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Understanding Supply Chain Sustainability

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply chain sustainability can mean a lot of things to a lot of people. As I have written about before, supply chain sustainability , or the notion of going green, is a hot topic as companies and countries look at their overall carbon footprint and look for ways to be more environmentally friendly. UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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The Benefits of Sustainable Supply Chains

Logistics Viewpoints

Paralleling this growth in e-commerce is a growth in carbon emissions – parcel deliveries are estimated to increase by 78% globally by 2030, resulting in up to 30% greater emissions. For companies to achieve reductions in carbon footprints, they should look to sustainable investments in their supply chains for the greatest impact.

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The Greenest Mile: Planning’s Role in Supply Chain Sustainability

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply chain sustainability is a higher priority than ever. In MIT’s State of Supply Chain Sustainability 2021 , 80% of executives surveyed said the pandemic either had no impact on their commitment or increased it. From many different angles, supply chain sustainability matters, so how do we get there and what is the role of planning?

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Building a Global Logistics Juggernaut with Nourhan Beyrouti

The Logistics of Logistics

Beyrouti’s expertise was further utilized in assisting the Dubai government with the “Dubai Plan 2021”. Committed to innovation and sustainability, AJEX aims to be the most trusted logistics partner in the Middle East, supporting regional growth and Saudi Vision 2030.

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Green Supply Chain – Moving the Sustainable Needle

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Green Supply Chain – Moving the Sustainable Needle. There has never been as much awareness and urgency, locally and globally, to drive sustainability. Commitments to aggressive emissions reductions targets by 2030, with net zero by mid-century, are now accepted as base requirements in our pursuit to keep planetary warming within 1.5

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RS Group releases report on its activities and strategy for Environmental, Social and Governance

Synovos

In November 2021, RS launched its 2030 ESG action plan, entitled ‘For a Better World’, which has four global goals and 15 ambitious actions for 2030. The approach also supports six of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and lays the foundation for the Company’s long-term vision to 2050.

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Driving Sustainable Growth Through Supply Chain Resilience

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Driving Sustainable Growth Through Supply Chain Resilience. The question is, how do we navigate our way out of this never-ending chaos to continue driving sustainable growth? A research from Google, Temasek Holdings and Bain & Co showed the region’s online spending could reach $1 trillion by 2030. HOW DID WE GET HERE?