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The rise of organic produce SmartBlogs - 0 views

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Sales of organic produce have been steadily rising, and farmers worldwide have stepped up to provide a year-round supply of certified organic fruits and vegetables, experts say. Nearly all items in the produce section are available in organic, with prices fluctuating based on supply, says Claris Ritter of Alfalfa's Market in Colorado. "Price is really a function of supply, and we're still having greater demand than supply," Ritter said. "We'll have to see, if we ever do catch up to the demand, what happens with the price

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Sales of organic produce have been steadily rising, and farmers worldwide have stepped up to provide a year-round supply of certified organic fruits and vegetables, experts say. Nearly all items in the produce section are available in organic, with prices fluctuating based on supply, says Claris Ritter of Alfalfa's Market in Colorado. "Price is really a function of supply, and we're still having greater demand than supply," Ritter said. "We'll have to see, if we ever do catch up to the demand, what happens with the price</div>

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Stonyfield Shifts to Innovative Supply Chain Management with SupplyShift | Sustainable ... - 0 views

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Organic dairy producer Stonyfield Farm, Inc. announced this week that it will utilize a new tool to manage its supply chain: SupplyShift™ - a new, cloud-based, supply chain management platform focused on sustainability, but flexible enough to assess any procurement need or supply chain risks.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Organic dairy producer Stonyfield Farm, Inc. announced this week that it will utilize a new tool to manage its supply chain: SupplyShift™ - a new, cloud-based, supply chain management platform focused on sustainability, but flexible enough to assess any procurement need or supply chain risks.</div>

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Sixth-annual awards honor sustainability efforts that impact the supply chain - 0 views

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DHL, IHS, and Patagonia were among the companies that were awarded Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazine's 2013 Green Supply Chain award, which honors companies that are integrating sustainability into their supply chain strategies.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">DHL, IHS, and Patagonia were among the companies that were awarded Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazine's 2013 Green Supply Chain award, which honors companies that are integrating sustainability into their supply chain strategies.</div>

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Supply chain traceability steps up a level, with Gap, Target, others on the map | GreenBiz - 0 views

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Supply chain data gaps have inspired numerous industry-led initiatives dedicated to massive supply chain data-gathering and sharing projects, such as the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), and it has inspired dozens of cloud services specializing in traceability, ranging from EcoVadis to SourceMap. And barely one month into 2018, several of these tools are attaining new levels of maturity and transparency.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Supply chain data gaps have inspired numerous industry-led initiatives dedicated to massive supply chain data-gathering and sharing projects, such as the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), and it has inspired dozens of cloud services specializing in traceability, ranging from EcoVadis to SourceMap. And barely one month into 2018, several of these tools are attaining new levels of maturity and transparency.</div>

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As Clouds Head for the Poles, Time to Prepare for Food and Water Shocks - 0 views

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A changing climate means less rain and lower water supplies in regions where many people live and much of the planet's food is produced: the mid-latitudes of the Northern and Southern hemispheres, including the U.S. Southwest, southern Europe and parts of the Middle East, southern Africa, Australia and Chile. As WRI-Aqueduct's future scenarios for water supply show, diminished water supplies will be apparent in these areas by 2020 - less than four years away - and are expected to grow worse by 2030 and 2040.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A changing climate means less rain and lower water supplies in regions where many people live and much of the planet's food is produced: the mid-latitudes of the Northern and Southern hemispheres, including the U.S. Southwest, southern Europe and parts of the Middle East, southern Africa, Australia and Chile. As WRI-Aqueduct's future scenarios for water supply show, diminished water supplies will be apparent in these areas by 2020 - less than four years away - and are expected to grow worse by 2030 and 2040.</div>

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Sustainable Supply Chain Summit Europe | Ethical Corporation - 0 views

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(Ethical Corporation) analyzes responses from 415 members in Ethical Corporation's global network to identify prominent supply chain sustainability trends. The analysis finds that around 24% of the respondent group cited industry collaboration as the most significant opportunity to advance supply chain sustainability; 16% cited the circular economy as the most significant opportunity in coming years.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">(Ethical Corporation) analyzes responses from 415 members in Ethical Corporation's global network to identify prominent supply chain sustainability trends. The analysis finds that around 24% of the respondent group cited industry collaboration as the most significant opportunity to advance supply chain sustainability; 16% cited the circular economy as the most significant opportunity in coming years.</div>

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How Kering's sustainability strategy brings its supply chain up to speed | Glossy - 0 views

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Paris-based Kering, which owns luxury brands Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, Balenciaga and Alexander McQueen, among many others, is working on a 10-year sustainability plan that includes specific green standards for its supply chains. "When you are in the luxury sector, you have a responsibility because you set the trends," said Marie-Claire Daveu, Kering's chief sustainability officer.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Paris-based Kering, which owns luxury brands Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, Balenciaga and Alexander McQueen, among many others, is working on a 10-year sustainability plan that includes specific green standards for its supply chains. "When you are in the luxury sector, you have a responsibility because you set the trends," said Marie-Claire Daveu, Kering's chief sustainability officer.</div>

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Nike Expansion Cuts Supply Chain's Carbon Footprint · Environmental Leader · ... - 0 views

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Nike has expanded its European Logistics Campus in Belgium and implemented several new environmental sustainability aspects as part the company's efforts to reduce the carbon footprint of its supply chain.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Nike has expanded its European Logistics Campus in Belgium and implemented several new environmental sustainability aspects as part the company's efforts to reduce the carbon footprint of its supply chain.</div>

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Burberry Pledges No More Toxic Chemicals in Supply Chain · Environmental Mana... - 0 views

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Burberry has committed to eliminating hazardous chemicals from its supply chain by Jan. 1, 2020, following weeks of Greenpeace-led protests at its stores and consumer pressure on its social media channels.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Burberry has committed to eliminating hazardous chemicals from its supply chain by Jan. 1, 2020, following weeks of Greenpeace-led protests at its stores and consumer pressure on its social media channels.</div>

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Supply Chains Are Key to Change for Sustainable Fisheries and Oceans - News Watch - 0 views

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For sustainable fishing businesses to succeed and proliferate, a green, ethical approach has to spread throughout the supply chain, writes Monica Jain. "It is also important that businesses that value sustainability demonstrate that they are successfully carving out market share from traditional sources, providing investors with confidence in these businesses' ability to succeed and grow," she writes.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">For sustainable fishing businesses to succeed and proliferate, a green, ethical approach has to spread throughout the supply chain, writes Monica Jain. "It is also important that businesses that value sustainability demonstrate that they are successfully carving out market share from traditional sources, providing investors with confidence in these businesses' ability to succeed and grow," she writes. </div>

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Fair Trace Tool Makes Supply Chain Transparency Fashionable - 0 views

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Fashionistas now, for the first time, can see beyond clothing labels with the Fair Trace Tool developed by my company, fair trade fashion retailer INDIGENOUS along with Worldways Social Media. This new tool, a QR code on hang-tags, offers transparency throughout the garment's supply chain, including a glimpse of the artisans who actually made it and insight into the product's social impact. The content is delivered in text, video and animated map format.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Fashionistas now, for the first time, can see beyond clothing labels with the Fair Trace Tool developed by my company, fair trade fashion retailer INDIGENOUS along with Worldways Social Media. This new tool, a QR code on hang-tags, offers transparency throughout the garment's supply chain, including a glimpse of the artisans who actually made it and insight into the product's social impact. The content is delivered in text, video and animated map format.</div>

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Walmart Cuts 17.4M Metric Tons of GHGs from Global Supply Chain · Environment... - 0 views

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Walmart is on track to eliminate 20 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions from its global supply chain by the end of 2015.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Walmart is on track to eliminate 20 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions from its global supply chain by the end of 2015. </div>

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Top Supply Chain Sustainability Trends · Environmental Leader · Environmental... - 0 views

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Industry collaboration and traceability are among the top supply chain sustainability trends, according to an Ethical Corporation whitepaper.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Industry collaboration and traceability are among the top supply chain sustainability trends, according to an Ethical Corporation whitepaper.</div>

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EDF, Walmart, Cargill target 3 supply chain hot spots | GreenBiz - 0 views

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EDF is focused on cleaning up consumer product supply chains in three key areas: deforestation, fertilizer pollution and hazardous chemicals.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">EDF is focused on cleaning up consumer product supply chains in three key areas: deforestation, fertilizer pollution and hazardous chemicals.</div>

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General Mills brings supply chain into emissions goal | GreenBiz - 0 views

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General Mills has pledged to cut greenhouse gas emissions across its supply chain by 28% over the next decade. The company said it would invest more than $100 million in energy efficiency and clean energy projects

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">General Mills has pledged to cut greenhouse gas emissions across its supply chain by 28% over the next decade. The company said it would invest more than $100 million in energy efficiency and clean energy projects</div>

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Pepsico Commits to Third-Party Environmental Audits of Top Supplier Countries... - 0 views

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PepsiCo launched a new supply chain land policy characterized by zero tolerance for illegal activities and landowner displacements. The policy commits the company to negotiating land acquisitions in accordance with international standards and mapping its agricultural supply chain.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">PepsiCo launched a new supply chain land policy characterized by zero tolerance for illegal activities and landowner displacements. The policy commits the company to negotiating land acquisitions in accordance with international standards and mapping its agricultural supply chain. </div>

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Unilever, WRI Partner to End Tropical Deforestation Through Supply Chain Transparency |... - 0 views

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Unilever and the World Resources Institute are partnering to increase transparency in agricultural commodity supply chains with the goal of ending tropical deforestation. The partnership will enable Unilever and its suppliers to use the Global Forest Watch Commodities platform to monitor forest cover change around commodity supply areas and processing facilities such as palm oil mills.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Unilever and the World Resources Institute are partnering to increase transparency in agricultural commodity supply chains with the goal of ending tropical deforestation. The partnership will enable Unilever and its suppliers to use the Global Forest Watch Commodities platform to monitor forest cover change around commodity supply areas and processing facilities such as palm oil mills. </div>

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How The World's Largest Company Thinks About Social Responsibility - 0 views

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Big companies can get big results by leveraging their supply chains, says Kathleen McLaughlin, president of the Walmart Foundation. "Our goal to sell more sustainable products really means making the entire supply chain more sustainable for people and planet, end-to-end," she explains

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Big companies can get big results by leveraging their supply chains, says Kathleen McLaughlin, president of the Walmart Foundation. "Our goal to sell more sustainable products really means making the entire supply chain more sustainable for people and planet, end-to-end," she explains</div>

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Mondelez Calls For Complete Sustainability, Transparency In Palm Oil Supply Chain - NCA - 0 views

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Mondelez International, Inc. is further pushing for its goal of 100 percent sustainability and complete transparency in its palm oil supply chain, challenging suppliers to commit to concession mapping and act faster to eliminate deforestation, according to the CPG company.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Mondelez International, Inc. is further pushing for its goal of 100 percent sustainability and complete transparency in its palm oil supply chain, challenging suppliers to commit to concession mapping and act faster to eliminate deforestation, according to the CPG company.</div>

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The Natural Resources Defense Council and China's Institute of Public and Environmental Affairs released the 2018 Green Supply Chain Corporate Information Transparency Index, which ranks companies across 15 industries on their supply chain transparency, compliance, energy conservation, and environmental protection practices. The top-3 ranked companies were Apple, Dell, and Levi Strauss & Company.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Natural Resources Defense Council and China's Institute of Public and Environmental Affairs released the 2018 Green Supply Chain Corporate Information Transparency Index, which ranks companies across 15 industries on their supply chain transparency, compliance, energy conservation, and environmental protection practices. The top-3 ranked companies were Apple, Dell, and Levi Strauss & Company. </div>

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