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Last-minute deals and a series of failed votes threatened to block the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD – also known as the CS3D), but a weakened version squeaked...
The Home Depot is committed to a circular economy, where materials are given a second life instead of ending up in landfills. This approach goes beyond simply reducing waste –...
Walmart and Sam’s Club are committed to making sustainable choices easier for everyone. Recognizing that 78% of consumers prioritize sustainability, the company leverages its vast reach to offer various solutions....
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and IKEA Supply AG are launching their first global partnership to promote the rights and well-being of migrant workers, employed across the IKEA supply...
This Earth Month, and every month, Target celebrates how sustainability strengthens its business and communities, while delivering a more joyful and meaningful experience for guests. From designing its owned brands...
In order to bring the evaluation of its CO2 emissions in the upstream supply chain to the next level, Henkel has launched a comprehensive engagement program for its worldwide suppliers called...
Oceana released a new report, “Amazon’s United States of Plastic,” which estimates that Amazon generated 208 million pounds of plastic packaging waste for all transactions in the United States in 2022, a...
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Tesco, the UK’s leading supermarket and NatWest, the largest UK bank for business and one of the largest for the farming sector, have launched a new discounted climate and sustainable...
Walmart recently announced significant progress in its energy transformation strategy. This initiative aims to expand access to clean energy, create positive economic and environmental outcomes, and support the company’s growth...
Through the agreement, the two organizations have agreed to co-invest in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (“SAF”), allowing Standard Chartered to balance CO₂ emissions linked to its upstream logistics with high quality...
Aldi UK is now providing full visibility on the journey of flexible plastic packaging collected from the public via front-of-store collection points, right through the recycling journey to end product....
Currys plc, the UK’s largest omnichannel technology retailer, has announced a further boost to colleague pay. The investment will see all hourly paid colleagues benefit from a higher hourly rate,...
CURRENT HOURLY RATE HOURLY RATE FROM 1ST JULY* National rate £11.11 £12.04 Stores inside the M25 £12.28 £13.21 Asda has announced proposals for a record £150m investment in its retail...
The partnership has seen the transition into a more sustainable era of transport and logistics as Formula 1 looks to reach its Net Zero goal by 2030. DHL and Formula...
In Abu Dhabi, DHL Group and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), will host a side event together with its partners to present the four key takeaways from the recent...
Elevating the UAE’s Position in Global Logistics: The New FedEx Hub Highlights Innovation and Efficiency FedEx Express (FedEx), a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. and the world’s largest express transportation company,...
In 2017, Walmart launched a bold initiative called Project Gigaton, aiming to work with suppliers to reduce, avoid, or sequester 1 billion metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions in product...
Achievements across the last year move SHEIN closer towards its long-term goal of building a modern and resilient supply chain eco-system. SHEIN’s Supplier Community Empowerment Program (SCEP) is aimed at...
S&P Global today published the latest edition of its Look Forward research series, focusing on the most important themes that will drive the development of global supply chains through to 2030. The global...
The UK’s first ever tubeless kitchen foil is being launched by Tesco in a move that will save 12.5 million cardboard rolls from needing to be produced each year. Thanks...
IBM announced an expansion of its ESG data platform, Envizi ESG Suite, with the introduction of a new Supply Chain Intelligence module. This module equips companies with tools to collect...
A.P. Moller – Maersk´s (Maersk) greenhouse gas emissions targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to be in line with the 1.5-degree pathway from the Paris...
The Paul Hydrogen Power-Truck, a vehicle based on the Mercedes-Benz Atego, will be used during the one-year pilot for distribution and line hauls at the Cologne location. In early February,...
The PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) provides for the supply of energy for 10 years through Iberdrola’s photovoltaic plants. Iberdrola continues its commitment to the decarbonisation of the planet. The company will supply...
The United States Postal Service (USPS) announced a set of new, ambitious sustainability targets for fiscal year 2030 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and waste at every level of the organization’s operations....
ASMO is envisioned to meet the growing demand for more sustainable and efficient supply chain services in Saudi Arabia, while at the same time reflecting the expanding market potential of...
Together with Schneider Electric, DHL Global Forwarding has successfully deployed two innovative multi-modal shipping bridges – between Singapore and North America and between India and North America – to reduce Scope...
Amazon has signed agreement with ENGIE to procure 473MW of renewable energy from the Moray West 882 MW offshore wind farm in Scotland. It will help power its operations with...
The world’s first large methanol-enabled container vessel has been named “Ane Maersk” at a ceremony in the shipyard of HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) in Ulsan, South Korea. The...
Ikea has said that the financial year 2023 (FY23)* was another year of global challenges but also of progress. Key movements include a 22% reduction of the total IKEA climate...
DHL Group has agreed a long-term electricity supply contract with RWE Supply & Trading for the purchase of around 104 gigawatt-hours of electricity from renewable sources per year from 2026,...
83% plan to increase investments in digital tools and technology, in particular AI as a driver of innovation and revenue growth, in the next 12-18 months. 52% intend to do...
A.P. Moller – Maersk welcomes Flying Tiger Copenhagen as another customer that will transport its entire ocean freight transport volume under Maersk care with the ECO Delivery solution from 2024...
Dominating the Renewables Landscape: For four consecutive years, Amazon has held the undisputed title of the world’s largest corporate purchaser of renewable energy. This translates to a staggering portfolio of...
Key Impact Points: The collaboration enables CO2e emissions to be reduced through the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) instead of conventional jet fuel. Related Article: UNIDO and DHL Group...
Key Impact Points: Acquisition enhances the leading ESG firm’s supply chain offering with expanded supplier mapping, scoring and traceability capabilities to further empower customers in creating sustainable supply chains Sphera,...
World leader in international shipping solutions of heavy agriculture and construction equipment solve some of the world’s most complex shipping challenges. In an era where efficiency and speed are paramount,...
A biofuel company working with NASA has announced plans to open a £9 million (€10.3 million) County Derry plant on a landfill site. Renovare Fuels said the first of its...
In December, World Human Rights Month commemorates the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a cornerstone document affirming fundamental rights for all. Cardinal Health firmly believes in upholding these rights throughout...
A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk) announced that the company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the City of Yokohama and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical (MGC). This collaborative agreement will focus on...
With the launch of the new AWS Canada West (Calgary) Region, AWS becomes the first major cloud services provider to have an infrastructure region in Western Canada AWS Canada West...
Ørsted has taken final investment decision (FID) on the world’s single largest offshore wind farm, Hornsea 3, which will have a capacity of 2.9 GW and is expected to be...
With the US coming to the end of its warmest year on record, it appears the country is more committed than ever to clean energy. LG Energy Solution Vertech has...
At the core of this partnership is the drive to enhance food preservation, reduce food waste in African markets, and improve global market accessibility for producers.United Nations Industrial Development Organization...
WWF and Inter IKEA have extended their 20-year collaboration to include new projects in Colombia and Brazil. These projects aim to safeguard biodiversity and landscapes while also empowering local communities...
Amazon is accelerating its transition to sustainable logistics in Europe, significantly increasing its reliance on rail and sea transport. This eco-friendly shift not only reduces the company’s carbon footprint by...
A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) is about to launch the first of its 18 large methanol-enabled vessels currently on order. On 9 February 2024, it will enter service on the...
Nestlé, the world’s largest food and beverage company, is cutting its ocean logistics greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by using Maersk’s ECO Delivery solution for 100% of its ocean containers shipped...
Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, announced that Google, ASM and HP have joined the Catalyze program, which aims to accelerate access to renewable energy across...
A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk) announced more than USD$500 million investment to expand its supply chain infrastructure to support Southeast Asia’s emergence as a global production hub and a consumption powerhouse. Maersk’s...
The new DHL Europe Innovation Center will serve as a hub for trend research and technology development, providing innovative solutions to assist customers and partners in navigating their logistics journey....
Alibaba Group Holding Limited has joined a group of over 200 of the world’s leading sustainable businesses as the newest member of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). ...
IKEA has announced the launch of a new mattress removal and recycling scheme in collaboration with The Furniture Recycling (TFR) Group, giving UK customers a convenient way to recycle old...
H&M Group is taking a leadership position in establishing collaborative financing solutions that enable the necessary decarbonisation of fashion supply chains. To realise this ambition, H&M Group, together with Southeast...
European deliveries are packed in recyclable paper bags, cardboard envelopes and boxes – or no added packaging at all. All our delivery packaging in Europe—the boxes, bags and envelopes needed...
Launched earlier this year by WBCSD, The Climate Drive is a game-changing platform designed to support businesses and their suppliers in speeding up decarbonization efforts. It is now expanding its...
The offtake agreement between A.P. Moller – Maersk and Chinese developer Goldwind, a global leader in clean energy, reaches into the next decade and marks the first large scale green...
Intel has announced plans to further reduce its direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions and develop more sustainable technology solutions. As one of the world’s leading semiconductor design and manufacturing...
Maersk (Maersk), one of the world’s leading logistics companies, and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan), a renowned international automotive giant, have joined hands in a long-term partnership on sustainable, resilient,...
On Thursday night, Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on revising EU procedures and control measures for waste shipments. The agreed law aims to protect the environment and human...
New water replenishment projects across Australia, India, Indonesia, Spain, and US will deliver 1.5 billion liters of water to local communities each year. About 2 billion people worldwide lack access...
The primary goal is to make substantial reductions in carbon emissions in line with the Group’s Sustainability Roadmap. DHL Supply Chain is rolling out a global Green Transport Policy signaling...
The Clean Energy Procurement Academy launched to equip companies with the skills and knowledge required to access clean energy with foundational support from Apple, Amazon, Meta, Nike, PepsiCo, and REI...
Better Cotton has officially launched a first-of-its-kind traceability solution for the fashion and textile sectors. The solution has been developed over three years and will provide visibility of cotton’s journey...
DHL Express and World Energy, a leading Sustainable Aviation Fuel producer and low-carbon solutions provider, have signed a long-term strategic agreement to accelerate the decarbonization of aviation logistics through the...
By 2025 nearly half of South Africa’s population suffer from food insecurity, with 48.96% of the population potentially not having enough to eat. Provincially, Limpopo will suffer the worst food...
The use of Maersk’s alternative fuels is estimated to reduce GHG footprint by more than 80% compared to conventional fossil fuels Inditex, parent company of fashion brands such as Zara...
Trax eBook Reveals supply chain sustainability challenges, strategies, and outlook Trax Technologies (Trax), the global leader in Transportation Spend Management (TSM) solutions, announced the release of its eBook, “Unlocking Environmental Sustainability in Supply...
New digital tool equips manufacturers to identify and mitigate risks related to PFAS, forced labor, and more across global supply chains Assent Inc. (Assent), a leading solution provider in supply...
Neste, ISCC and DHL Group joined forces to pioneer and test a new system through which airlines, logistics service providers and end customers can credibly report an emission reduction achieved...
The Kroger Co. released its annual Environmental, Social and Governance report sharing progress on Kroger’s ESG Strategy, Thriving Together. “The Kroger team firmly believes in the power of our business to serve America...
These new projects align with the company’s goal to increase onsite renewable energy, increase energy efficiency, and eliminate the use of fossil fuels across its operations. IKEA U.S. has announced...
DHL Express, the world’s leading provider of international express shipping services unveiled its first innovative mobile charging cart at the International Ground Support Equipment Expo in Las Vegas. DHL Express will...
German logistics giant DHL is joining forces with energy firm HH2E and South African petrochemicals firm Sasol. Together, they are embarking on a pioneering venture to expand the production of...
DHL Supply Chain has announced plans to begin operating biomethane fuelled trucks with an investment worth €80 million into a dedicated biomethane production facility in Cork, run by Stream BioEnergy....
A.P. Moller – Maersk A/S and CMA CGM have decided to join forces on several areas relating to decarbonization, in full compliance with all laws and regulations. As frontrunners of...
18 new biofuel-powered trucks deliver the European leg and contribute to Formula’s 1 journey towards Net Zero emissions DHL and Formula 1® have announced that the new fleet of trucks...
Oracle is introducing new healthcare-specific capabilities to Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications Suite to help healthcare organizations increase financial visibility, build more resilient supply chains, and improve patient care. The new capabilities will...
SHEIN, a global, integrated, fashion and lifestyle marketplace (“SHEIN Marketplace”), announced that it is allocating an additional US$85 Million over five years towards initiatives that support the “Equitable Empowerment” pillar...
Apple announced expanded progress to decarbonize its global supply chain, with more than 300 manufacturers now committed to using 100 percent clean energy for their Apple production by 2030. New...
Ingka Group, the largest IKEA retailer, announces it has signed an agreement with H2 Green Steel for the delivery of green steel, to be used in IKEA warehouse racking. The...
E-commerce giant Amazon.com (AMZN.O) has revealed its first investment in direct air capture (DAC) technology, announcing its commitment to acquiring “250,000 tons of removal credits over 10 years,” as per...
A.P. Moller-Maersk, the world’s largest container shipping company, has issued a $750 million green bond to finance its decarbonization efforts. The bond, which matures in 10 years, will yield 1.65...
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Citi have agreed to launch a $300 million facility pilot under IFC’s newly established Global Supply Chain Finance Program (GSCF). The pilot will help...
Iconic companies across industries rise together to the urgent challenge of mobilizing suppliers on climate change Guidehouse, a leading global provider of consulting and managed services to commercial and public...
Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) published its 2023 Green Bond Allocation and Impact Report, which outlines how proceeds from green bonds issued in September 2022 were used to help the railroad...
Ken Murphy, CEO of Tesco, the UK’s largest retailer, has called upon political parties to uphold their net-zero commitments in preparation for the anticipated 2024 general election. Speaking at the...
The investment arm of Ingka Group, the largest IKEA retailer, and Apex Clean Energy have partnered on a 16.4 MW battery storage project in Cameron County, Texas. The standalone lithium-ion...
Agreement with Asian Development Bank helps small and medium sized companies scale up in the region The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Deutsche Bank have signed a risk participation agreement...
Maersk ECO Delivery reduces global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions footprints through certified low emission fuel for ocean shipping as an alternative to fossil fuels A.P. Moller – Maersk and Amazon...
Walmart is expanding its drone delivery service to Dallas, partnering with Wing, an on-demand drone delivery provider powered by Google’s parent company, Alphabet. The service will be offered from two...
Climate projects, micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), women and farmers in Asia and the Pacific have benefited from record amounts of funding from IFC. The funds will alleviate poverty...
DHL Supply Chain, the Americas leader in contract logistics and part of DHL Group, announced a partnership with Girl Scouts of the USA that will establish a program and branded...
Funding from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda will Create More Jobs, Strengthen National Security, Revitalize Energy Communities, and Build a Clean Energy Economy In support of President Biden’s Investing...
Fueled by AI business model that offers a highly personalized grocery experience Hungryroot, the AI-driven healthy grocery and recipe service that is redefining food-at-home, making it more personal, sustainable and...
Acquisition to add approximately 400 stores and expand access to great products at the lowest possible prices ALDI announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Winn-Dixie and Harveys...
UK-based multinational grocery retailer Tesco announced a series of new climate-focused commitments, including interim goals to reduce Scope 3 emissions originating in its supply chain at the forest and agricultural...
Real-time dashboards are powered by SheerExchange, Sheer’s proprietary integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) Sheer Logistics, a premier provider of Managed Transportation Services, TMS technology and integration Platform as a...
AI and blockchain-based solution helps establish a sustainable supply chain with business partners The HBAR Foundation announced that Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation have introduced an AI-enabled, blockchain-based Supplier CO2 Emission...
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