The global logistics automation market has been growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 12.4% since 2020, the highest growth rate of any supply chain market. By 2026, …
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Cobalt- Congo 21st century’s Blood Diamond
With the recent technological advancements of the 21st century, cobalt has become a key ingredient of the manufacturing of lithium-ion batteries. Used in electric vehicles (EV) it gives them the …
Rising climate change awareness has led to higher demand for sustainability actions. Consumers have made clear that businesses must demonstrate corporate responsibility for their environmental footprint. The United Nations Environment …
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Three examples of how sustainable companies are using green technology
With global efforts to raise awareness about climate change on the rise, more and more consumers are checking the eco credentials of the companies that they buy from. It’s no …
The worldwide concern on environmental sustainability is rising like never before. The IPCC climate change report for 2021 has rung alarm bells for businesses, consumers and governments. As supply chains …
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5 ways leading brands are developing partnerships with environmentally friendly suppliers
All trends follow a similar trajectory, known as the “adoption lifecycle” where a very small group of innovators and early adopters lead the way, solving the key challenges and paving …
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How the Rise of EVs is Transforming the Automotive Industry
Electric vehicles have been on the rise for some time now but with many countries committing to a ban on the sale of new internal combustion engine vehicles, the automotive …
Sustainability is one of the leading concerns for businesses across all industries today. Companies can take many small, separate steps to become more sustainable, but meaningful change requires broader, more …
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How do companies measure (and offset) the carbon emissions of their suppliers?
Every year consumer pressure and government regulations on environmental pollution get stronger. Companies who were previously blind to the emissions of their operations are being pressured to measure, monitor, and …
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8 methods for making your warehouse more sustainable in 2021
Even before the pandemic happened, the warehousing industry was on fire. Commercial real estate listings for storage facilities in or near major metropolitan areas have seen sustained demand as companies …