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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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Purchasing & Procurement
Purchasing & Procurement
Published on January 2, 2014
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Evolving government policies, technical possibilities, market conditions and stakeholder relationships are all constantly influencing – directly or indirectly – buyers and sellers alike. This channel zooms in on sustainable purchasing and procure... View More

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Top 10 Ways Brands Used Their Power to Create a More Sustainable World in 2013
Top 10 Ways Brands Used Their Power to Create a More Sustainable World in 2013
Published on December 31, 2013
About a 14 minute read

2013 was a banner year for companies using their muscle to drive transformative change, both internally and globally. Without further ado, here is just a taste of some of the progress we found most inspiring. ... View More

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Stopping Global Deforestation: How to Turn Around a Giant (Part 2 of 2)
Stopping Global Deforestation: How to Turn Around a Giant (Part 2 of 2)
Published on December 31, 2013
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This is the fourth in a series of excerpts from Engaging Outraged Stakeholders: A How-To Guide for Uniting the Left, Right, Capitalists and Activists (Affinity Press, 2013), the new book from Future 500. Earlier this month, we posted the beginning of... View More

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Brands, Palm Oil and the Ugly Face of Beauty
Brands, Palm Oil and the Ugly Face of Beauty
Published on December 31, 2013
About a 6 minute read

After the recent piece regarding palm oil and the depredations its industrial cultivation rains on the heads of one of our most wonderful simian cousins, if there is anyone in the beauty industry or from one of its agencies that read it and didn’t ... View More

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Hershey Ups Palm Oil Sustainability Goals, But NGOs Push for More
Hershey Ups Palm Oil Sustainability Goals, But NGOs Push for More
Published on December 24, 2013
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In addition to achieving its commitment to source 100 percent mass-balanced RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil)-certified palm oil more than a year ahead of its original 2015 commitment, The Hershey Company announced last week it will also work... View More

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Woody Harrelson Using Equity Crowdfunding to Scale Straw Paper Enterprise
Woody Harrelson Using Equity Crowdfunding to Scale Straw Paper Enterprise
Published on December 20, 2013
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Last week, institutional crowdfunding marketplace Optimize Capital Markets released a call for accredited investors looking to profit by disrupting an environmentally destructive industry while solving a massive waste problem: Optimize’s client, Pr... View More

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Insights from COP19: Women Play a Critical Role in Global Climate Crisis
Insights from COP19: Women Play a Critical Role in Global Climate Crisis
Published on December 5, 2013
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The Rainforest Alliance’s climate team reports back from COP19, highlighting the increasingly crucial role of women in helping communities to mitigate and adapt to climate change.You’ve undoubtedly heard the old saying: “Behind every great man ... View More

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After Years of Pressure, Wilmar International Commits to Ending Deforestation Practices
After Years of Pressure, Wilmar International Commits to Ending Deforestation Practices
Published on December 5, 2013
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Wilmar International, the world's largest palm oil trader, today announced a No Deforestation Policy in response to pressure from Greenpeace, NGOs and consumers around the world. ... View More

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Nike, Inc. Unveils ColorDry Technology and Facility That Eliminate Water, Chemicals In Dyeing
Nike, Inc. Unveils ColorDry Technology and Facility That Eliminate Water, Chemicals In Dyeing
Published on December 3, 2013
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Nike, Inc. today celebrated the opening of a water-free dyeing facility featuring high-tech equipment that will eliminate the use of water and process chemicals from fabric dyeing at its Taiwanese contract manufacturer, Far Eastern New Century Corp (... View More

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UN Global Compact Launches Business Guide Highlighting Rights of Indigenous Peoples
UN Global Compact Launches Business Guide Highlighting Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Published on December 3, 2013
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The UN Global Compact (UNGC) on Monday released a new guide aimed at helping businesses understand the rights of indigenous peoples, and recommends practical actions to respect and support these rights. ... View More

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CDP: Many Businesses Still Unaware of Supply Chain Risks Due to Deforestation
CDP: Many Businesses Still Unaware of Supply Chain Risks Due to Deforestation
Published on December 2, 2013
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In a year of extreme weather events, commodity price spikes and supply chain disasters, the latest data from CDP’s forests program reveals that the business community remains largely unaware of the deforestation risks in their own supply chains, th... View More

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H&M Plans to Pay All Textile Workers ‘Living Wage’ by 2018
H&M Plans to Pay All Textile Workers ‘Living Wage’ by 2018
Published on November 27, 2013
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H&M, the world's second-largest clothing retailer, established a roadmap this week to pay a fair “living wage” to 850,000 textile workers by 2018, citing that governments were not acting fast enough. But some are arguing that H&M should m... View More

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Peruvian Stevia Farm Becomes World's First to Achieve Rainforest Alliance Certification
Peruvian Stevia Farm Becomes World's First to Achieve Rainforest Alliance Certification
Published on November 20, 2013
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The Stevia One Perú SAC farm in northern Peru has earned Rainforest Alliance certification, becoming the world’s first stevia farm to earn the distinction, according to an announcement today by Rainforest Alliance. The farm met the rigorous standa... View More

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SAP Partners With Colombian Coffee Growers Federation to Support Rural Workers
SAP Partners With Colombian Coffee Growers Federation to Support Rural Workers
Published on November 14, 2013
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SAP has joined forces with the Colombian Coffee Growers Federation (FNC) and the Manuel Mejía Foundation to provide coffee farmers with the technology and training they need to develop more sustainable business practices.Technology continues to be s... View More

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Adnams Becomes First UK Brewery to Carbon Footprint Full Range of Bottled Beers
Adnams Becomes First UK Brewery to Carbon Footprint Full Range of Bottled Beers
Published on November 14, 2013
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UK brewery Adnams has become the first brewer to measure the carbon footprint of its entire range of bottled beers, estimating that one bottle is equivalent to traveling 5.3 miles by train.The Southwold-based brewer says after a “rigorous six month... View More

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Unilever Pledges 100% Traceable Palm Oil by End of 2014
Unilever Pledges 100% Traceable Palm Oil by End of 2014
Published on November 13, 2013
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In a major move towards sustainability for one of the world’s largest purchasers of palm oil, Unilever on Tuesday announced that all of the palm oil it buys globally will be traceable to known sources by the end of 2014.The company says it purchase... View More

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Levi Strauss & Co. Unveils New Wellthread Design Process
Levi Strauss & Co. Unveils New Wellthread Design Process
Published on November 8, 2013
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Disposable, fast fashion is the antithesis of sustainability. This week, Levi Strauss & Co. debuted a remedy — the Dockers® Wellthread process for responsible sourcing — at the company’s new innovation lab in San Francisco. This approach c... View More

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Patagonia to Offer Fair Trade Certified Clothing
Patagonia to Offer Fair Trade Certified Clothing
Published on November 1, 2013
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Patagonia has announced plans to offer Fair Trade Certified™ apparel, starting with nine styles in the Fall 2014 season.For every Fair Trade Certified product Patagonia sells, the company says it will pay a premium directly into a special fund for ... View More

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The Cat's in the BAGGU: Emily Sugihara Talks Sourcing and Collaboration
The Cat's in the BAGGU: Emily Sugihara Talks Sourcing and Collaboration
Published on October 28, 2013
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Named one of Fast Company’s Most Creative People this year, Emily Sugihara is the founder of BAGGU, a line of environmentally conscious bags. The eye-catching yet simple designs have caught on with J. Crew, West Elm and others. We caught up with Em... View More

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EDF Launches Toolkit for Sustainable Fishery Management
EDF Launches Toolkit for Sustainable Fishery Management
Published on October 26, 2013
About a 3 minute read

Last week, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) announced the launch of what it’s calling the world’s most comprehensive toolkit for designing and implementing management systems that can restore the resiliency, sustainability and profitability of fi... View More

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