Supply Chain

Can we really rely on legislation to drive sustainability?
- Idle Thoughts
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1 March — written by Tom Idle, 2degrees

This weekend, the UK will get tough on those trading illegal timber. But what impact will it have? And can we really leave it to lawmakers to drive responsible business …
Tracking benefits: 9 steps to supply chain sustainability
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19 Feb. — written by Conrad Young, 2degrees

Following my previous discussion of collaboration, innovation and UK retailer J Sainsbury’s 20x20 plan, we've reached Step 8 - the all important reality check - Tracking …
In 2013, will companies finally face up to supply chain risks?
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15 Feb. — written by Charlie Ashford, Corporate Citizenship

What was the defining sustainability theme of 2012? The (un)ethical supply chain is a strong contender. Supply chain scandals hit the headlines throughout the year. Apple was …
UK Minister Says: The best way of spreading good practice is peer to peer
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12 Feb. — written by Ria Miller, 2degrees

The UK Minister of State for Agriculture and Food spoke yesterday at Oxford University about the importance of farming in a future of climate change and population …
Catalysing collaborative change within global cotton supply chains
- Interview
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8 Feb. — written by Katharine Earley, Sustainability copywriter and journalist

Katharine Earley speaks to Rosanne Gray about CottonConnect’s role in catalysing positive change, creating opportunities for brands and farmers, and the benefits of sourcing …
Reducing risk and driving business value: CDP Supply Chain report highlights
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5 Feb. — written by Katharine Earley, Sustainability copywriter and journalist

Katharine Earley highlights key findings and best practice examples from Bank of America, L’Oréal, BT Group, Jaguar Land Rover, and Johnson & Johnson in this year's CDP …
How leading companies are collaborating to reduce shipping emissions [Webinar recording]
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28 Jan. — added by Lucinda Broad, 2degrees

BSR discusses with CCWG members Heineken and Maersk Line how the Clean Cargo Working Group helps them further sustainability in transport. Click here to download the …
Are We Drowning in Labels?
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28 May 2012 — written by Sally Vivian, URS

Do labels work? With the launch of the 2degrees Essentials Labeling Guide, Sally Vivian of URS discusses the purpose of labelling and questions whether labels are being used …
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Forget biofuel. The logistics sector is focused on gas
- Feature
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22 Jan. — written by Mike Scott, Carbon Copy Communications

Mike Scott finds a UK logistics industry keen to do more to drive efficiency, cut costs - and find new solutions to old problems. Freight transport accounts for around a …
The tragedy of waste: How the industry is eating its words and changing its ways to respond
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14 Jan. — written by Sarah Daly, mygreeneye

Sarah Daly at Best Foot Forward shows how the industry is eating its words and changing its ways to respond. Shocking news from a report by the Institution of Mechanical …