Supply Chain

It’s all about the relationship, stupid
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3 June — written by Martin Chilcott, 2degrees
In the past few months, through our projects with leading retailers like Tesco and Asda we are seeing a quantum shift in their work with suppliers. Instead of traditional …
Thrift Shop: An open letter to Ben 'Macklemore'
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26 April — written by Nick Roberts, Best Foot Forward
Thanks to his hit, 'Thrift Shop,' Macklemore might be the closest we've had to a rapper promoting sustainability. But how much does he actually know about reuse in the …
Certification, but not as we know it: Moving from compliance to commitment
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11 March — written by David Meller, The Fairtrade Foundation
Is Certification here to stay? Or is it “an analogue solution in a digital age” ready to be consigned to the annals of history? There is no doubt that Certification Schemes …
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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 …
Asda-Walmart Announces Supplier Sustain & Save Exchange
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2 Feb. 2012 — written by Julian Walker-Palin, Asda Walmart
It is my pleasure to announce the launch of the Asda Sustain & Save Exchange on 2degrees. We believe that the Exchange will help us to explore new and innovative ways of …
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How Heineken and Maersk Line are reducing their environmental impact through collaboration
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10 Jan. — written by Jonathan Morris, BSR
Jonathan Morris of BSR looks at how companies such as Heineken and Maersk Line are improving their environmental performance through collaboration in the Clean Cargo Working …
Will the Puma leather ban deliver real environmental gains?
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14 Sept. 2012 — written by Richard Sheane, Best Foot Forward
By Richard Sheane, Best Foot Forward The global sportswear giant Puma recently announced that it will have to stop using leather in the future because it is so …
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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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Benchmark your progress on product portfolio footprinting
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19 Sept. 2012 — written by Tom Idle, 2degrees
Today, we invite you to get involved in our project to assess the current state of play when it comes to companies undertaking product portfolio footprinting. How much do you …