GreenBiz

JANUARY 11, 2021

As 2021 begins, more companies are seeing their strategies for addressing deforestation deep down into their supply chains scrutinized. . "We Both companies already have commitments to eliminate deforestation, but the investment firm would like to see them become even more aggressive with members of their soy supply chains.

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GreenBiz

MARCH 16, 2021

I know many companies have different definitions of net-zero. The third-largest area of Etsy’s footprint is purchased goods and services in its corporate supply chain, according to Mozen. The ambition is part of the company's net-zero carbon emissions by 2030 goal, which it set in February. . “I

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

After years of debate over the definition of materiality, 2020 has brought a consensus that materiality is double — meaning that businesses should report on financially material topics that influence enterprise value as well as topics material to the economy, environment and people. This is covered by the SASB definition of materiality.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 15, 2025

The Fastmarkets Circular Steel Summit in Houston, Texas, brought together stakeholders and industry leaders from the scrap-to-steel supply chain this week to review the latest trends, technologies, and market dynamics driving scrap and secondary materials activity across North America.

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GreenBiz

JULY 22, 2020

This webinar will offer: Practical definitions of digital transformation for industrial manufacturers. Speakers: John Vargo, Director, MES & Digital Supply Chain, RoviSys. Director, MES & Digital Supply Chain. Guidance for evaluating where your organization stands on a digitalized-operations scale. taylor flores.

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3BL Media

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

This recognition reflects the unwavering dedication of our more than 500,000 global team members to deliver outstanding experiences and innovative technology solutions that make supply chains smarter for everyone. The Fortune Worlds Most Admired Companies list is the definitive report card on corporate reputation.

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3BL Media

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Lenovo supports phasing out brominated flame retardants (BFRs) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and is committed to driving its supply chain toward this goal. Lenovos implementation strategy and requirements are consistent with the requirements specified in the EUs RoHS Directive and REACH Regulation.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 2, 2020

It’s not quite ready yet but it’s soon to be on to its first prototypes, so we really see the industry being no-waste and actually infinitely customizable, definitely by 2050, hopefully even by 2030," she said. Making changes along the apparel supply chain.

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

One goal of Closed Loop Partners (CLP), entering its ninth year, is to bring together institutional investors with strategic corporate investors who seek to build a circular economy for their supply chains while helping their sustainability goals. The economics are very efficient today.".

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 14, 2021

Beyond the regulatory world, many leading companies already at the forefront of looking to provide safer chemicals — including Walmart , Apple and Ahold Delhaize USA — are likely to move toward adoption of components of the new EU policies, with ramifications for supply chains and potential competitive benefits in the consumer marketplace.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 30, 2025

supply chain, reduce reliance on imports and support the transition to a clean energy economy. A key requirement for claiming the section 45X advanced manufacturing production tax credit is meeting the IRSs definition of "substantial transformation." The 45X credit aims to strengthen the U.S.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 17, 2020

It takes a long time for aging farm equipment to be put out to pasture permanently, so convincing farming organizations to invest in these emerging technologies — regardless of the potential benefits they might have for regenerative ag — is definitely a long-term proposition.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 1, 2022

The most popular ESG topics over the quarter were climate transition, sustainability and supply chain management, followed by company culture and human capital management. Nasdaq’s figures include big quarter-on-quarter jumps in conversations around some of the biggest ESG themes. These issues are pretty hard to ignore."

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GreenBiz

JULY 17, 2020

That was definitely a risk, but we thought it was very important that is was something that we talk about along the way, so we did measurements every year," Moore said. . It isn’t often I have the mindspace to proactively follow up on every commitment proclaimed by the companies I cover. Plus, disclosure.

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3BL Media

MAY 7, 2024

To achieve this, four essential elements need to be in place: Common definitions for plastics and packaging to ensure mutual understanding and interoperability : This applies to the categorization of various plastic polymers, how products are structured and denominated, and how they are packaged and sold.

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GreenBiz

MARCH 11, 2021

The report offers a wealth of company-specific data such as the number of workers affected by discrimination, fair wages and working hours across the company’s supply chain. Fast-forward to 2021, and Unilever’s third Human Rights report is a study in how social strategies and disclosure are evolving. Data that drives decisions.

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Corporate Knights

APRIL 18, 2024

As Tyson’s VP of fresh meats marketing told Progressive Grocer magazine, “We are trying to be upbeat and different, with something that speaks definitively to [millennial and Gen Z consumers].” As NYU’s Hayek points out, the Scope 3 emissions that Maple Leaf doesn’t include are “the largest slice of their supply chain.”

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GreenBiz

MAY 18, 2021

Each has its own nuanced definition of what makes a building sustainable and approach for how building certification is achieved. International Supply Chain Education Alliance Certified Supply Chain Analyst. Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP) Sustainability and Climate Risk (SCR) Certificate.

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3BL Media

APRIL 28, 2022

Reducing emissions from Ericsson’s supply chain and own activities. Ericsson has contributed to the development of this standard, which meets the requirements of Science Based Target Initiative and UN Race to Zero Net Zero definitions. Implementing a circular economy approach to product design and material use.

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ESG Today

JANUARY 30, 2025

The Compass also includes plans to address the trickle-down effect of the regulations, in order to to prevent smaller companies along the supply chains from being subjected in practice to excessive reporting requests that were never intended by the legislators.

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GreenBiz

JUNE 29, 2020

COVID-19 will definitely change the world, and I truly hope that this will bring a new priority for sustainability topics. I traveled quite extensively for my job, securing IKEA's supply chain throughout the Americas and meeting with suppliers to advise or verify the compliance of its many social, labor and environmental requirements.

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GreenBiz

APRIL 8, 2021

Independent energy supply. (?) Supply-chain contingencies. (?) In a world that is rapidly shifting, when corporate value is more ephemeral than ever before, it’s definitely worth trying. Scenario plans. (?) Negative emissions. (?) Critical business locations protected from flood, heat, fire, storms. Pull Quote.

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3BL Media

JULY 28, 2022

Most industries don’t know where or how much PFAS is in their supply chain. Multiple Definitions. First, there are multiple definitions of PFAS. There are at least 9 different definitions, and what is defined as a PFAS varies depending on who you ask. Eliminate PFAS in your supply chain including subcontractors.

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 31, 2020

If you stick around the world of sustainable business long enough, you’re sure to see an immutable march of memes — terms that rise up and become popularized, often without agreed-upon definitions. Then, over time, they become used, and overused, to the point where they lose much of their meaning.

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Corporate Knights

APRIL 28, 2023

Each is a mind bomb (a term coined by late, great Greenpeace co-founder Bob Hunter) , marking, for many of us, a definitive before the collapse and after. Are we addressing the fragmented supply chains, culture of subcontracting, unliveable wages, systemic racism, sexism and infrastructural overhaul needed to protect garment workers?

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3BL Media

MAY 6, 2024

Despite the brand’s success as the world’s first organic and Fair Trade certified bottled tea brand, supply chain disruptions during the pandemic made Honest Tea a victim of Coke’s “Fewer, Bigger Bets” strategy.

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GreenBiz

JULY 12, 2020

We've seen how the events of the world can change that definition for a company very, very quickly, which I think is one of the very important messages here of why GRI and SASB need to work together.". "We went from the issues that are important in a pandemic being sort of down the list to being front and center overnight.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 17, 2020

23, LKAB announced that it intends to integrate forward in the steel supply chain and start producing "sponge iron" as a value-added product from its current pellet product, using the HYBRIT process. Technology disruption is by definition challenging to forecast. Graphic: Auke Hoekstra, TU Eindhoven.

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3BL Media

MARCH 19, 2025

Prioritization and planning : We worked with the company to define a road map that prioritized improvements in technology, processes and policies. The road map focused on modernizing financial operations, eliminating inefficiencies and implementing new tools to streamline workflows.

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Global Renewable News

APRIL 23, 2024

Governor Kathy Hochul today (April 23) announced definitive steps in support of the growing clean energy industry in New York and the State's 10-Point Action Plan. As part of the next phase of t.

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Corporate Knights

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

While the exact amount has not yet been confirmed yet, European commissioner for the environment Virginijus Sinkevičius has said it will “definitely” be more than 5% of production. Under the new EU rules, companies will be expected to collect waste equivalent to a certain percentage of their production.

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3BL Media

AUGUST 12, 2022

This is definitely something I will be keeping a close eye on over the coming period.”. Prior to joining Acre, Ricardo worked for a renowned global executive search firm where he was part of the firm’s Procurement, Supply Chain & Operations Centre of Excellence and was responsible for retained searches across the Benelux region.

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GreenBiz

MAY 10, 2021

It is definitely something I will keep my eyes on. The current green bonds used to offset GHG emissions can be expanded to identify a roadmap that supports individuals within a corporation’s community or supply chain. There was also a lot of talk on incorporating ESG in emerging markets, and I completely agree with that.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Supply chains of many sectors rely on crops, fibers and fuels, linking them to agriculture and its impacts. There are a number of emerging developments, described below, that companies with agricultural products in their supply chain need to be ready to respond to. Pesticides use. Animal welfare.

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GreenBiz

MAY 29, 2020

Technically speaking, the literal definition of absolute zero is the lowest possible temperature that’s theoretically possible. From there, the focus for many companies often progresses into its supply chain — the place many corporate sustainability teams spend a lot of their time today.

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3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

As the definitions and criteria for these groups are subject to changes, please refer to official EU sources for the actual details. The ESRSs require understanding of material risks and opportunities in the full value chain.

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Corporate Knights

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The pace of change is definitely not as fast as it should be given the climate crisis and the social crisis we are in, and the ambition is not high enough,” says Maxime Lakat, executive director of Re_Generation, a youth-led campaign for business schools and companies to incorporate human and ecological wellbeing in decision-making.

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