How climate change is disrupting the global supply chain
GreenBiz
APRIL 18, 2022
Extreme weather, from floods to wildfires, is increasingly hammering ports, highways and factories worldwide.
Companies To Pledge Financial Support for Sustainable Leather Supply Chains
3BL Media
MARCH 4, 2025
March 4, 2025 /3BL/ - World Wildlife Fund (WWF) today unveiled the Deforestation-Free Leather Fund , an opportunity for companies to financially support strategic initiatives to improve the sustainability of leather supply chains.
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Apple embeds racial justice into new supply-chain carbon neutrality pledge
GreenBiz
JULY 21, 2020
Apple embeds racial justice into new supply-chain carbon neutrality pledge. Apple already has ventured far beyond most other companies when it comes to pushing for climate action within its supply chain. . That's how much clean energy companies within Apple supply chain have committed to using.
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COVID-19 and climate change: A healthy dose of reality
GreenBiz
MARCH 16, 2020
Consider the global health crisis currently upon us as a warm-up act for a climate-changing world.
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How transforming the mica supply chain transforms lives
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 6, 2020
How transforming the mica supply chain transforms lives. One factor she encountered there was climate change. And we have realistic expectations around what a fully traceable mica supply chain looks like, which is the next step after we have our audits done." Joel Makower. Tue, 10/06/2020 - 02:11.
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Innovating for a Greener Tomorrow: DP World Pioneers Sustainable Supply Chains in Latin America
3BL Media
MARCH 4, 2025
In Latin America, a region characterized by its diverse geography, reliance on natural resources, and pronounced social and economic disparities, the repercussions of climate change are particularly severe. This exacerbates existing inequities as the most vulnerable communities bear the brunt of climate-related adversities.
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COVID-19, 3D printing and the digital supply chain reckoning
GreenBiz
MAY 14, 2020
COVID-19, 3D printing and the digital supply chain reckoning. It took mere weeks to showcase their potential as enablers of flexible supply chains — capable of decentralizing worldwide production and responding to violent, unforeseen disruption. Supply Chain. Heather Clancy. Thu, 05/14/2020 - 03:28.
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New report reveals fast fashion's reliance on fracked gas in Texas
Corporate Knights
DECEMBER 17, 2024
The supply chains of over 100 fashion brands are linked to oil and gas fracking in the Permian Basin in Texas, due to their sourcing of fossil-fuel derived synthetic fibers, according to a new report from climate group Stand.earth. The report found 107 fashion companies using textile materials that rely on petrochemicals.
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Sustainable investing is changing global supply chains: 4 key takeaways
GreenBiz
JANUARY 20, 2021
Sustainable investing is changing global supply chains: 4 key takeaways. Corporate procurement requirements are decarbonizing supply chains. José Miguel Salazar. Wed, 01/20/2021 - 01:00. Sustainable investing strategies have ascended quickly in the last 10 years. Photo courtesy of José Miguel Salazar.
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Mars Targets Segregated Responsibly Sourced Cocoa Supply Chain by 2030
ESG Today
JANUARY 7, 2025
Snacking, food, and pet care products provider Mars announced that it aims to achieve a physically segregated global cocoa supply chain by 2030, building on its existing commitment to only use responsibly sourced cocoa in its products by creating greater transparency in its cocoa supply chain.
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Robeco to Engage Companies on Deforestation, Transition Materials Supply Chain Sustainability
ESG Today
JANUARY 7, 2025
The firms engagement programs include core ongoing themes focused on climate change, biodiversity and human rights, and focus themes targeting specific sustainability sub-topics, which typically have a defined three-year time horizon. Well investigate some of the battery makers and maybe some of EV producers as well.
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Supply Chain Decarbonization: A Guide to Establishing a Successful Decarbonization Program
GreenBiz
JANUARY 22, 2024
As the business sector gains a more sophisticated level of understanding around climate change, there has been an increased recognition that sustainability efforts must extend beyond a company’s direct operations.
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Qualcomm’s 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report: Environmental Management in the Supply Chain
3BL Media
MAY 30, 2024
The combination of the use of this tool with internal Company knowledge and guidance from external consultants has helped us to better understand physical water risks in our operations, including our supply chain. We also evaluate physical risks in our supply chain. More on our CSA can be found in our TCFD Index.
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Electrification could squeeze CO2 out of industrial supply chains
GreenBiz
JUNE 9, 2021
Electrification could squeeze CO2 out of industrial supply chains. With this in mind, the remaining years of this decade will be defined by tackling value chain emissions. These Scope 3 emissions often are seen as the third rail of climate policy. Jean Haggerty. Wed, 06/09/2021 - 00:10. Needed: Business model innovation.
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Beyond wars and pandemics, the climate crisis is the greatest risk to food supply chains
Corporate Knights
MARCH 28, 2022
This disruption, like that from the pandemic, highlights some of the risks built into our highly efficient, trade-dependent food supply chain. And yet these risks run far wider than recent events, as the climate crisis is causing food companies to face the very real possibility of losing access to basic products. .
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Getting to Grips With Sustainability in the Supply Chain
3BL Media
JULY 8, 2022
DESCRIPTION: Covid-19 has instigated significant changes in global procurement and supply chain operations. The global lockdowns exposed supply chain weaknesses, which were pervasive even before the pandemic, especially sub-par labor practices. Understanding supply chain complexity.
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Navigating the Rising Tide: The Convergence of Climate Change and Global Trade
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
“So, what does this mean for global supply chain networks?” In it, Enright emphasizes the urgency of integrating environmental foresight and technological innovation into supply chain and logistic strategies to mitigate these risks and ensure economic resilience. Enright asks.
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How unchecked consumerism helps drive climate change
Corporate Knights
DECEMBER 26, 2022
As extreme weather events in Canada and around the world are linked to human-made climate change , there is one story that continues to be left out: the connection between climate change and the products we purchase. Our stuff, consumerism and climate change. times the product’s weight. Life cycles matter.
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Cracking the Code on Supply Chain Sustainability: How AI and Data Are Creating More Responsible Operations
3BL Media
OCTOBER 26, 2022
DESCRIPTION: Supply chain and sustainability topics have dominated global business headlines for more than two years. The interconnectedness of climate change and supply chain disruptions highlights the complexity of supply chains, including the impact in realizing the 2030 vision of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
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For High-Tech Supply Chains, CO2 Emission Tracking Is Sustainable Business Currency
3BL Media
JULY 25, 2022
IDC researchers predicted that by 2024, to improve long-term supply chain profitability, 70% of manufacturers in global supply chains will invest in software tools supporting sustainability and a circular economy business model. CO2 is the new currency for resilient, sustainable supply chains,” said Kaufmann.
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SAP at COP28: Navigating Climate Change Together
3BL Media
DECEMBER 5, 2023
The world is watching as tens of thousands of leaders gather for the 28 th UN Climate Change Conference ( COP28 ) at Expo City in Dubai, UAE, from November 30 to December 12. SAP can help 87% of total global commerce organize its supply chain, transportation, and financial data in a way that enables a circular and net zero economy.”
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China's decarbonization agenda poses emerging business risks
GreenBiz
AUGUST 9, 2021
The evolving Chinese national response to climate change represents complicated new opportunities and challenges for thousands of U.S. companies with operations or supply chains in the country.
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Driving Sustainability: FedEx's Commitment to Carbon Neutral Operations and a Greener Global Supply Chain by 2040
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
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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Why investor Green Century has taken an active interest in fighting deforestation
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 2, 2020
Ceres talked with Waxman about Green Century’s focus on deforestation and its growing importance as a driver of climate change. It comes as deforestation — and associated greenhouse gas emissions and climate impacts — are mounting in many regions of the world. What follows is a lightly edited interview.
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Climate Change: How It's Affecting Your Health and How Businesses Can Help Fight This Global Crisis
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
In this Teal Talks episode, we hear from leading environmental experts on the impacts of climate change on health and how businesses can make a difference. DESCRIPTION: Climate change doesn’t only affect the health of our planet — it also impacts the health of our people. Climate vulnerability.
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Mars claims palm oil is 'deforestation-free' after ditching hundreds of suppliers
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 7, 2020
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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My Green Lab Unveils Converge, a Collaborative Supply Chain Initiative Bringing Sustainability to the Forefront of the Pharmaceutical Industry
3BL Media
DECEMBER 4, 2023
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, December 5, 2023 /3BL/ - My Green Lab, the world’s leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the sustainability of scientific research, today announces the launch of Converge, a collaborative supply chain initiative.
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How to Re-establish the UK’s Lead on Climate Change
Chris Hall
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Former chair of the Committee on Climate Change Lord Deben believes the country can get back on track to net zero and regain its status as a global leader. When Glasgow hosted COP26 in 2021, bringing together 120 world leaders and more than 40,000 participants, the UK was seen as a world leader in the battle against climate change.
Cascale Podcast Season Spotlights Consumer Goods Supply Chain Decarbonization
3BL Media
APRIL 22, 2025
April 22, 2025 /3BL/ - With a thematic focus on consumer goods supply chain decarbonization, the new season of Cascales Source of Good podcast reflects the nonprofit organizations commitment to combat climate change. AMSTERDAM, HONG KONG, OAKLAND, Calif.,
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Technologies to Reduce Emissions and Confront Climate Change
GreenBiz
MARCH 1, 2023
The S&P Global Commodity Insights Clean Energy Technology service provides in depth coverage of the supply chain economics and outlooks for batteries and energy storage. 10 cleantech trends to look out for in 2023: Component prices decline but do not immediately translate into lower renewable system capex.
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Walmart, Ørsted, and Schneider Electric Announce First Cohort for Renewable Energy Supply Chain Program: Gigaton PPA
3BL Media
OCTOBER 18, 2022
The company aspires to have its own carbon neutral supply chain by 2040 and recently extended its 100% renewable electricity target to all suppliers. . This effort aligns with Ørsted’s own net-zero by 2040 supply chain initiative - we understand firsthand that in the realm of decarbonization there are no competitors, only partners.
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Cascale Launches 2025 Board of Directors Nominations Period
3BL Media
APRIL 21, 2025
Candidates should also be committed to Cascales strategic pillarscombating climate change and supporting decent work for all. Senior leaders with a proven record as executives or board members and strong financial acumen are invited to submit their candidacies during this time.
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Climate Justice: Future milestone or essential part of business planning?
GreenBiz
JUNE 14, 2022
Businesses should do their due diligence to identify communities in their supply chains that are most at risk to climate change and work alongside them to adapt and build resilience.
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A CFO’s take on climate and risk management
GreenBiz
JULY 13, 2020
Economic estimates predict that the pandemic will decrease global GDP by 3 percent in 2020, and at our current pace, climate change is estimated to decrease the global GDP by anywhere from 2.5 percent to 7.5 percent by 2050. Operational risk factors.
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The fashion industry is unsustainable ? here's how journalism is inspiring activism to improve it
GreenBiz
MAY 15, 2020
From global cotton supply chains to pollution from textile factories, the need to improve the industry in favor of both people and the planet is pressing. . Kirstie Dabbs: What inspired you to begin writing about the fashion industry and climate change? Kirstie Dabbs. Fri, 05/15/2020 - 01:43.
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Mars, Cargill put nature regeneration goals alongside avoiding climate catastrophe
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 11, 2021
Mars, Cargill put nature regeneration goals alongside avoiding climate catastrophe. Over 1,000 companies have committed to science-based targets for climate change, but the Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) thinks companies need to start making science-based commitments on nature as well as for climate. Jesse Klein.
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Apple creates $200 million fund for nature-based climate solutions
GreenBiz
APRIL 22, 2021
Apple creates $200 million fund for nature-based climate solutions. Nature-based solutions to climate change are having a moment, and Apple is riding the trend with a $200 million fund dedicated to related investments. . Jesse Klein. Thu, 04/22/2021 - 00:12.
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The Energize Program Celebrates Landmark Multi-Buyer PPA Deal To Decarbonize Healthcare Supply Chains
3BL Media
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
The Energize program aims to address the current and future challenges of climate change and its impact on human health by supporting decarbonization across the global industry supply chain. Healthcare systems account for nearly 5% of all global emissions with the majority falling under Scope 3 emissions.
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Unilever unveils climate and nature fund worth more than $1 billion
GreenBiz
JUNE 16, 2020
billion based on exchange rates this week) over the next decade in efforts to tackle climate change and deliver on a new goal to ensure net zero emissions across its value chain by 2039. The firm also confirmed that it is aiming to achieve a deforestation-free supply chain by 2023. Supply Chain.
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Better, Smarter, Cleaner: How ESG Inspires Technology Innovation
GreenBiz
AUGUST 9, 2022
From climate change to COVID-19 to the supply chain, threats are disrupting our world faster than we can keep up, and they promise only to grow worse over time. The last few years have made traditional ways of thinking about risk obsolete. Technology innovation provides us with the opportunity to meet those challenges.
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2024 Reflections: Celebrating Progress, Demanding More
3BL Media
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Weve also begun working more strategically with key partners, and weve seen incredible commitment from across our community to tackle the twin crises of climate change and social inequality. I recently met with a manufacturer whose supply chain endured 723 audits in a single year. Theres so much to be proud of.
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How to ensure circular fashion is good for people and the environment
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 9, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown the fashion industry into disarray, leaving supply chain workers without wages and causing major global brands to file for bankruptcy. Supply Chain. Supply Chain. Annelise Thim. Fri, 10/09/2020 - 00:15. This article originally was published in the BSR Insight. Contributors.
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What does 'climate risk' actually mean?
GreenBiz
AUGUST 31, 2020
It found that European pension funds’ awareness of, and desire for, action on climate change-related investment risk has surged, with 54 percent of those surveyed now actively considering the impact of such risks in their investment allocations, compared to just 14 percent in 2019. Business as usual?
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What Is Energy Transition? A Guide to the Future of Energy
3BL Media
APRIL 22, 2025
Key Drivers of the Energy Transition The energy transition is driven by several significant factors, including the critical need to combat climate change and the economic benefits of renewable energy sources. Combatting climate change Reducing carbon emissions is at the core of energy transition efforts.
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