The Responsible Plastic Management Program offers third party certification in plastics reduction in business. They work with a variety of stakeholders to ensure transparency and independent verification. The RPM standard components are: commitment, awareness...
McKinsey looks at the supply chain sustainability of consumer goods. Their research shows that more than 80% of greenhouse gas emissions in most consumer goods categories are in the supply chain. Only 25% of companies are addressing their scope 3 supplier...
This article from McKinsey looks at the progress of four companies to understand how they are acting on their sustainability initiatives. McKinsey’s research showed that managing risk in the supply chain was a driving force. Companies like Mars Confectionary are...
This article from Forbes outlines the need for businesses to balance the bottom line and the green line, in order to achieve a truly sustainable business. Attaining supply chain sustainability involves addressing many aspects, from design, manufacturing and logistics,...
This article from the Irish Times looks at the increasingly intricate steps that businesses are having to take to achieve their sustainability targets. The first steps may be the easy wins, but looking at supply chains many businesses have complex mechanisms to work...
Givvable is the go-to platform for businesses to track supplier sustainability and help you meet your sustainability targets. It is open to both buyers and suppliers and tracks a range of variables from circular economy, CO2 emissions, recycled content to social...
Maersk, the world’s largest shipping firm, announced a purchase of eight new shipping vessels this August, worth $1.4 billion. It marks the largest investment in carbon neutral shipping so far. These vessels can be fueled by green methanol in addition to traditional...
This article from B Corp-certified Keap Candles explains their fulfillment process. Their supply chain for delivery relies on third party logistics companies, similar to the vast majority of e-commerce businesses. With the aim of demystifying the process for...
These resources from Lloyds Bank on supply chain sustainability summarise how to go about auditing and evaluating your supply chain. Choosing sustainable suppliers and supporting suppliers to become more sustainable are covered. If you are a supplier to other...
The UN Global Compact is the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative. Their work on supply chain sustainability promotes human rights, fair labour practices, environmental progress and anti-corruption policies. Resources include the Decent Work Toolkit...
