Supply Chain
How organizations are working to address the myriad social, environmental and operational issues that can arise in complex supply chains
GoodSam Foods Out to Scale Regenerative, Farmer-Driven Model for Sustainable Snacks
The three-year-old maker of snacks, coffee and other ethically sourced foods is aiming to show that brands can source from regenerative ag systems; but it will require a real commitment to working with rural communities who, for too long, have been l... View More
Toxnot: A Passport to Healthier Materials, Products, Supply Chains
Toxnot’s cloud-based software helps advance companies’ focus on material health and supply chain engagement. Shaw's Kellie Ballew spoke with Toxnot CEO and co-founder Pete Girard about the greatest challenges to supply chain engagement. ... View More
Protecting the Collectors: A Case Study in Ensuring Safe, Sustainable Livelihoods for Workers in the ‘First Mile’
Many companies still shy away from responsibility for what’s happening in the first mile of their supply chains; but First Mile, along with its nonprofit and brand partners, is actively engaging with these issues — and creating positive impacts f... View More
Kickstarting Your Road to Regeneration. Module 4: Engaging Consumers for Culture Change
SB Professional Development Series - Kickstarting Your Road to Regeneration is a primer designed to help you make progress on your road to regenerative business and includes presentations, reports, and other resources to inspire, activate, and transf... View More
Fashion’s Supply Chain Visibility Comes Into Focus
It remains to be seen whether the SEC’s proposed climate-disclosure rules will go into effect; but with the EU bringing in sustainable textile regulations and states passing laws on supply chain due diligence, increased scrutiny over the climate im... View More
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Mandates Supply Chain Due Diligence
The law is a direct response to the widespread, well-documented reports of crimes against humanity in the Uyghur regions — and the fact that the reactions from most global brands to the issue have been, to put it lightly, disappointing. ... View More
Collaboration, Communication Key to Scaling Sustainable Forestry in Supply Chains
In a recent webinar, FSC, Procter & Gamble and Stok discussed how companies can fulfill their role in the responsible sourcing and manufacturing of products derived from forests. ... View More
Kickstarting Your Road to Regeneration. Module 3: Goal Setting and Measuring Outcomes
SB Professional Development Series - Kickstarting Your Road to Regeneration is a primer designed to help you make progress on your road to regenerative business and includes presentations, reports, and other resources to inspire, activate, and transf... View More
Report Highlights ‘Wild Dozen’ Plant Ingredients Consumers, Companies Should Consume with Care
A new report by TRAFFIC, the FAO and the IUCN Species Survival Commission Medicinal Plant Specialist Group looks at 12 common, wild-harvested plant ingredients and their effects on local sourcing communities and ecosystems. ... View More
Kickstarting Your Road to Regeneration. Module 2: Social and Community Impact
SB Professional Development Series - Kickstarting Your Road to Regeneration is a primer designed to help you make progress on your road to regenerative business and includes presentations, reports, and other resources to inspire, activate, and transf... View More
Kickstarting your Road to Regeneration. Module 1: Introduction to Regeneration - The Power of Nature
SB Professional Development Series - Kickstarting Your Road to Regeneration is a primer designed to help you make progress on your road to regenerative business and includes presentations, reports, and other resources to inspire, activate, and transf... View More
The Road to Regeneration
This report by Sustainable Brands includes a practical working definition of regeneration (what), an overview of the need for regenerative business models (why), and provides three case studies of regenerative business in action (how). It also includ... View More
Without Ukrainian Sunflower Oil, Iceland Foods Forced to Put Practicality Over Sustainability
Thanks to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the British grocery chain has been cut off from its supply of sunflower oil; the company says it must temporarily revert to using palm oil, which it eliminated from its products in 2018. ... View More
When It Comes to Cotton Production, Sustainability Is in the Water
Through new technologies, data collection and third-party verification, brands and retailers now have the critical assurances they need to show that the cotton fiber in their supply chain is more sustainably grown, with lower environmental and social... View More
Organic Cotton Industry Still Sowing Seeds for Sustainability
As consumer demand for organic cotton soars, so does skepticism over the sustainability of the sector. The response must not be to retreat from organic cotton, but to invest more in supporting farmers to help them make the often-difficult conversion ... View More
Conquering the Grass Ceiling: Female Farmers Feeding America and the World
As we celebrate Women’s History Month, it seems only fitting to focus on the women working to feed our country. From raising dairy and beef cows to vegetables and other crops — women are slowly becoming the face of the next generation of US farme... View More
Transparency and Traceability Must Drive Sustainable Fashion
Traceability is the foundation upon which we can truly revolutionize the fashion industry, revealing the actual costs of products and ensuring that the wealth generated from production gets redistributed more fairly. ... View More
New Platform to Help Apparel Brands Illuminate Darkest Corners of Supply Chains
Laudes Foundation’s Transparency in Action portal features best practices, expert advice, tools and resources — including information on existing and upcoming legislation — for brands to take informed steps towards transparency and expand their... View More
From Shores to Shelves: Codifying Ocean Plastic Supply Chains
Brands committed to increasing sustainability by putting ocean plastic to good use deserve the infrastructure and data they need to verify their products and meet the standards that consumers demand. ... View More
Meat Industry Conditions Still Perfect Petri Dishes for Next Pandemic
Marking two years of COVID-19, new research from FAIRR warns failure to improve crowded, high-stress conditions in animal agriculture fosters ideal breeding ground for new, zoonotic diseases. ... View More
