Supply Chain

News and best practices to maximize sustainability throughout the supply chain beginning with concept and development, through material decisions and sourcing, and on to production and distribution.

PepsiCo to Eliminate 3 Million Tons of GHGs through Regenerative Agriculture Practices

April 20, 2021April 20, 2021 by Jennifer Nastu

PepsiCo will eliminate at least three million tons of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 through a new agenda that will source crops in a way intended to accelerate regenerative agriculture across seven million acres — equal to the amount of land used around the world to grow the ingredients used in the company’s products.

Maisie Williams Joins H&M as ‘Sustainability Ambassador,’ But Both Face Greenwashing Claims

April 14, 2021April 14, 2021 by Jennifer Nastu

H&M’s drive to encourage the “reuse, remaking and recycling of unwanted garments” in the fashion world now features actress Maisie Williams, well-known for her role in Game of Thrones, as the company’s “global sustainability ambassador.” The company, striving toward a goal of only using recycled or other sustainably sourced materials by 2030, says Williams will help drive change in fashion.

How General Motors Reduces Water Use: Tactics from Global Energy Manager Al Hindreth

April 12, 2021 by Jennifer Nastu

General Motors recently announced plans to reduce the water intensity of its operations by 35% by 2035. While the company is not “overtly water intensive,” GM says it is constantly finding ways to drive resource efficiency and implement new solutions. Environment + Energy Leader caught up with Al Hindreth, General Motors’ global energy manager, to learn how the company is

Apparel Industry Must Adapt Sourcing Practices or Face Credit Risk: Moody’s

April 9, 2021April 9, 2021 by Jennifer Nastu

The apparel industry, like most industries today, faces increasing environmental and social scrutiny. Apparel companies will have to adapt to sustainability, invest in decarbonization, and increase sourcing transparency to face the challenges caused by this increased attention, according to a new report from Moody’s Investors Services. Those that fail to adapt may face credit risk.

Conservation: A New National Industrial Policy

April 8, 2021April 8, 2021 by Guest Author

For decades, the tried-and-true formula in Asia had been to mobilize national industrial policy. Some methods have indeed seen significant success in the region. But like any model, their implementation has been fraying in recent years...

US Manufacturing Reduces Fuel Consumption While Output Jumps

April 1, 2021April 19, 2021 by Jennifer Nastu

US manufacturing has become more fuel-efficient and less labor-intensive since 1998: manufacturing gross output grew by 12% through 2018, while fuel consumption decreased by 16%, according to a new report from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).

PepsiCo to Eliminate 3 Million Tons of GHGs through Regenerative Agriculture Practices

Maisie Williams Joins H&M as ‘Sustainability Ambassador,’ But Both Face Greenwashing Claims

How General Motors Reduces Water Use: Tactics from Global Energy Manager Al Hindreth

Apparel Industry Must Adapt Sourcing Practices or Face Credit Risk: Moody’s

Conservation: A New National Industrial Policy

US Manufacturing Reduces Fuel Consumption While Output Jumps

More Than 100 of Apple’s Global Suppliers are Moving to 100% Renewable Energy

Companies Partner to Devise Emission Reduction Methods for Biomass Supply Chain

Bombay Sapphire Gin Says All of its Botanical Ingredients will be Certified Sustainable

Ford, HP Turn 3D Printer Waste into Recycled Materials for Cars

General Motors to Reduce Water Intensity of Operations by 35%; Here’s How

New ‘Green Steel Certificates’ from ArcelorMittal Help Customers Reduce Scope 3 Emissions

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