Supply Chain

Are you part of Generation R?
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10 April — written by Toby Pickard, IGD

Each generation has its defining moments or characteristics. What do you think are going to be the defining characteristics of this generation? If you assumed that Generation …
Water, business, and the power of customer choice
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8 April — written by David Seymour, Business Stream

What kind of benefits can competitive markets offer customers? Anybody who knows Business Stream – or regularly reads our blog – will be aware that if there is one topic …
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 …
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 …
All that glitters is not gold: A guide to buying responsible jewellery
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20 Feb. — written by Nicola Jenkin, Best Foot Forward

Buying quality and responsibly sourced jewellery can be a tricky game. However, there are ways to overcome the problems to make your purchase worthwhile. Being of South …
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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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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 …