Companies won't reach their science-based targets without suppliers on board

There is a close correlation between the companies managing their supply chains and setting science-based targets. In order to meet net-zero targets, companies must include their supply chains in their environmental strategies. Read More

The next evolution of sustainable sourcing takes an allied approach

Sponsored: An allied approach to sustainable sourcing shifts from a transactional arrangement to more of a partnership where risk and costs of improving environmental and social outcomes are shared. Read More

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Navigating the Decarbonization Journey

For the global business community, decarbonization is an economic imperative. Investors expect it, regulators require it, and customers demand it. The world must be carbon neutral by 2050, and multinational corporations have a key role to play in achieving that outcome. Read More

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Extending ESG Best Practices Into the Supply Chain

Awareness on ESG issues has steadily grown over the decade. Consumers increasingly prefer a sustainable lifestyle and engage in sustainable activism. A global study by Unilever found 1 in 3 customers purchasing from brands with perceived social or environmental impact. In the age of social media, companies involved in ESG controversies are heavily prone to consumer backlash that could cost them millions.  Read More

The race is on to find killer applications for graphene

One atom thick, 2D materials including graphene promise new energy efficient, circular solutions. Read More

Lithium mining is booming — here’s how to manage its impact

There are ways to extract lithium without damaging the environment. We just need to start doing it. Read More

Powering sustainability and circularity with connected products

Sponsored: Companies can champion sustainability by establishing direct communication channels with customers through their products via digital IDs. Read More

China's decarbonization agenda poses emerging business risks

The evolving Chinese national response to climate change represents complicated new opportunities and challenges for thousands of U.S. companies with operations or supply chains in the country. Read More

Is it sustainable to expect same-day delivery?

Sponsored: When it comes to shipping, consumers have been conditioned to think faster equals better but fast delivery is rarely the best choice for the planet. A growing number of e-commerce companies are working to combat that trend. Read More

Behind GM's plan to help suppliers buy clean energy

Through a new partnership with Shell and its subsidiary MP2 Energy, the automaker is offering its suppliers in Texas the ability to buy discounted renewable energy.  Read More