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Human Trafficking and Slavery Are Your Company's Problem

When companies explore the extent of human trafficking and slavery in their supply chains, what they are likely to find may be revealing and sobering. Prodded by a new law, the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act, manufacturers and retailers...

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Walmart on Track to Reduce 1 Billion Metric Tons of Emission From Global Supply Chains by 2030

Published: May 08, 2019 – 10:50 AM EST

Retailer achieves significant progress in ESG efforts, including 93 million metric ton reduction of supplier emissions[i] and 6.1% reduction in Scopes 1 and 2 annual greenhouse gas emissions in 2017[ii]

Smithfield Foods and RAE Partner to Produce Renewable Energy while Restoring Missouri’s Natural Environment

Published: Apr 26, 2019 – 11:40 AM EST

ST. LOUIS, Apr. 26 /CSRwire/ - Smithfield Foods, Inc. and Roeslein Alternative Energy (RAE) have formed a joint venture called Monarch Bioenergy to produce renewable natural gas (RNG) across Smithfield's hog farms in Missouri. This partnership converts manure collected from Smithfield farms into...

World Bank and Pact Launch First ‘State of the Sector’ Report for Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining

Published: Apr 24, 2019 – 03:00 AM EST

• Over 40 million people globally work in artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) • 10 million people living in 40 countries in sub-Saharan Africa are directly engaged in ASM • Accurate, reliable data on artisanal and small-scale mining is an essential first step...

Industry Leaders Sign MoU on Responsible Tin Sourcing

Published: Apr 16, 2019 – 08:30 AM EST

HERTFORDSHIRE, England and ALEXANDRIA, Va., Apr. 16 /CSRwire/ - The International Tin Association (ITA) and the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA), on behalf of its Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI), have signed a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation across the entire tin...

Covestro Introduces New Supplier Diversity Program in North America

Published: Apr 09, 2019 – 10:05 AM EST

PITTSBURGH, Apr. 09 /CSRwire/ - Today, Covestro LLC announced the launch of its North American supplier diversity program, building on its continuous commitment to create a more diverse, inclusive and innovative culture. The new program opens the door for small and diverse organizations...

Circular Economy Webinar – Complimentary

Published: Apr 09, 2019 – 05:00 AM EST

LONDON, Apr. 09 /CSRwire/ - With increasing pressure on natural and man-made resources, innovative companies are taking a lifecycle assessment approach and tackling circularity from as early as product development, with the goal of reaping the reputational and commercial benefits. In this one-hour...

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