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Sustainable Forestry: Can We Get It Right?

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Zero-deforestation pledges have reached an impressive scale: The New York Declaration on Forests was endorsed by 36 national governments, 53 companies and 54 civil-society organizations and the Consumer Goods Forum represents 400 companies across 70 countries. International Cooperation and Major Leaps Forward.

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Earth Day spotlight: What it means to be a Benefit Corporation in CPG

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These companies strive to create sustainable business models, which utilize their revenue to benefit society and the environment. Often viewed as more innovative and ethical than traditional businesses, B Corps are attractive to consumers and investors seeking businesses that make a positive impact in the world.

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Global Production Activity Levels Unchanged In May But Provide Added Warning Signs

Supply Chain Matters

Sub-indexes related to new orders and new export orders reportedly also contracted further in May raising concerns that the country’s consumer goods consumption will likely have to be the engine of near-term growth. compared to a value of 49.2 Both the production index and new orders index remained at contraction values. respectively.

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Three Lies and a Truth

Supply Chain Shaman

However, the results were not sustained and the impact cannot be seen on the balance sheets. As a result, most of the results were not sustainable over time. In 2009, the definition of supply chain resiliency was driven by the impact of the Great Recession. How do I know? Technologies were implemented as projects.

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PRO Point of View: Pascale de Felix, Global Sourcing Director – Methods, Tools & Responsible Sourcing at the Bel Group

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Launched in 2018 with Shui Mahieu, Sustain gave us an opportunity to embellish our gallery with portraits of responsible purchasing professionals. Beyond the efforts that each of us can make individually, companies have an essential role in building a more sustainable development model, by improving their supply chain practices.