Greenwashed Timber: How Sustainable Forest Certification Has Failed TSSS Contributor December 3, 2018 Retail and Supply Chain Industry has gained sway over the FSC because of competition from rival forest-certifying organizations run by industry.
ISO 20400 – Bureau Veritas and CDP Explore The New Standard for Sustainable Procurement Matyas Lukacs January 11, 2018 CSR Reporting, Retail and Supply Chain Although the concept of sustainable procurement has been around for some time, until now organisations adopting related practices have defined the concept as they saw fit.
Report: Performance Falls Short on Supply Chain Due Diligence for Conflict Materials TSSS Contributor October 24, 2017 Retail and Supply Chain 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. Coro Strandberg September 19, 2017 Retail and Supply Chain 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 Mitch Tobin August 23, 2017 Nestle Waters North America, Retail and Supply Chain, water Access to clean, safe, secure, sustainable drinking water should be a fundamental human right.
Responsible Brands Look to Capture a Piece of this 2.7 Trillion Dollar Market TSSS Contributor June 7, 2017 green procurement, Retail and Supply Chain, Waste Reduction, business strategy, environmental impact The entire industry can learn from key initiatives taken by responsible brands across all lifecycle stages.
Can Socially Responsible Working Conditions Exist Without Global Regulations? TSSS Contributor May 26, 2017 Ethics, Retail and Supply Chain, Social Impact, employee wellness Companies that offshore pollution to less-regulated countries are effectively passing along the associated social costs.
A Brand with Purpose: Introducing Fairphone Marjolein Baghuis May 23, 2017 Ethics, Retail and Supply Chain, Social Impact To thrive, brands need to create an emotional connection with people, stemming from a clear brand purpose.