Sustainability
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10 Reasons Sustainability is Pandemic-Proof
The economic damage and costly business disruption brought on by the global spread of the COVID-19 virus have failed to …
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4 Things to Watch in the Era of Re-Globalization
WTO chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says we’ve entered an era of “re-globalization.” By that, she means companies are de-concentrating production to guard against the supply chain turmoil caused by t...
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10 Game Changers for a Cleaner, Fairer World
We’re living in a moment of heroic problem-solving when it comes to the supply chain, climate change and vaccine access. Here are some of the innovations that can make our world better, cleaner, an...
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Smart Cities
Smart cities are an important and fast-growing area of research and development. They are also a rapidly growing segment of the global economy. There is no standard definition of a smart city, but ge...
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What sustainability features should you look for at a logistics park?
When you’re looking for the perfect logistics park for your growing business needs, there are several factors to consider. These …
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- SMEs
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Globalizing Sustainable Mobility Transition
Mobility ecosystems are transitioning as economies recover and move to zero-emission road transport by 2030. The aim of this session …
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A “green retailing” how-to: Optimizing the supply chain for environmental sustainability
As global focus shifts toward addressing and combating the effects of climate change, the retail industry must adapt to meet …
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What is green distribution? A guide to sustainable logistics
Businesses that regularly transport goods often ask an important question: What is green distribution, and is it a feasible way to …
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Guide to sustainable and green supply chain practices
Environmentally conscious businesses often ask a critical question: What are green supply chain practices, and what’s the first step to developing …
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How green warehouse practices reduce cost: The double benefit of environmental sustainability
By understanding how green warehouse practices reduce cost, modern companies reap the benefits of improved bottom lines while boosting their corporate image. …
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- Warehousing
What is green warehousing? How sustainable warehouses can satisfy stakeholders, improve the bottom line, and prioritize the planet
What is green warehousing? And why is it important in the modern business climate? As the Information Age advances and …
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- Warehousing
A pragmatist’s guide to zero-emission logistics
Originally published at the WEF Agenda blog on January 17th, 2019This article is part of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting …
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Emissions
Goals to cut CO2 emissions include a pathway agreement with Maersk to cut emissions by 15 percent per Agility container by …
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Solar
A look at the Gulf region where solar energy has been a tough sell in the face of cheap electricity …
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Small is Beautiful
A sustainable vegetable garden in the arid demilitarized zone between Sudan and South Sudan brings relief to workers supporting the …
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Modern Slavery
The United Nations calls modern slavery – human trafficking, child labor and debt labor – the world’s second-largest criminal industry. …
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The Green Warehouse
Businesses are greening their warehouses to lower costs and reduce resource in pursuit of zero-net energy (ZNE) even without the …
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