Supply Chain
What we can learn from Aveda’s blockchain vanilla traceability project
Success will take buy-in from every link in the chain. Read More
A lot of certified sustainable products aren't, and that's about to change
It's time we applied the same standards across supply chains and implement full traceability for certified sustainable raw materials — and to put an end to the myth of mass balance. Read More
A new Swedish iron processing project could disrupt the global steel industry
The new way of processing iron uses hydrogen instead of coal — building on hydrogen's low-emissions promise. Read More
E-commerce retailers should put more value on green delivery options
Recent research found that 70 percent of consumers surveyed were willing to delay home deliveries by about five days, if given an environmental incentive to do so at the time of purchase. Read More
Adidas and H&M join project to scale circular fashion and recycled fibers
The EU-funded New Cotton Project aims to collect, sort and regenerate old clothing into new items for sale on the high street. Read More
New benchmark shows that biodiversity is in fashion
Textile companies are increasingly incorporating biodiversity into their sustainability strategies. Now, they have an industry benchmark to help them get it right Read More
How the West Coast fires and the volatile chemicals tainting America’s drinking water are connected
Manufactured substances known as volatile organic compounds contaminate drinking water around the U.S. — and recent wildfires are making the situation worse. Read More
Can big data, AI and chemical footprinting help the renewable energy sector avoid a toxic waste legacy?
Advanced information technologies can help renewable energy manufacturers embed human health and environmental criteria into the front end of the design phase of materials and products. Read More
5 ways the WTO can make investment easier and boost sustainable development
The World Trade Organization is negotiating a new international investing framework — these factors would boost investment flows and their impact. Read More
How BlackRock's Michelle Edkins engages with companies on deforestation
The asset management giant is prioritizing companies with the highest risks in the palm oil sector, as well as livestock and food staple companies. Read More