottby Alice ScottRipping open wrapping paper on Christmas morning is without a doubt one of the most exciting things children and adults alike look forward to. It adds sparkle to your gifts…
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Sustainable Supply Chain: People, Planet, and Profit
In 2020 and beyond, demand for corporate social responsibility is at an all-time high. In fact, Georgetown University’s Center for Social Impact Communication reports 81% of Millenials expect corporations to…
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Localizing Global Supply Chains in a Globalized World
Some countries around the world have created vast manufacturing empires that combined produce over a quarter of the world’s goods. One specific country comes to mind when we think about…