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Sustainability Top Stories

Nike Signs 20-Year Lease on New UK Supply Chain Hub
Nike has signed a 20-year lease with GLP to establish a new logistics campus at Magna Park Corby, covering 1.3 million square feet.
Indiana Tests Futuristic Highway that Can Charge EVs While Driving
Purdue University and the Indiana DOT are developing a highway that wirelessly charges electric vehicles, aiming to reduce range anxiety and costs.
Week in Review: Baltimore Bridge Price Tag, FTC Fines Williams-Sonoma, and More
Take one last look at last week's top stories including robots helping humans in the warehouse, Peleton vs. Flexport, and delivery discontent.
GXO and Conair Open Maryland’s Largest Distribution Center
GXO and Conair open a massive distribution center in Maryland, set to create 700 jobs and enhance regional logistics.

Sustainability Resources

Supply Chain Outlook: What to Expect Near-Future
An investigation into how supply chains have changed, where they are heading, and how you can prepare.
2023 Reuters State of Supply Chain Execution Report
Supply Chain Optimization is the table stake that today's manufacturing, retail and logistic provider leaders rely on to...


Sustainability News

The Two Most Important Factors in Last-Mile Delivery
A new Microsoft report on last-mile delivery reveals that speed and cost are the two most important factors, as customer satisfaction takes a backseat,

Microsoft Unveils New AI Innovations For Warehouses
Microsoft hopes its new AI innovations are the answer to a new set of challenges facing manufacturers.

Frictionless Videocast: The Importance of Water at the U.S./Mexico Border with Commissioner Maria-Elena Giner, International Boundary and Water Commission
Listen as Dr.Maria Elena Giner, Commissioner of the US International Boundary and Water Commission, and Rosemary Coates, Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute, discuss the importance of water at the U.S./Mexico border.

Plastic Pollution is a Problem Many Companies are Still Ignoring
A new CDP report reveals that most companies are failing to address the dangers of plastic pollution, leading to calls for more mandatory disclosure.

Ranking the Best Countries for Private Business in EMEA
PwC released its annual Business Attractiveness Index for EMEA with Switzerland taking first place and the UK slipping to sixth.

The Three Biggest Challenges Facing Shippers and Carriers in 2024
The new "State of Transportation" report reveals volatile weather, sustainability, and other factors are impacting overall performance.

US Government Commits $6.6B to Boost Semiconductor Production
The US Government is giving $6.6 billion to the world's largest semiconductor manufacturer to build a fabrication plant in Arizona.

Trucking Association CEO on New Biden Policy: ‘Entirely Unachievable’
The trucking industry is speaking out on the Biden administration's new emission standards for heavy-duty trucks.

Sustainability Ignored by 40% of Procurement Leaders
A new study reveals the extent to which companies are ignoring sustainability in their procurement operations.

Ranking the Top 50 Trucking Companies of 2024
FedEx? Old Dominion? XPO? Find out which trucking companies are leading the way.

FourKites and BuyCo Team Up to Improve Ocean Freight Management
FourKites and BuyCo are partnering up to enhance global shipping visibility, efficiency, and sustainability for major shippers.

Global Business Sentiment Rises Amid Supply Chain Challenges
Dun & Bradstreet's latest report reveals that while business optimism grows, supply chain disruptions loom large due to geopolitical tensions.

How Manufacturing Companies are Staying Ahead of the Curve
Rockwell released its annual State of Smart Manufacturing Report, revealing a focus on new technologies to build resilience, drive growth, and more.

DHL Express and Standard Chartered to Cut Carbon Emissions
DHL Express and Standard Chartered are partnering up to increase the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).

How Water Crisis is Putting Supply Chains at Risk
Global supply chains are facing an unprecedented water crisis, but not all companies are taking action to solve it.

Gartner Unveils Top Trends in Supply Chain Technology
Gartner released its supply chain technology trends for 2024, including everything from sustainability to cyber extortion to (even more) AI.

Talking Supply Chain: Fortnite’s Keys to Change Management
Video games are providing clues on how organizations can successfully implement change

Wendy’s To Test Drone Delivery in First U.S. Location
A Wendy's franchise in Virginia is testing food delivery via drone, with more locations possibly joining later this year.

Nike Continues Trend Toward Sustainability with New Partnership
Nike has partnered with CMA CGM to help reduce its carbon footprint through the use of alternative fuel for its maritime cargo.

Walmart To Sell Its Logistics Tools to Other Businesses
For the first time. Walmart has made its AI-powered "Route Optimization" tool available to all businesses.


Featured Companies

Ceres
Ceres is a non-profit organization advocating for sustainability leadership. We mobilize a powerful network of investors, companies and public interest groups to accelerate and expand the adoption of sustainable business practices and solutions to build a healthy global economy.
ND GAIN
Notre Dame-Global Adaptation Index’s (ND-GAIN) mission is to enhance the world’s understanding of the importance of adaptation and facilitate private and public investments in vulnerable communities. Climate change, population growth, urbanization and resource scarcity jeopardize the improvements made…
Quantum Innovation
Quantum Innovation® is an Australian owned and operated company. A market leader in the design and manufacture of acoustic and decorative products, specializing in unique and inspirational solutions to visual, light, sound and safety requirements.Quantum Innovation® is committed to…
BSR
BSR™ is a global nonprofit organization that works with its network of more than 250 member companies and other partners to build a just and sustainable world. From its offices in Asia, Europe, and North America, BSR™ develops sustainable business strategies…
nuTonomy
nuTonomy is the leading developer of state-of-the-art software for self-driving vehicles founded by two world-renowned experts in robotics and intelligent vehicle technology, Drs. Karl Iagnemma and Emilio Frazzoli of MIT. nuTonomy is developing the first-of-its-kind complete solution for providing point-to-point…
Foods Connected
Giving food manufacturers and retailers the control to ensure that you have the right supplier, the right product, the right quality at the best price possible.
Hybrid Air Vehicles
Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) are the world leaders in hybrid aircraft – these combine lighter-than-air technology with the best of aeroplanes and helicopters to bring brand new capabilities to aircraft.  We produce less noise, less pollution, have a lower carbon…
Environmental Defense Fund
Environmental Defense Fund’s mission is to preserve the natural systems on which all life depends. Guided by science and economics, we find practical and lasting solutions to the most serious environmental problems. What distinguishes Environmental Defense Fund is the…
GEP
GEP delivers transformative supply chain solutions that help global enterprises become more agile and resilient, operate more efficiently and effectively, gain competitive advantage, boost profitability, and increase shareholder value.
Oxfam International
Our vision is a just world without poverty. We want a world where people are valued and treated equally, enjoy their rights as full citizens, and can influence decisions affecting their lives. Our purpose is to help create lasting solutions…
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