Simple Steps to Tackle Complex Supply Chain Sustainability Issues

The supply chain director at the world's third-largest apparel company explained in a recent webcast how Philips-Van Heusen works with suppliers to maintain their environmental and social performance. Read More

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Managing Sustainable Global Supply Chains

What has been learned from 25 years of research on sustainable supply chains? Read More

4 Ways to Boost Sustainability in the Merchandising Supply Chain

There are several simple, effective ways merchandising supply chain companies can work with their clients to increase sustainability. This joint-value model is becoming commonplace, not just for sustainability but across strategic initiatives. Read More

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Carting Away the Oceans: April 2011

What retailer has the most sustainable seafood? Read More

Safeway Tops Seafood Rankings as Whole Foods, Kroger Tighten Policies

An unexpected grocery chain takes the top spot in Greenpeace's rankings that rate stores on sustainable seafood practices.   Read More

Principles of Climate Capitalism

In this exclusive excerpt from her new book, L. Hunter Lovins offers a glimpse of how smart climate capitalists are not only using resources efficiently, they are redesigning business processes and the way products are made and delivered. Read More

P&G Scorecard Puts Supply Chain on Notice

P&G's supplier environmental scorecard will now affect how the company rates suppliers, with rewards going to those that perform well and bring in innovative ideas. Read More

IKEA Boosting Stock of Sustainable Goods with Eco Scorecard

Using a new product scorecard, IKEA hopes to make its stock greener so that by 2015 the retail chain can classify 90 percent of the goods it sells as being "more sustainable." Read More

Schneider's $268M Acquisition of Summit Energy Tightens EECA Market

Schneider Electric plans to buy Summit Energy in the second major deal announced this week involving power plays among companies working to make the built environment more energy efficient, smarter and better connected. Read More

Baja Fresh Expands Use of Greener Plates, Food Wrappers and Bags

Baja Fresh's initiative to green its restaurant supplies brings recyclable and recycled content plates, food wrappers and bags to the 255 eateries operated or franchised by the chain. Read More