Sustainability

ABB invests $100 million in new U.S. HQ

Monday, April 10, 2023 · SCMR Staff The Wisconsin site doubles as a highly automated production facility for industrial electric drives.

Port of Savannah adding 55 hybrid yard cranes

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 · SCMR Staff The Georgia Ports Authority has agreed to spend $170 million on 55 hybrid-engine rubber-tired gantry cranes. The new machines produce 50% fewer emissions.

Port Infrastructure Development Program funding available

Monday, March 27, 2023 · SCMR Staff Grant funding applications are open for safety, efficiency and reliability improvement projects.

Ports of Los Angeles, Tokyo and Yokohama agree to green shipping corridor

Tuesday, March 21, 2023 · SCMR Staff The three signed memorandum of understanding to expand global sustainability cooperation.

The Rebound Podcast: How one company is enabling the circular economy.

Thursday, March 16, 2023 · Bob Trebilcock Apto Solutions CEO Jeff Jones explains how his company re-engineered its supply chain for the circular economy.

Sustainability initiatives require intentional action plans

Tuesday, March 14, 2023 · Laura Rainier Despite how some companies act, sustainability strategies provide resilience in times of crisis.

Putting the E in ESG

Monday, February 27, 2023 · Bob Trebilcock Minimize shipments, minimize miles and maximize what goes into the trailer. That’s how Grainger’s supply chain leader describes the distributor’s approach to sustainability.

MIT’s CTL looking for supply chain professionals for sustainability survey

Wednesday, February 15, 2023 · Brian Straight Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Center for Transportation & Logistics is once looking to identify the current status of sustainability inside the supply chain and is asking global professionals to participate in its 4th annual survey.

Creating the circularity report

Tuesday, February 14, 2023 · Bob Trebilcock There is a lot of talk about the circular economy. One ITAD company is walking the walk. It’s harder than you think.

Reaching 100% sustainable packaging proves difficult to achieve

Friday, February 3, 2023 · Brian Straight While many companies pushed 100% sustainable packaging goals, most are unlikely to meet those targets and instead will switch to carbon-reduction efforts.

Corporate climate pledges are falling short

Monday, January 30, 2023 · SCMR Staff A survey of operations managers shows that 85% of companies have a net-zero-strategy, but only 41% have changed operations accordingly.

A better model for the palm oil supply chain

Wednesday, January 25, 2023 · Sungyun Ryoo, Maanasa Shivkumar, Sophia Sackleh, Tim Maguire, Uloma Ezeogu, Mae Gleeson This highly prized commodity is making improvements to its value chain from improved sustainability to labor requirements.

Talking Supply Chain: Talking ESG with Hannah Kain

Monday, January 16, 2023 · Bob Trebilcock On this episode, Hannah Kain, CEO of the supply chain management firm ALOM, discusses why her organization is investing in sustainability and diversity. Bob Trebilcock hosts.

Kappahl selects TrusTrace as its traceability solution to support sustainable efforts

Wednesday, December 7, 2022 · SCMR Staff The TrusTrace platform will strengthen Kappahl’s sustainability initiatives and provide the company with infrastructure that facilitates compliance with current and upcoming supply chain regulations.

Sustainability Part 2: Fresh Del Monte moves full speed ahead on sustainability

Sunday, November 27, 2022 · Bob Trebilcock In its most recently-released sustainability report, one of the leaders in the production of fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables is making big strides on its sustainability goals.