ESG Sustainable Procurement News and Updates
"Sustainability" News Archive
Technology & Software
Active Contracts on VeChain Platform Surge Amid Global Sustainability Drive
VeChain has witnessed a substantial increase in on-chain active contracts as part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability. The protocol is actively exploring innovative ways to encourage and reward users for embracing sustainable practices.
|August 5th, 2024|12:41 PM
Material Innovation & Circularity
Manufacturing 4.0
Sustainable Growth: Green Methanol Market Booming at 33.8% CAGR
The green methanol market is expanding at a rapid 33.8% CAGR, driven by sustainability regulations, corporate ESG goals, and technological advancements. Explore key drivers and industry adoption trends.
|March 13th, 2025|1:57 PM
Retail
Food & Agriculture
Marks & Spencer’s Global Food Strategy: Unlocking New Market Opportunities
M&S is expanding its global food business, but what opportunities exist for suppliers? Explore the retailer’s strategy, challenges, and potential market openings.
|February 27th, 2025|7:15 PM
Investments & Collaborations
Technology & Software
Green Skills Gap in the US Workforce Threatens Corporate Sustainability Goals
A widening skills gap in the United States may hinder both corporate and national ambitions to achieve critical climate targets. LinkedIn’s recent Global Green Skills Report reveals that U.S. companies are facing a shortage of “green skills”—from decarbonization expertise to sustainable procurement knowledge—necessary to align with sustainability goals. While demand for green-skilled workers surged over the last year, the supply has struggled to keep pace. The report suggests that the current green talent pool must double if businesses are to support increasingly ambitious sustainability frameworks.
|November 15th, 2024|9:32 AM
Apparel & Textiles
Material Innovation & Circularity
EXCLUSIVE: Can Fashion Finally Fix Its Microfiber Pollution Problem?
Explore how fashion brands are collaborating to tackle microfiber pollution, from textile design innovations to collaborative industry studies aimed at reducing environmental impact.
|March 5th, 2025|11:17 AM
Our Community
Apparel & Textiles
Choosing the Right Security Seal for the Textile Industry: Balancing Protection, Cost, and Sustainability
Choosing between one-time-use and reusable security seals is crucial for textile businesses. Explore how to balance security, cost, and sustainability in supply chain management.
|February 27th, 2025|7:21 PM
Material Innovation & Circularity
Cost and climate continue to be the biggest concerns for consumers
Explore how consumers’ growing concerns about the cost of living and sustainability are influencing purchasing decisions, especially in packaging, and why brands need to respond.
|March 5th, 2025|1:45 PM
Technology & Software
Built Environment
Press Release: Bureau Veritas to Host Webinar on Collaborative Compliance
Bureau Veritas to Host Webinar on Collaborative Compliance: Driving Scalable Supply Chain Traceability and Transparency
|September 23rd, 2024|9:38 AM