Supply Chain

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

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‘We Are All Wearing Oil:’ Campaign Calls for Fair Phase-Out of Fossil Fuels from Fashion
‘We Are All Wearing Oil:’ Campaign Calls for Fair Phase-Out of Fossil Fuels from Fashion
Published on September 20, 2023
About a 4 minute read

An impressive panel of activists, climate and human rights leaders launched a campaign at Climate Week NYC calling for prompt, radical, legislative action to break the fashion industry’s intrinsic links to fossil fuels. ... View More

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Supply ChainArtificial Intelligence for SustainabilityInnovation & Technology
AI Is Helping Brands Address Forced Labor in Supply Chains
AI Is Helping Brands Address Forced Labor in Supply Chains
Published on September 14, 2023
About a 5 minute read

As companies have faced reputational risk due to the uncovering of labor abuses from suppliers that many did not even realize were supplying them, there’s been a push to better manage and ensure supply-chain transparency — with technology playing... View More

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Supply ChainMaterials & Packaging
bluesign Continues to Clean Up Fashion with Expansion into Denim, Footwear
bluesign Continues to Clean Up Fashion with Expansion into Denim, Footwear
Published on September 8, 2023
About a 5 minute read

Partnerships with brands including Madewell and Vibram will help adapt bluesign’s existing standards and guidelines for two untapped industries. ... View More

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Supply Chain
ISSB Urged to Prioritize Human and Worker Rights in Next Set of Reporting Standards
ISSB Urged to Prioritize Human and Worker Rights in Next Set of Reporting Standards
Published on August 31, 2023
About a 4 minute read

The investor letter asserts that the financial materiality of human rights-related topics – and the critical role of human rights due diligence in identifying business risks – has never been clearer, and that ‘investors are in dire need of a un... View More

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Supply Chain
2 New Reports Zero in on Materials’ Biggest Impacts in Fashion Supply Chains
2 New Reports Zero in on Materials’ Biggest Impacts in Fashion Supply Chains
Published on August 23, 2023
About a 4 minute read

The publicly available reports, commissioned by the Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action, are part of a roadmap toward industry decarbonization. ... View More

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Supply Chain
In Response to Uyghur Forced Labor Scrutiny, Supply Chains Are Becoming More Opaque
In Response to Uyghur Forced Labor Scrutiny, Supply Chains Are Becoming More Opaque
Published on August 15, 2023
About a 5 minute read

Since the passage of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act in 2022, which banned US imports from companies linked to it, solar-industry sourcing is becoming 'less transparent.' Now, the results of inaction are affecting suppliers for car batteries a... View More

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Supply ChainCollaboration & Co-Creation
How Food Companies Are Incentivizing Suppliers to Rein in GHGs
How Food Companies Are Incentivizing Suppliers to Rein in GHGs
Published on August 10, 2023
About a 6 minute read

A new report from WWF examines the efficacy of rewards for climate-smart on-farm practices in getting suppliers’ help in eliminating Scope 3 emissions. ... View More

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Supply ChainCollaboration & Co-Creation
Woodford Reserve Pilot Aimed at Bringing Rye, and Regenerative Practices, Closer to Home
Woodford Reserve Pilot Aimed at Bringing Rye, and Regenerative Practices, Closer to Home
Published on July 28, 2023
About a 6 minute read

The bourbon producer is partnering with the University of Kentucky and a local trade group to find an economically and environmentally viable strain to support one of its key ingredient needs. ... View More

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Supply ChainCircular EconomyOrganizational Governance
Is the Chocolate Industry Ready for Europe’s Strict Due Diligence Requirements?
Is the Chocolate Industry Ready for Europe’s Strict Due Diligence Requirements?
Published on July 14, 2023
About a 5 minute read

The EU’s mandatory environmental and human rights due diligence laws will require companies, traders and farmers around the world to rethink how they source major commodities. But cacao may be the one to watch to see the impacts of these regulation... View More

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Supply ChainOrganizational Governance
Nestlé Advances Efforts to Source Key Ingredients Grown with Regenerative Ag Practices
Nestlé Advances Efforts to Source Key Ingredients Grown with Regenerative Ag Practices
Published on July 13, 2023
About a 5 minute read

The food giant is investing to help US farms in its DIGIORNO wheat and tomato supply chains shift to more holistic agricultural practices. ... View More

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Supply ChainCollaboration & Co-Creation
10K Farmers, 18 Countries, 8 Commodities & 4 Ways to Co-Create an Equitable, Sustainable Food System
10K Farmers, 18 Countries, 8 Commodities & 4 Ways to Co-Create an Equitable, Sustainable Food System
Published on July 10, 2023
About a 7 minute read

For all the time and money spent examining challenges in global agriculture, little is spent understanding farmers’ perspectives. The Small Farmer Atlas is a starting point for companies and policymakers to center the perspectives of small-scale fa... View More

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Supply Chain
3 Steps for Ensuring Complete, Accurate Primary Supply Chain Data
3 Steps for Ensuring Complete, Accurate Primary Supply Chain Data
Published on June 29, 2023
About a 5 minute read

Primary data is the foundation of a strong sustainability program. This framework will help you effectively and efficiently collect the data you need to map, measure and reduce your supply-chain impacts, and meet reporting requirements. ... View More

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Supply Chain
Tapestry, ASICS Share Insights on Supply Chain Transformation in TrusTrace Traceability Roadmap
Tapestry, ASICS Share Insights on Supply Chain Transformation in TrusTrace Traceability Roadmap
Published on June 29, 2023
About a 4 minute read

Launched in collaboration with Fashion for Good, the Traceability Roadmap provides a step-by-step guide to implementing traceability to achieve ESG, compliance and business goals. ... View More

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Supply ChainCollaboration & Co-CreationMaterials & Packaging
Global Fashion Houses, NGOs Call on Industry to Commit to Deforestation-Free Leather
Global Fashion Houses, NGOs Call on Industry to Commit to Deforestation-Free Leather
Published on June 16, 2023
About a 5 minute read

The Deforestation-Free Call to Action for Leather calls on brands and retailers to ensure sourcing of bovine leather from deforestation-free supply chains by 2030 or earlier. ... View More

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Supply ChainOrganizational Governance
Mejuri Becomes First Jeweler to Join Regenerative Mining Initiative
Mejuri Becomes First Jeweler to Join Regenerative Mining Initiative
Published on June 2, 2023
About a 7 minute read

The jeweler joins forces with RESOLVE’s Regeneration initiative as part of its long-term vision to redefine sustainable luxury in jewelry. ... View More

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Supply Chain
How 2 Community-Focused Models Are Creating Value for Filipino Coconut Farmers
How 2 Community-Focused Models Are Creating Value for Filipino Coconut Farmers
Published on May 29, 2023
About a 6 minute read

Creating truly sustainable models that benefit local communities is a serious and often challenging commitment. But the benefits can be tremendous — both for the business and those in impoverished rural farming regions. ... View More

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Supply ChainOrganizational Governance
Data-Driven Tools Are Helping Brands Address Uyghur Forced Labor in Their Supply Chains
Data-Driven Tools Are Helping Brands Address Uyghur Forced Labor in Their Supply Chains
Published on May 23, 2023
About a 5 minute read

Too many brands have long taken a lackadaisical approach to ensuring their supply chains are free of forced labor risk. That is no longer an option if they intend to walk their ethical talk. ... View More

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Finance & InvestmentSupply Chain
Is the Voluntary Carbon Market Worth Saving?
Is the Voluntary Carbon Market Worth Saving?
Published on May 8, 2023
About a 5 minute read

Despite its flaws, I believe that the VCM is an essential tool in our climate toolkit. To ensure funding is channeled into real climate-action projects, we still must drive greater integrity and transparency. Here are four ways we can do that. ... View More

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Supply Chain
Supply Chains Must Be a Key Focus of ESG Strategies — Here’s How to Stay Ahead of the Risk
Supply Chains Must Be a Key Focus of ESG Strategies — Here’s How to Stay Ahead of the Risk
Published on May 3, 2023
About a 4 minute read

A recent webinar took a deep dive into building a strategy that makes both business and compliance sense. ... View More

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Supply ChainOrganizational Governance
KIND Pledges to Exclusively Source Regeneratively Farmed Almonds by 2030
KIND Pledges to Exclusively Source Regeneratively Farmed Almonds by 2030
Published on April 18, 2023
About a 5 minute read

With the KIND Almond Acres Initiative, the snack bar brand begins work to future-proof its #1 ingredient. ... View More

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