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Kraft Heinz sustainability chief reflects on 'interdependence'

GreenBiz

Through 2019, it managed a 1 percent reduction against a 2015 baseline. The company had hoped to reduce consumption by 15 percent by this year, against a 2015 baseline, but it actually increased water use by 1 percent per metric ton of product produced. . Through 2019, it has achieved 70 percent. Food & Agriculture. Sponsored Article.

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ESG Explainer: Modern Slavery in the Supply Chain

Chris Hall

The impact of human rights abuses in portfolio companies and their supply chains is becoming more apparent to investors. Martin Buttle, Head of Good Work at NGO ShareAction says, given the estimates, “there is a very real chance that victims are present in the global supply chains” of investee companies.

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People Behind CSR at Cisco: How water stewardship in our supply chain leads to a more inclusive future for all

Cisco CSR

Many people are surprised to learn that some IT suppliers use large amounts of water in their supply chains. During fiscal 2021, we worked to advance water stewardship within key river basins where our supply chain operates. That’s where Cisco’s Supply Chain Sustainability team comes in.

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Celebrating 30 Years of Collaboration With the Sustainability External Advisory Council

3BL Media

This is especially evident in the world of corporate social responsibility, where robust thinking and dialogue help shape a more sustainable world. As we crafted our 2005, 2015, and most recent 2025 goals, the SEAC challenged us to be bold, to be ambitious, and to be a leader in sustainability. Making an impact.

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Empowering Young Leaders to Solve the World’s Energy Challenges: Insights From Nine Business Case Studies Highlight Paths to a Sustainable Future

James Militzer

Most of these cases can be taught within multiple business disciplines such as leadership, strategic management, supply chains and marketing, to name a few — making them useful tools not only for emerging entrepreneurs themselves, but for the educators who are training them. housing market typically works.

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A Portfolio Approach to ESG and CSR: Why Supporting Social Entrepreneurship Accelerators Makes Sense for Corporate Funders

James Militzer

A desire to address the effects of climate change is the driving force for many corporations seeking to meet environmental, social and governance (ESG) or corporate social responsibility (CSR) goals. Data and selected examples of social enterprises whose services address climate resilience.

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What is Ethical Consumerism?

Steven Mintz

Whether that be a person’s commitment to environmental protection, fair labor practices or supply chain transparency, consumers are voting with their wallets in a bid to support responsible business ethics. Here is the entire list: Top 20 Corporate Social Responsibility Blogs and Websites in 2022 (feedspot.com).