Category: Sustainable Supply Chain
Diginex is sharpening its position in the fast-growing human rights and supply chain compliance market with the appointment of Archana Kotecha as Chief Impact Officer. The move follows Diginex’s January...
Nevada, is set to become a test case for how large technology companies meet rising data center demand without adding new pressure to regional power systems. Amazon is investing in...
North America is set to become the launch market for a new biofuels feedstock push, as Bayer and bp form a long-term strategic alliance to scale camelina for lower-carbon fuels....
Investors Push For ESG Continuity In Major Food Merger London and Hunt Valley, Maryland, are now tied by one of the largest food deals ever struck. McCormick’s $65 billion combination...
Amazon Moves Heat Pump Trial Into Commercial Deployment Amazon is moving a high-efficiency rooftop cooling system from trial to commercial use, adding another layer to its decarbonization strategy across a...
Hong Kong and Dongguan are moving to build the Greater Bay Area’s first full sustainable aviation fuel supply chain, linking airport decarbonisation, industrial policy and cross-border green investment. The Government...
PepsiCo Moves On Fertilizer Decarbonization PepsiCo is moving deeper into agricultural supply chain decarbonization through a new collaboration with TalusAg, an agriculture technology company focused on low-carbon ammonia production. The...
PepsiCo, Givaudan, Smurfit WestRock and Statkraft have signed a 10-year virtual power purchase agreement anchored in a repowered wind project in Spain. The deal reflects a shift in how global...
Mississippi Pilot Targets Water-Intensive Data Centers Amazon and Veolia are advancing a new model for data center sustainability, combining water reuse infrastructure with artificial intelligence to cut freshwater demand at...
As global demand for solar infrastructure accelerates, manufacturers are under increasing pressure to align operational scale with sustainability performance. India-based Premier Energies Limited is positioning ESG as a core operating...
EcoVadis is expanding its artificial intelligence capabilities through a new partnership with Google Cloud, positioning agentic AI at the center of its global sustainability ratings and supply chain intelligence platform....
Heineken has appointed Simon Henzell-Thomas as Global Sustainability Director, placing a seasoned climate and stakeholder engagement leader at the centre of its next phase of ESG execution. The move comes...
Sustainable procurement is moving into a new phase, where value creation is overtaking compliance as the central objective. The 2026 Sustainable Procurement Barometer from EcoVadis, developed in collaboration with Accenture,...
Mars, Incorporated and Olam Food Ingredients have launched a five-year collaboration in Ecuador to scale regenerative agriculture in cocoa production, positioning the country as a test case for low-carbon commodity...
Amazon has executed its largest renewable energy investment in Australia to date, signing nine new power purchase agreements that will add 430 megawatts of clean energy capacity across New South...
Germany-based chemicals and consumer goods group Henkel has unveiled a new set of 2030 sustainability targets, tightening its climate commitments while expanding focus on circular economy, workforce equity and supplier...
Scaling Soil-Based Climate Solutions Across Core Supply Chains Nestle is deepening its push into regenerative agriculture with a four-year agreement alongside Soil Capital, targeting key sourcing regions in France, Belgium,...
In a move aimed at locking in supply and stabilising decarbonisation pathways, DHL Group has expanded its sustainable aviation fuel agreement with IAG Cargo through a new five-year deal tied...
Carboninsets has launched a global digital marketplace aimed at accelerating decarbonization in hard-to-abate sectors, starting with transport. The platform connects buyers and suppliers of verified Environmental Attribute Certificates across aviation,...
Ingka Group’s investment arm is accelerating its role in Europe’s energy transition, launching construction on two new solar parks that deepen its footprint in Germany’s renewable infrastructure while extending its...
Nestlé and the International Labour Organization have launched a new two-year initiative aimed at addressing persistent labour risks across coffee supply chains in Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico, three of the...
DHL Freight is expanding its GoGreen Plus offering with a new Flex model designed to accelerate emissions reductions across its European road transport network, while lowering barriers for businesses of...
SHEIN is deepening its push into lower-carbon logistics, signing an agreement with DHL to adopt the GoGreen Plus service and expand its use of sustainable aviation fuel across air cargo...
H&M Group has adopted a new set of science-based targets for land use, aligning its operations with the Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) in a move that pushes corporate sustainability...
• First beverage company to achieve 100% certification of all sites to the Alliance for Water Stewardship standard• 70 watershed projects now regenerating 14.1 million m³ of water annually, targeting...
FedEx Moves To Scale Circular Packaging In B2B Logistics FedEx has launched a reusable packaging system for business-to-business shipments, marking a shift toward integrating circular logistics into mainstream parcel networks....
Strong Consumer Demand Drives Record Results The LEGO Group reported record financial performance in 2025, buoyed by strong consumer demand, a growing product portfolio, and continued investment in sustainability initiatives....
Finance Leaders Move To Address Fashion’s Supply-Chain Emissions Global fashion brands must rapidly scale financing for supply-chain decarbonisation or risk exposing their businesses to rising climate disruption, regulatory pressure and...
DP World Expands Carbon Inset Strategy Across Europe Global logistics operator DP World is expanding its supply chain decarbonization strategy in Europe with the launch of a carbon inset trial...
Ingka Group, the largest retailer behind the IKEA brand, is transforming an existing wind farm in Portugal into a hybrid renewable energy hub by adding solar generation to the site,...
EcoVadis is moving beyond scorecards. The Paris based sustainability ratings provider has launched a dedicated peer-to-peer Community platform for suppliers that have received an EcoVadis Rating, creating what may become...
Global Food Security Meets Climate Risk The National Geographic Society and PepsiCo have awarded five new research grants to scientists conducting on farm trials designed to strengthen soil resilience and...
DHL Global Forwarding has launched a new GoGreen Plus Portfolio designed to make lower emissions freight services easier to adopt across global supply chains. At the center of the rollout...
Amazon is expanding its Sustainability Exchange to provide companies with new tools to reduce emissions beyond their direct operations, offering lower-carbon fuel inset credits and superpollutant refrigerant destruction credits to...
Neste and World Fuel Services have signed a five-year extension to their existing partnership, expanding the availability of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) across more than 100 airports in World Fuel’s...
A coalition of chemical producers, material innovators, and trading houses has launched what participants describe as the world’s first global supply chain dedicated to renewable plastics for high performance consumer...
Logistics Partnerships Move Deeper Into Decarbonization DHL Group and home and living e commerce platform Westwing have expanded their long running delivery partnership, combining faster fulfillment with lower carbon logistics...
Leadership Reset After Governance Turmoil Kroger has appointed former Walmart executive Greg Foran as chief executive, closing a year long search triggered by the ouster of Rodney McMullen following a...
• IKEA begins large scale electrification of heavy road freight in Italy, targeting more than 1.2 million zero emission kilometers annually.• Collaboration with LC3 Trasporti and Mercedes Benz Trucks reflects...
Offshore Wind Deal Anchors Corporate Demand For Clean Power Amazon and RWE have signed a long term Power Purchase Agreement covering 110 megawatts of offshore wind capacity from the Nordseecluster...
An interview with Catherine Cormier, Chief Product Officer at Assent Global manufacturers are facing a mounting sustainability challenge that is no longer confined to compliance teams or annual reporting cycles....
• Drax debuts an interactive data tool that tracks biomass sourcing, transport and carbon across its global supply chain• The Tracker supports the company’s new Sustainability Framework and strengthens verification...
PepsiCo and Yara are advancing a collaboration that targets emissions reductions across one of the most complex segments of the food value chain: fertilizer production and on-farm nutrient management. The...
New analysis finds rising competition for wood fibre, tightening regulation, and climate disruption are increasing cost and supply risks for paper, packaging, and textile industries Canopy and Finance Earth outline...
• Deal combines RegTech platforms with advisory expertise in worker rights and remediation• Acquisition positioned for compliance with due diligence regulations including EU CSDDD• Enhanced capabilities for companies facing heightened...
Morrisons has tightened its climate strategy, securing Science Based Targets initiative validation for a new set of near and long term emissions targets that extend its net zero ambition across...
Mars, Incorporated and cocoa trader Sucden have launched a five-year collaboration aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and strengthening climate resilience across cocoa farms in the Dominican Republic and Ecuador....
• Parliament backs a one-year delay to the EU’s deforestation-free supply chain law, pushing obligations for large companies to 2026.• Lawmakers ask the Commission to conduct an early 2026 review...
A global shift in how LEGO boxes are packed The LEGO Group has crossed a major point in its multiyear effort to remove single-use plastics from inside its boxes. More...
Founded in 1985, DANKEN Enterprise Co., Ltd. (DANKEN) is a global professional supplier of socks and a pioneer in applying functional materials to hosiery in Taiwan. For 40 years, the...
• Air Liquide starts up a 30-ton-per-day ammonia-to-hydrogen cracking unit in Antwerp-Bruges, the first of its kind at industrial scale.• The technology strengthens the feasibility of long-distance hydrogen supply chains...
• M&S launches RE:Spark to expand renewable electricity adoption across fashion suppliers in Asia and Turkey.• Partnership with Schneider Electric provides digital tools, advisory services, and aggregated PPA access for...
The role of a successful CPO is changing dramatically and will continue to evolve through 2026. Rather than being seen primarily as a cost and risk function, CPOs are now...
• DHL secures more than 240,000 metric tons of Sustainable Aviation Fuel over three years, one of the largest SAF agreements in the U.S. air cargo sector.• The deal is...
• Amazon launches four new nature-based initiatives designed to replenish more than 2 billion liters of water each year across North America and Latin America.• The company now has more...
• FedEx co-leads a 160 million dollar Series C and places an initial order for 53 electric trucks.• Funding accelerates US-based manufacturing of purpose-built medium-duty EVs for logistics and RV...
• First electric delivery van introduced in Saudi Arabia by Maersk and Unilever, advancing the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 decarbonisation goals.• Operates from Maersk’s Jeddah Logistics Park, powered by a 64,000...
• Inter IKEA commits US$108 million (€100 million) to global forest-based carbon removal, launching its first project in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest biome.• The partnership with BTG Pactual Timberland Investment Group...
• AWS will use recycled water in more than 120 U.S. data centers—up from 24—preserving an estimated 530 million gallons of drinking water annually.• The initiative contributes to Amazon’s goal...
• Five nonprofit and public-sector partners selected to deploy AI, cloud, and quantum technologies across critical supply chains.• Projects span Canada, India, Kenya, Indonesia, Brazil, Mexico, and Saudi Arabia, addressing...
Future-proofing power supply in the Pacific Northwest A new energy campus is poised to reshape both the region’s grid and the intersection of digital infrastructure and climate strategy. Amazon, Energy...
Expanding Human Rights Due Diligence Across Global Supply Chains EcoVadis has introduced Worker Voice Connect, a digital grievance mechanism designed to give supply chain workers a direct, anonymous channel to...
• Amazon’s Elkhart, Indiana facility integrates over 40 decarbonization and efficiency systems for real-world testing.• The site provides data for scaling low-carbon building materials and clean-energy systems across Amazon’s global...
• The International Nut and Dried Fruit Council (INC) launches a first-of-its-kind certification tailored to the sector’s specific ESG challenges.• The framework aligns growers, processors, and traders around verified sustainability...
• The acquisition integrates GoBlu’s BHive® chemical compliance platform with Worldly’s environmental performance tools.• The merger advances data transparency and unification across 40,000+ manufacturers, brands, and retailers.• Aims to reduce...
• Mars’ first European Renewable Acceleration contract will deliver over 129 MWac of new solar capacity in Poland by 2027.• The projects, developed with GoldenPeaks Capital, will generate 222 GWh...
• Nestlé exits the Dairy Methane Action Alliance, joining a wave of corporate withdrawals from voluntary climate initiatives.• The alliance, launched in 2023 by the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), seeks...
A Global Strategy Built on Local Innovation The LEGO Group is accelerating efforts to decarbonize its global manufacturing footprint, advancing projects in Europe and Asia designed to eliminate natural gas...
Shipping and logistics giants DHL Global Forwarding and Hapag-Lloyd have deepened their collaboration on decarbonization, signing a three-year framework agreement that expands the use of sustainable marine fuels across Hapag-Lloyd’s...
Levi Strauss pushes renewable energy deeper into its supply chain Levi Strauss & Co. has unveiled a new initiative with Schneider Electric to accelerate renewable energy adoption among its supply...
Oregon’s Data Center Demand Drives New Solar Build Amazon has signed a long-term power purchase agreement with Avangrid, the U.S. subsidiary of Iberdrola, to secure renewable electricity from a new...
A New Corporate Energy Strategy Mars, Incorporated is moving to reframe corporate energy procurement with a strategy that stretches beyond its own factories and offices. Under its newly launched Renewable...
Global Push from Climate Week NYC Schneider Electric used Climate Week NYC to announce a major expansion of its global supply chain decarbonization programs, doubling down on its strategy to...
A New Approach to Food Waste IKEA U.S. has launched a food waste pilot program that takes a direct aim at one of retail’s most stubborn environmental challenges: organic waste....
DHL and Henkel Scale Partnership on Low-Emission Shipping DHL Global Forwarding and Henkel are expanding their cooperation to integrate Sustainable Marine Fuel (SMF) into the bulk of Henkel’s ocean freight,...
Asda has launched a sustainability-linked supply chain finance program with Lloyds, offering UK suppliers improved payment terms and rates tied directly to their sustainability performance. Under the scheme, suppliers who...
FedEx is accelerating its sustainability agenda in Hong Kong with the deployment of six new electric panel vans, furthering its commitment to carbon-neutral global operations by 2040. The vehicles, Mercedes-Benz...
Morgan Stanley Investment Management’s 1GT climate private equity strategy has joined a $105 million Series C round for Overhaul Group, a global provider of in-transit cargo risk management solutions. The...
DHL Supply Chain has launched a pilot program in Japan deploying hydrogen-powered fuel cell (FC) trucks, marking a milestone in its push toward decarbonized logistics. The initiative is part of...
Amazon and Brimstone have announced promising results from initial tests of Brimstone’s lower-carbon Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC), designed for use in concrete construction. The tests, created in collaboration with Amazon’s...
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has partnered with Black Bull Biochar (BBB) to purchase Biochar Carbon Removal Credits as part of a broader effort to integrate sustainable practices into its poultry...
Global companies are accelerating efforts to embed sustainability across operations and supply chains, according to EcoVadis’ ninth annual Global Supply Chain Sustainability Risk & Performance Index. Based on analysis of...
The International Tin Association (ITA) has announced the launch of the Responsible Tin Network, a new industry-wide initiative aimed at accelerating collaboration, closing critical engagement gaps, and advancing responsible sourcing...
Maersk’s Ruakura Cold Store has become the first cold storage facility in New Zealand to earn a 6 Star Green Star NZ Design & As-Built rating, the highest recognition for...
DP World has partnered with enterprise climate platform Watershed to modernize and scale its sustainability reporting across European operations. Operating in over 75 countries, the logistics leader faced challenges with...
Schneider Electric has launched Zeigo™ Hub, a powerful new digital platform aimed at helping companies decarbonize their supply chains at scale and meet Scope 3 emissions targets. The launch reflects...
Fujitsu has launched a major supply chain decarbonization initiative by collaborating with twelve global suppliers to exchange Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) data, a move aimed at advancing its net-zero target...
The LEGO Group, in collaboration with WWF Denmark, has launched the Planet Promise Design Guidelines—a new framework designed to embed socially and environmentally responsible narratives into LEGO® sets, stories, and...
Sipchem has partnered with global supply chain risk management firm Achilles to enhance transparency, supplier performance, and ESG alignment across its operations. The petrochemical company, headquartered in Jubail Industrial City,...
IKEA Components has begun a major sustainability shift by phasing out plastic fitting bags and replacing them with paper-based alternatives—cutting approximately 1,400 tons of virgin plastic annually. The initiative is...
Amazon has unveiled a groundbreaking fulfillment center in Nagoya, Japan, designed to integrate advanced geothermal and solar technology to minimize its environmental footprint. The facility is Amazon’s first globally to...
Amazon is scaling its decarbonization strategy with a major sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) deal, becoming the first company to use SAF at Ontario International Airport under an expanded partnership with...
Amazon has expanded its nuclear energy partnership with Talen Energy, securing 1,920 megawatts of carbon-free power to support its growing AI and cloud infrastructure needs. The electricity will be sourced...
Nescafé has outperformed its 2025 regenerative agriculture goal a year early—sourcing 32% of its coffee in 2024 from farms using regenerative practices, against its target of 20%. This milestone, revealed...
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced it is more than halfway toward its 2030 water positive goal, returning more water to communities than it consumes in its operations. As of...
Bain & Company has entered a strategic partnership with climate-tech firm Terralytiq to help global corporations decarbonize their supply chains—especially Scope 3 emissions, which remain among the most difficult to...
Several global consumer giants — including Walmart, Mondelēz, Mars, Nestlé, and L’Oréal USA — have quietly exited the U.S. Plastics Pact (USPP), a key industry initiative focused on sustainable plastic...
Pioneering Project in Essex Set to Power Tomatoes with Household Waste A 40-hectare low-carbon greenhouse complex powered by household waste is set to open in Essex by 2027, marking a...
Green Project Technologies and Achilles have announced a strategic partnership designed to simplify and scale Scope 3 emissions management across global supply chains—an area long plagued by fragmented data and...
FedEx has launched its most significant U.S. deployment of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), securing over three million gallons of blended SAF from Neste for use at Los Angeles International Airport...
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