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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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Financing a Sustainable Future

Taulia

Financial institutions must also play their part in order to unlock the trillions in public and private sector finance required to secure global net zero. Taulia, for example, offers ESG Supplier Financing, or sustainable supply chain finance, as a way to track and reward the ESG performance of suppliers.

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The Green Corridor: Digitise Wisely to Reduce Emissions

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

It allows for better tracking of cargo and people in airports, enhanced security, and enhanced safety – just to name a few. Overbooking in one airline can stress other areas in an airports ecosystem like security, food and beverage or baggage handling services. By connecting smartly with partners – serious reductions can happen.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 1 – 7)

Logistics Viewpoints

The recently released National Retail Security Survey shows that total shrink in 2021 reported by retailers is now almost a $100 billion problem. Retailers face security-related challenges on many fronts. Walmart in the news: Walmart, suppliers continue sustainability collaboration. Walmart to buy Alert Innovation.

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Cutting Emissions Through Better Transportation Planning

Logistics Viewpoints

Now, Oracle Transportation Management (OTM) allows cost and sustainability to be traded off. Rich Kroes, Vice President of Global Sustainability at Oracle. Rich Kroes – Oracle’s vice president of global sustainability – was also on the call. Carbon Taxes, SEC Sustainability Reporting, and “Greenwashing”.

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Moving Ahead with Net Zero Goals and Climate Adaptation

Enterra Insights

Boston Consulting Group (BCG) analysts assert, “An $18 trillion capital gap exists between current commitments and the investments needed for alignment with net zero goals in 2030. ”[3] Of note, the 2030 goal has all but been abandoned. Electricity and end-use sectors account for 90% of that shortfall.”[3]

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Sustainable procurement: Everything You Need to Know

Precoro

March 21 was the second annual iteration of World Sustainable Procurement Day , an online event organized by the Sustainable Procurement Pledge team, SPP Chapters, SPP Champions, and partners to raise awareness about the importance of ethical procurement and to share the best sustainability practices with organizations worldwide.