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How organizations are working to address the myriad social, environmental and operational issues that can arise in complex supply chains

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A Win for Cocoa Farmers and Forests: Ghana Grants First-Time Ownership of Timber Trees
A Win for Cocoa Farmers and Forests: Ghana Grants First-Time Ownership of Timber Trees
Published on March 23, 2018
About a 3 minute read

For the first time ever in Ghana, cocoa farmers have obtained official ownership of non-cocoa trees on their farms. Some 150 farmers in the country’s western region will now be able to include shade trees as part of their business plans, providing ... View More

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How and When ‘Sustainable Paper’ Is Not an Oxymoron
How and When ‘Sustainable Paper’ Is Not an Oxymoron
Published on March 21, 2018
About a 4 minute read

To raise awareness of the importance of forests and sustainable forestry, the United Nations has designated today, March 21, as the International Day of Forests. Paper is still a part of our everyday lives, but one thing people often don’t think ab... View More

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Sourcing Soy: The Role of the Private Sector in the Fate of the Brazilian Cerrado
Sourcing Soy: The Role of the Private Sector in the Fate of the Brazilian Cerrado
Published on March 14, 2018
About a 4 minute read

The Brazilian Cerrado — the world’s most biodiverse savannah — is being deforested at an alarming rate. Over 40 percent of the original landscape has already been cleared, largely for the cultivation of soy for animal feed. As major agribusines... View More

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Study Reveals Glass Half-Empty Scenario for Sustainable Supply Chain Practices
Study Reveals Glass Half-Empty Scenario for Sustainable Supply Chain Practices
Published on March 14, 2018
About a 3 minute read

New research from Stanford University reveals that the truth behind ethical and sustainable sourcing claims are far more complicated than previously imagined. ... View More

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Working Conditions in Global Supply Chains: What and How to Measure
Working Conditions in Global Supply Chains: What and How to Measure
Published on March 9, 2018
About a 5 minute read

Despite decades of intense media and business attention, poor working conditions persist in global supply chains. Even Apple, recently announced yet again as the world’s most admired company by Fortune magazine, has struggled to address this issue.... View More

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Trending: Sustainable, Ethical Supply Chains Continue to Gain Momentum
Trending: Sustainable, Ethical Supply Chains Continue to Gain Momentum
Published on March 7, 2018
About a 6 minute read

The complexity of global supply chains has made it incredibly difficult for businesses to effectively drive sustainable social and environmental change. However, new funding and accessible online resources are making it easier than ever for businesse... View More

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DanoneWave Gives Regenerative Ag Boost with New Soil Health Initiative
DanoneWave Gives Regenerative Ag Boost with New Soil Health Initiative
Published on March 7, 2018
About a 3 minute read

Crop diversity and water conservation are critical aspects of sustainable agriculture, but to truly future-fit our food system, ensuring soil health is imperative. To do this, DanoneWave has launched a new soil health initiative to build best-in-clas... View More

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Ceres, WWF Expand AgWater Challenge to Drive Water Stewardship in Ag Supply Chains
Ceres, WWF Expand AgWater Challenge to Drive Water Stewardship in Ag Supply Chains
Published on March 2, 2018
About a 5 minute read

Cape Town, South Africa could run out of water in a few months, literally turning off the spigot for some four million residents. If a solution to the crisis is not found, social unrest is feared. Beyond the human rights concerns, the region’s vege... View More

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Primark Sheds Light on Supply Chain with Global Sourcing Map Tool
Primark Sheds Light on Supply Chain with Global Sourcing Map Tool
Published on February 16, 2018
About a 4 minute read

Primark, a member of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, has developed a new online tool that is helping usher in a new era of transparency for the retailer. The Global Sourcing Map allows consumers to access information about the 1071 factories and s... View More

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Building Better Supply Chains Requires Better Data
Building Better Supply Chains Requires Better Data
Published on February 13, 2018
About a 5 minute read

Supply chains are making headlines once again — and for all the wrong reasons. ... View More

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Slavery Risk Tool Allows Businesses to Identify Human Rights Violations in Seafood Supply Chains
Slavery Risk Tool Allows Businesses to Identify Human Rights Violations in Seafood Supply Chains
Published on February 7, 2018
About a 3 minute read

The Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch® program, already the global standard for environmentally responsible seafood, has created a new tool that allows businesses to assess the potential risk of forced labor, human trafficking and child labor in f... View More

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New Venture Fund Aims to Rapidly Scale Ethical Supply Chain Technologies
New Venture Fund Aims to Rapidly Scale Ethical Supply Chain Technologies
Published on February 7, 2018
About a 3 minute read

On January 30th, Humanity United, a California-based foundation and leader in supply chain advocacy, announced the launch of a $23 million venture fund to invest in ethical supply chain innovations. The Working Capital Fund is unique in that it will ... View More

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Unbelts Is Creating a Better Way to Do ‘Made in China’
Unbelts Is Creating a Better Way to Do ‘Made in China’
Published on February 5, 2018
About a 12 minute read

A garment’s country of origin isn’t that garment’s full story. Canadian belt manufacturer Unbelts is looking to prove that the fashion industry and consumers have a responsibility and an existing means to provide high-quality clothing-productio... View More

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CDP Names 58 Companies Leading the Charge Against Climate-Related Supply Chain Risks
CDP Names 58 Companies Leading the Charge Against Climate-Related Supply Chain Risks
Published on January 31, 2018
About a 4 minute read

The number of companies committed to tackling emissions in the supply chain has doubled over the last year, according to new research from CDP and McKinsey & Company. ... View More

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The Debate Over Forest Fire Control Rages On
The Debate Over Forest Fire Control Rages On
Published on January 24, 2018
About a 5 minute read

2017 was marked by devastating forest fires that ravaged large swaths of North America. Millions of acres were scorched, hundreds of thousands of buildings were destroyed, and tens of thousands of people were displaced. California’s Thomas Fire rec... View More

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Sustainable Value Chains & Blockchain: Practical Applications
Sustainable Value Chains & Blockchain: Practical Applications
Published on January 11, 2018
About a 4 minute read

Blockchain, the technology behind cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, has certainly earned its space as one of the most talked-about topics of 2017. Regardless of whether one views these new 'currencies' as an investment opportunity or bubble waiting t... View More

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Provenance Partners with Unilever, Sainsbury’s, Banks, to Aid Smallholder Farmers
Provenance Partners with Unilever, Sainsbury’s, Banks, to Aid Smallholder Farmers
Published on December 14, 2017
About a 4 minute read

Provenance is leading a new collaboration of fintech startups to test whether blockchain technology can help unlock financial incentives that improve transparency and sustainability in agricultural supply chains. ... View More

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Nestlé, Danone, M&S Among Few Companies Walking the Talk on Ending Deforestation
Nestlé, Danone, M&S Among Few Companies Walking the Talk on Ending Deforestation
Published on December 13, 2017
About a 3 minute read

As an issue putting nearly a trillion dollars at risk, deforestation has quickly become a front-of-mind concern for businesses dependent on forest-risk commodities, such as timber, palm oil and cocoa. However, new data released by the Forest 500 show... View More

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Trending: Cocoa Giants Embrace Sustainability, But Consumers Remain Key to Lasting Progress
Trending: Cocoa Giants Embrace Sustainability, But Consumers Remain Key to Lasting Progress
Published on December 12, 2017
About a 8 minute read

The cocoa industry is undoubtedly changing for the better, but the road to a sustainable sector is a long one. According to industry experts, long-term, sustainable change can’t be made without paying farmers a premium. ... View More

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Dell, Lonely Whale Launch Collaborative to Eliminate Marine Plastic Pollution
Dell, Lonely Whale Launch Collaborative to Eliminate Marine Plastic Pollution
Published on December 12, 2017
About a 4 minute read

An estimated 150 million metric tons of plastic waste are in the ocean today and every year around eight million metric tons more are being added. Earlier this year, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation warned that by 2050 there will be more plastic than f... View More

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