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Power Your Business Sustainably Through Solar Energy

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Singapore is among the 80-odd countries that have set net-zero targets that are to be reached mostly by 2050. A report also found that a fifth of the 2,000 largest publicly-listed companies in the world have pledged to pursue a net-zero strategy. Cache Logistics Trust, Singapore.

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An Update from Sharm El-Sheikh on Decarbonisation of Transport

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Under the Global Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Zero-Emission Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles (ZE-MHDVs) the signatories set an interim goal of 30% zero emission new vehicle sales by 2030. In April 2022, Singapore and Palau joined the initiative taking the total to 24 country signatories. COP26 laid critical foundations.

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Carbon Mitigation Actions; For The Planet, And for the Pocket

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More importantly, this same voluntary market is projected to increase to $50 billion by 2030. A case in point is Tesla, the electric car manufacturer, which reported carbon credit sales of $518 million in the first quarter of 2021, with the majority of purchases coming from other automakers! billion a year. MORE FROM THIS EDITION.

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COP26: 5Zs that changed the world part 2

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In this subsequent Part 2 of the report, we summarize the efforts required to bring such initiatives to life. As per reports, other UN organisations like the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) are expected to join the task force as partners. After COP26, we are at about 2.7

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How Southeast Asian manufacturers can use ERP to realign the supply chain

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

To further diversify supply chains , Singapore also established the SG+ twinning model, where businesses can take advantage of dual production locations with its close neighbours including Johor in Malaysia; and the Batam, Bintan and Karimun islands in Indonesia. Top leadership support for Industry 4.0.

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A Conversation with Don Teng

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Inspired by the concept of creating harmony between men and machines, I strongly believe in the cause of ensuring worker’s safety when they work with machines and have been actively engaged in propagating it as a regulatory initiative amongst the right stakeholders in Singapore. and& digitisation in the APAC region.

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

Logistics Viewpoints

PwC reports that almost half of assets under management are held by investment firms committed to decarbonization. UPS saves time and money at a level worth reporting on earnings calls, but they are also more sustainable. Schneider Electric has committed to convert its 14,000 fleet vehicles to electric by 2030.