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Responsible sourcing as part of corporate governance

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Three days ago Larry Fink (CEO of BlackRock , one of the biggest asset management companies in the world, $6.3 Trillion under management) sent a letter to the CEOs of the world’s largest corporations. Now, the majority of companies in North America and Europe have committed to responsible sourcing targets.

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Responsible sourcing as part of corporate governance

SupplyShift

Three days ago Larry Fink (CEO of BlackRock , one of the biggest asset management companies in the world, $6.3 Trillion under management) sent a letter to the CEOs of the world’s largest corporations. Now, the majority of companies in North America and Europe have committed to responsible sourcing targets.

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Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech August 30 2023

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Redwood has indicated a commitment to solving the ability to source battery anode and cathode components in the United States and producing them from an increasing amount of recycled content. The company converts end-of-life electric batteries into renewed raw materials and components. Rowe Price Associates.

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This Week in Supply Chain Tech- January 19 2024

Supply Chain Matters

Magazine as one of the fastest growing technology companies in North America. The technology provider has reportedly experienced explosive growth since the release of its platform in 2020 with consecutive rankings by Deloitte and Inc. governmental agencies to include U.S. Customs and Border Control, the U.S.

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Why Energy Supply Chains are Transitioning to Renewables

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Despite the persistance of some strong fundamentals , 2020 may signal the true turning point in the shift to renewable sources for energy companies. BlackRock, the largest asset management firm in the world, can serve as our bellwether in this instance. Managing energy security risk. ” Other sources agree.

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ESG in the Public and Private Market: Putting the Supply Chain in Focus

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In fact, nearly 70% of consumers in North America think it’s important for a brand to be sustainable. Who could forget the Barbie deforestation scandal of 2011 , when Greenpeace discovered that toy manufacturer Mattel was sourcing packaging material from a supplier clearing rainforests from critical wildlife areas. .

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Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech December 13 2022 Edition

Supply Chain Matters

Massachusetts based Locus Robotics, an autonomous logistics and warehouse management focused mobile robot (AMR) provider recently announced completion of a $117 million in Series F funding, bringing the company’s valuation close to $2 billion. This latest round was led by Goldman Sachs Asset Management and G2 Venture Partners.