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Responsible Business Alliance Advances Climate Change Mitigation Efforts in Global Supply Chains

3BL Media

October 4, 2022 /3BL Media/ - The Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) today announced the development of new greenhouse gas (GHG) management capabilities for global supply chains, in partnership with Optera. million people, with products manufactured in more than 120 countries. DESCRIPTION: ALEXANDRIA, Va.,

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The rise of the chief sustainability officer

Corporate Knights

As executive vice-president James Collins said at the time, “Under Linda’s leadership, DuPont announced its first set of market-facing sustainability goals in 2006, tying how we invest in R&D and grow revenue with sustainability in mind.” CSOs’ central role is likely to only grow.

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Bearing and seal maker shares net-zero manufacturing journey

Envirotec Magazine

Rob Jenkinson is Net Zero Program Manager at Swedish bearing and seal manufacturing firm SKF. The manufacturing sector is a major generator of the emissions that cause rising temperatures. After all, manufacturers are typically energy-intensive businesses. In addition, we will have a Net Zero supply chain by 2050.

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Qualcomm Incorporated Releases Its Annual Corporate Responsibility Report, Focused on ESG Performance and Progress on Its Goals in 2023

3BL Media

The Company’s efforts around sustainable supply chain management maintained with the 2025 goal of auditing 100 percent of primary semiconductor manufacturing suppliers every 2 years for conformance to its Supplier Code of Conduct. As of 2023, 88 percent of our primary semiconductor manufacturing suppliers have received audits.

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Nike in Hot Water with Investors Over Workers’ Rights

Chris Hall

A proposal on worker pay may have failed to pass, but shareholders continue to call for transparency and supply chain due diligence. Before its closure, Violet Apparel was owned by global manufacturer and Nike supplier Ramatex. ICCR is one of the supporters of the letter.

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The Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) Releases the True Cost of Water Toolkit 3.0

3BL Media

However, these costs may only represent 25-50% of the true cost of water for a facility, especially a manufacturing facility. Traditionally, the cost of water is calculated using the incoming water bill plus the sewer water bill. The True Cost of Water Toolkit 3.0

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The Importance of New and Recycled Fiber To Maximize the Sustainability of Fiber Packaging

3BL Media

With much of modern commerce occurring online, this has led to the development of a complex global supply chain that is often erratic, wasteful and energy intensive. Businesses throughout the value chain, as well as individual consumers, are becoming more aware of how their habits contribute waste to the landfill after use.