US companies and labour unions unite for climate action
ING says the alliance underlines the importance of a stable transition to a low-carbon economy.
ING says the alliance underlines the importance of a stable transition to a low-carbon economy.
Almost three-quarters of those polled would accept lower growth if it protects the environment.
The strategy includes water targets for global suppliers and aims to significantly reduce overall water use.
The bank says it is encouraging corporate ESG goals by providing financial incentives.
The European Commission has signalled action to protect and restore the world’s forests, which are home to 80% of biodiversity on land
CDP survey shows 215 biggest global companies report almost US$1 trillion at risk from climate impacts while opportunities = US$2.1 trn
The UK mutually-owned society has pioneered a sustainability bond in a first for the retail sector.
The coffee chain is working with Microsoft to give consumers more information on each stage of its supply chain.
The African bank says an “important milestone” in developing a sustainable trade finance framework has been reached.
The agreement aims to boost trade and investment opportunities between Singapore and China.
The German carmaker aims to improve transparency and sustainability in complex supply chains.
The group will use the technology to promote sustainability in the supply chain.
115 companies requested environmental data from 5,500 key suppliers – with huge emissions reductions and cost savings of $19.3 billion
CDP has published a list of over 140 corporates recognised as pioneers for action on climate change, water and deforestation
More worried about geopolitics, climate change and security, less worried about growth, as sustainability becomes essential new focus
Automate and have a constant focus and understand what is happening in your supply chain
Two key use-cases for blockchain – supply chain optimisation and new financing models – should be of interest to finance professionals
Governance and financial reporting are some of the key areas where financial and accounting professionals can make a difference
Climate and environmental-related threats are exposing businesses to unpredictable operational risks – investors need to know
S&P study shows 15% of companies disclosed that weather events affected their bottom line in 2017 but few quantified that effect
The supply chain could be a key way of tackling the UK's productivity gap, according to research by the Federation of Small Businesses
US companies increasingly see the reduction of their carbon footprint as a key strategy for long-term resilience, growth and keeping customers, suppliers and investors happy
Many supply chain executives are not leveraging their c-suite counterparts to improve supply chain functionality and transform it into an engine for new growth
Planning is a key priority for supply chain professionals in 2018, with managing supplier relationships, inventory management and procurement also identified as areas for improvement