God Save the Bean!
Climate change is threatening coffee crops to the point that enjoying a cup of coffee could become a luxury in few years. Will major coffee producer Illy be able to save the bean?
Climate Change
Climate Change and ABI
Global beer company AB-InBev has made great strides over the past few years to address global climate change's affect on their supply chain.
Plenty of Fish – How to Sustainably Harvest New Fish
As the arctic ice shrinks, sunlight will enter the arctic ocean which was previously dark. Fish that hunt by sight are expected to enter this ecosystem in record numbers and thrive on all the pristine food, which the arctic ocean is abundant. Although in the short term, large seafood companies, like Maruha Nichiro (MN) will benefit from this influx of fish, this benefit is likely to be short-lived given the industry’s tendency to overfish and deplete fish species in the Arctic. A critical challenge for Maruha Nichiro will be to avoid mistakes of the past and learn how to harvest this new resource sustainably.
Performance with Purpose: PepsiCo’s move to a sustainable supply chain
PepsiCo's size, brand power, and ambitious renewable energy targets could create a domino effect that has a widespread impact on the energy efficiency of supply chains and increased clean generation capacity.
Is the world on the cusp of an electric vehicle revolution? Volvo thinks so.
Volvo has announced a monumental shift in its business towards electric vehicles as governments around the world are banning gasoline and diesel vehicles. Does Volvo have what it takes to compete against electric vehicle leaders Tesla and BYD? How does this change affect the supply chain of a conventional automaker?
Coca-Cola’s Newest Competitor: Water Supply
Climate change is having a significant effect on water scarcity, especially in developing nations. Food and Beverage multinationals such as Coca-Cola are striving to increase water efficiency and water replenishment in these nations – all without taking a major hit to the bottom line.
A Federal Agency is Winning the Race on Supply Chain Sustainability
The USPS is paving the way for sustainable practices in its supply chain to ensure continuous operations to its customers despite risks of climate change.
Wine Production: Adapting to a Changing Climate
How can wine producers adjust to climate change, which impacts both temperature and water availability?
Patagonia’s Mission Against Climate Change
Beloved by nature enthusiasts and urban dwellers alike, Patagonia is an outdoor clothing and gear designer founded in the early 1970’s. Since its inception, Patagonia has a legacy of environmental and social responsibility that has been codified in its mission […]
LEGO: Building a more sustainable future—brick by brick
LEGO's supply chain accounts for 90% of the total Co2 emission produced by LEGO bricks– now LEGO is taking action to help suppliers reduce their Co2 footprint