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Secrets for circular supply chain partnerships from Interface and Aquafil

GreenBiz

Secrets for circular supply chain partnerships from Interface and Aquafil. They've co-launched pilot projects that have reshaped their supply chains, including the Net Works program, which pays fishers in the Philippines and Cameroon for turning in castoff nets used to create new nylon. Elsa Wenzel.

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Achilles Acquires GRMS to Bolster Supply Chain Sustainability Capabilities

ESG Today

UK-based supply chain risk and performance management solutions provider Achilles announced today the acquisition of Global Risk Management Solutions (GRMS), in a move described by the company as aimed at enhancing its supply chain sustainability capabilities and strengthening its US and Canadian presence.

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Driving Sustainability: FedEx's Commitment to Carbon Neutral Operations and a Greener Global Supply Chain by 2040

3BL Media

Originally published in FedEx's 2024 Global Economic Impact Report Delivering a more sustainable future FedEx works hard every day to make global supply chains smarter for everyone by leveraging advanced technologies to help optimize logistics.

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Mars claims palm oil is 'deforestation-free' after ditching hundreds of suppliers

GreenBiz

confectionary, food and pet care giant Mars claims to have eliminated deforestation from its palm oil supply chain after shrinking the number of mills it works with from 1,500 to a few hundred, it announced this week. Business as usual will not drive the transformational change that's needed," Reid said.

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Reshaping Business Responsibilities: Navigating Changing Legislation and Best Practices in Supply Chain Sustainability and ESG Management

3BL Media

Today, companies are increasingly accountable for their impact on human rights, the environment, and society at large, and not just for their own operations, but throughout their supply chains as well. In this blog, we will look at key legislation you need to be aware of and also discuss best practices for supply chain due diligence.

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Cisco's Sustainability 101: What Is E-Waste?

3BL Media

It can also contribute to the security of supply for critical raw materials. The United Nations (UN) Global E-waste Monitor 2024 reports that a record 62 million tonnes of e-waste was produced in 2022 Up 82% from 2010; on track to raise another 32%, to 82 million tonnes, in 2030. How much e-waste is there?

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Corporations promise to go deforestation-free – again

Corporate Knights

Back in 2010, more than 400 companies promised that all their soy, palm oil, beef, and pulp and paper would be “zero net deforestation” by 2020. Transitioning to be “forest positive businesses” (with market value of more than US$2 trillion) would involve a more collaborative approach to their shared supply chains moving forward. .