Supply Chain
How organizations are working to address the myriad social, environmental and operational issues that can arise in complex supply chains
BMW Group Expands Circular Supply Chain for EV Batteries
After establishing a system for harvesting cobalt, lithium and nickel from its high-voltage batteries in China, a new partnership extends the effort to its EU supply chain — with the US, Mexico and Canada to follow. ... View More
Future-Proofing Brews: Welcome to the Era of Climate-Resilient Beer
Ekonoke is farming hops indoors — safeguarding and revolutionizing the brewing industry through a sustainable, reliable supply of high-quality, customizable hops year-round. ... View More
Latin Innovators Unseating Conventional Leather with Circular, Biobased Alternatives
Polybion and Mabe Bio are future-proofing leather production with local and circular strategies that utilize waste, boost local economies and empower rural communities. ... View More
unspun Is on a Mission to Tailor Fashion Production
The startup’s FitOS platform recommends the perfect sizes to customers and helps brands tailor their fit and inventory accordingly. ... View More
UC Davis Event Highlights Olives’ Role in a Climate-Proof Food System
The low water and fertilizer needs of olive trees make them natural candidates for a drier climate. The conference highlighted technological advances to improve oil yield and quality, climate-smart growing practices, circular uses for byproducts, tas... View More
Black Friday Clothing Zombie ‘Speaks Volumes’ About Overproduction in Fashion
The demonstration is part of the Or Foundation’s Speak Volumes campaign, a global initiative calling on fashion brands to declare their production volumes to help clean up the industry's waste crisis. ... View More
Meaningful Supplier Partnerships Are Critical in Era of Human Rights Due Diligence
Key takeaways from day two of the UN Forum on Business and Human Rights 2024 included viewing impacted communities as ‘rights-holders’ — not stakeholders — to help bridge the power imbalance between larger, Global North companies and their Gl... View More
Voluntary vs Mandatory Human Rights Action: Is There a 'Smart Mix'?
Day one of the UN Forum on Business and Human Rights 2024 debated the validity of a ‘smart mix’ of both voluntary and regulatory action on business and human rights, when companies cannot succeed alone in combatting systemic problems. ... View More
Enhancing Photosynthesis Could Hold Key to Climate-Resilient Crops
Salk researchers have discovered how some plant species evolved a more efficient photosynthesis approach; findings could help make staple crops including rice and wheat more resilient to climate change. ... View More
Study Shows Higher Nutrient Profiles in Regeneratively Raised Turkeys
In addition to improving soil health, regenerative pasture-raised turkeys have a better omega 6:3 ratio; more phytochemical antioxidants; and higher vitamin, mineral and protein concentrations. ... View More
Redesigning the Food System for Resilience: Lessons from the Field
Another central thread throughout SB’24 San Diego highlighted the efforts underway by startup innovators, multinational brands and NGOs to redesign our food system for resilience. ... View More
Ensuring Food Safety, Traceability Through Quality Certifications
Third-party certifications help food companies such as ours meet and exceed our clients' expectations and allow us to continually expand our knowledge, positioning our teams as experts and leaders in the agri-food sector. ... View More
How to take Scope 3 Emissions from Data to Action
For Scope 3 to be monitored successfully, Scope 1 and 2 emissions reporting must be mandated across all businesses and suppliers, no matter their size. ... View More
ACI Working to Clean Up Cleaning with Sustainable Feedstocks Initiative
We spoke with American Cleaning Institute president & CEO Melissa Hockstad about its collaborative work to improve value chains for chemical feedstocks for everyday products. ... View More
Businesses Weren’t Ready for the 2024 Hurricane Season
Ignoring the reality of climate change is no longer an option; the resilience and sustainability of business now heavily depends on companies’ ability to address and manage their climate exposure. ... View More
The Frugal Economy, Part 3: Global Value Chains Become Hyperlocal Value Networks
By building hyperlocal value networks that are open, adaptable and deeply rooted in communities, businesses can gain agility and resilience and maximize sustainable local impact. ... View More
Future-Proofing Olive Farming: Balancing Tradition and Modern Practices
Balancing productivity with sustainability will be crucial to ensuring the long-term viability of olive farming in Spain amidst changing climate conditions. ... View More
Breeding New Hope for the Future of Coffee in a Climate-Changing World
World Coffee Research and its partner brands are directing vital investment and R&D into this globally popular yet critically underfunded, climate-vulnerable crop. ... View More
Certification Not Enough to Uphold EU’s Supply Chain Due Diligence Laws
These laws have been several years in the making — enough time for proactive companies to develop mechanisms to ensure their supply chains are free of deforestation, human rights abuses and forced labor. And while Europe is leading, other markets a... View More
Field Notes: How Major Brands Are Cultivating Regenerative Supply Chains
From food and beverages to apparel, more commodity supply chains are getting a resilience boost through a transition to regenerative-agriculture practices. Join us in October as forward-thinking brands from these industries come together to discuss t... View More
