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What does Corporate Social Responsibility Really Mean?

Logistics Bureau

I like to quote the following definition of CSR , offered by Chatham House associate fellow, Paul Hohnen. Examples of CSR Programmes. It is always helpful to look at some concrete examples when exploring complex topics. Example #1: Lego. Example #2: Salesforce. Example #3: TOMS. million volunteer hours.

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RCP launches new sustainability vision and roadmap

Logistics Business Magazine

Pressured by their customers and staff into being demonstrably ‘green’, without transparency and clear definitions of ‘green’, confusion about which practices are actually sustainable can frustrate businesses and consumers alike. As of 2019, 59% of businesses claimed to have internal sustainability initiatives in place.

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Mars, AB InBev, and the Art of Supply Chain Sustainability

Logistics Viewpoints

Manley gave the example of re-usable containers for pet food, which can be refilled at the store. AB InBev definitely sees an opportunity to use more data to understand the impact of climate change on the value chain. The company is working to continue that trend as part of its 2025 sustainability goals. According to Ms.

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Blockchain for Bill of Lading – A Much Needed Update to the Traditional Bill of Lading for E-Commerce?

GlobalTranz

For example, consider these benefits of using blockchain for bill of lading standardization and more. By 2025, it will double in value and become a more significant portion of the overall retail picture. This is how its value will be portrayed, and its key benefits reflect this change in attitude.

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How to be an Eco-Friendly Ecommerce Brand

Ship Monk

Another survey found that 73% of global consumers would “definitely” or “probably” change their buying behavior to reduce environmental impact. If your brand is positively associated with eco-friendly partners and practices, this can definitely give you a competitive edge. Consider the clothing industry as an example.

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Autonomous Vehicles in Logistics: What are the Impacts?

GlobalTranz

They will definitely disrupt the logistics industry, which is currently facing a huge market increase. The Mercedes-Benz prototype of the semi-autonomous truck is scheduled for release in 2025. But what else will the autonomous vehicle technology change in the next few decades? Autonomous Vehicles in Logistics.

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Is Saint-Gobain Serious About Reducing Their Carbon Footprint?

Logistics Viewpoints

Saint-Gobain also has a goal for organic growth of 3 – 5% through 2025. The 2030 roadmap is targeting a reduction in CO2 emissions of 33% for scopes 1 and 2, and of 16% for scope 3, versus 2017 ( definition for scopes 1, 2, and 3 ). However, their carbon reduction goals for their value chain operations for 2030 will not be changed.