Supply Chain
U.S. railroad launches book-and-claim scheme to reduce Scope 3 emissions
Norfolk Southern pioneered better emissions tracking in rail freight. Now it’s partnering with customers to accelerate the use of biofuels in its locomotives. Read More
How Wrangler created affordable ‘circular’ jeans for Walmart
Although limited in scope, the Kontoor subsidiary's effort offers valuable lessons for sustainability professionals. Read More
Paper or plastic? Amazon, Google and others increasingly rule out certain materials
Companies are ditching material-neutral packaging to better align with their sustainability goals. Read More
How 2 startups are turning imperfect clothes into a business opportunity
Alternew and Revive are partnering with fashion brands to profit from repairs and alterations while keeping clothes out of closets, warehouses and landfills. Read More
Salesforce got key suppliers to promise emissions cuts. Here’s how
The software firm’s unique contract amendment, which requires business partners to commit to cuts and disclosures, includes remedies for non-compliance. Read More
Target-setting overhaul offers more options for reducing Scope 3 emissions
The SBTi has listened to companies that have long lobbied for more flexibility in dealing with this difficult challenge. Read More
A silver lining of tariffs: Soaring secondhand apparel sales
Resale is the strongest it's ever been, according to the latest annual report from ThredUp, whose chief strategy officer has timely advice for other sustainability minded businesses. Read More
Inside BASF’s insetting project that cut agricultural emissions by 90 percent
A sustainability expert illuminates a process that is finally taking off after years of behind-the-scenes work. Read More
Lessons from Eileen Fisher’s newest circular collection
Focus and flexibility are just two of the requirements to build "Mended" garments into a worthwhile business. Read More
Trump era chaos: A timeline of government climate moves since Jan. 20
Our semi-regular, mostly comprehensive accounting of federal mandates — and their consequences. Read More