Greenwashed Timber: How Sustainable Forest Certification Has Failed
Industry has gained sway over the FSC because of competition from rival forest-certifying organizations run by industry.
Report: Performance Falls Short on Supply Chain Due Diligence for Conflict Materials
We’re disappointed to see so many companies simply ticking a compliance box, rather than engaging in genuine risk reduction.
A Canadian City With a Supply Chain Vision: Procurement is key.
Recently the City of Mississauga adopted a Sustainable Procurement Policy and Plan that leads the way in several areas.
“Every Community Must Be Part of Our Shared Value Mission”. Q&A with Nestlé Waters Chief Sustainability Officer, Nelson Switzer
Access to clean, safe, secure, sustainable drinking water should be a fundamental human right.
Can Socially Responsible Working Conditions Exist Without Global Regulations?
Companies that offshore pollution to less-regulated countries are effectively passing along the associated social costs.
A Brand with Purpose: Introducing Fairphone
To thrive, brands need to create an emotional connection with people, stemming from a clear brand purpose.
Bread Waste to Brewing Beer: The Circular Economy in Action
The fairly straightforward process adds value to bread that would otherwise be wasted, whist displacing other resource inputs.
Bikinis from Fishing Nets: Volcom’s Sustainability Initiative
For decades now, the tragedy of lost fishing nets has been known to environmentalists, scientists and fishers.