Sustainability

Creating holistic supply chain sustainability: not a choice, a given

Thursday, August 31, 2017 · Patrick Burnson Recent research and studies indicate that integrating sustainability into every decision and process in supply chains will be essential in the coming years. Such a strategy not only mitigates risk, say experts, but also contributes to the bottom line.

Climate change: Why supply chain executives must lead by example

Wednesday, December 7, 2016 · Kevin O'Marah While world leaders debate whether climate change is real, it's time for supply chain professionals to take the lead.

Sustainable Distribution at REI

Tuesday, December 6, 2016 · Bob Trebilcock Specialty outdoor retailer REI's new distribution center brings together the next generation of materials handling and sustainability into one facility.

Supply Chain Leaders Urged to Embrace Climate Change Solutions

Monday, October 3, 2016 · Patrick Burnson At this time last year, we examined the worsening conditions in global supply chains brought about by dramatic shifts in climate patterns. Industry analysts maintain that it's not too late to reverse the trend.

EY and UN Collaborate on Climate Change and Supply Chain Study

Friday, August 19, 2016 · Patrick Burnson EY Climate Change and Sustainability Services recently collaborated with the UN Global Compact on the study in an effort to better understand how companies are managing their supply chains in ways that support the objectives of the United Nations 2030 Agenda and Sustainable…

Sustainability Goals in the Supply Chain

Monday, May 16, 2016 · Jim Barnes More companies have moved beyond paying lip service to sustainability to embracing it and tracking its return on investment.

Solar-Powered Plane May Have Positive Impact on Air Cargo Industry

Monday, April 18, 2016 · Patrick Burnson On the heels of the international Paris Agreement on climate change, many companies are seizing the opportunity to create innovative technologies that benefit the bottom line and also reduce emissions.

It’s Always Greener On The Other Side Of The Mall

Sunday, March 27, 2016 · Bob Trebilcock The Simon Property Group argues that going to the mall is greener than ordering online. SCMR's authors argue the answer is not so black and white (or green).

Ford to Share Environmental Stewardship Program for Its Suppliers

Wednesday, March 23, 2016 · Patrick Burnson Ford introduced PACE yesterday to the G7 Alliance on Resource Efficiency at its workshop in Washington, D.C., highlighting details of its best practices and addressing key environmental issues

Sustainable Procurement: What Procurement Officers Can Learn from 3 Case Studies

Friday, January 15, 2016 · Ryan Belcher On the heels of the historic climate agreement signed in Paris by nearly 200 nations in December, climate change has been increasingly on the minds of procurement executives of Fortune 1000 companies.

Sustainability: Moving Toward the Mainstream

Wednesday, December 23, 2015 · Patrick Burnson The role for sustainability for business warrants a more nuanced dialogue. Taking a supply chain management perspective, it is crucial to not only “sell” the societal importance for pursuing sustainability but also to help companies translate sustainability into a…

Are you sustainable? SCMR’s readers weigh in

Wednesday, December 2, 2015 · Bob Trebilcock We asked readers how important is sustainability in their organizations? Here's what you had to say.

Transparency and Integrity: They’re prerequisites for supply chain sustainability

Monday, November 23, 2015 · Diane A. Mollenkopf Regardless of the motive, environmental and social supply chain sustainability requires a level of transparency, and ultimately integrity, that is only beginning to be recognized.

Sustainability: BNY Mellon’s LEED Certification Journey

Friday, November 20, 2015 · Carol Britton and Patrick Penfield Safeguarding trillions of dollars is serious business. BNY Mellon, one of the nation's oldest and largest financial institutions, is just as serious about its commitment to sustainability.

Defining Sustainability

Monday, November 9, 2015 · Patrick Burnson As our news section story on sustainability opines, research from West Monroe Partners finds that half of North American supply chain executives consider green supply chain a strategic priority. But there's a disconnect: how do these executives define it?