Today, the need for supply chain transparency to ensure safe, sustainable, and responsibly sourced products is a given across many industries. Consumers, governments, investors, and employees alike expect companies to prioritize sustainable practices to build a better future. Sustainability and responsible sourcing are key business drivers. But this was not…
A more sustainable future starts with action today—but the process of developing a successful sustainability initiative is uncharted territory for many. How can organizations translate big-picture sustainability goals into concrete programs? What real and specific actions can organizations take to develop more sustainable and ethical supply chains? We see this as a three-step process.
Responsible sourcing programs cannot occur in a vacuum; they must be incorporated across an entire business to have a real and long-lasting impact. Proving the importance of such programs to departments beyond responsible sourcing or sustainability is key to making meaningful progress towards your organization’s responsible sourcing goals.
Regenerative agriculture is becoming the latest topic in sustainability—but it is far more than just a buzzword or passing trend. As consumers continue to demand environmentally friendly products and become more educated about sustainability, regenerative agriculture has come to the forefront as a priority.
Supplier participation is one of the most important success factors of any supply chain transparency initiative. To gain insights into the product details that consumers care about—how a product was made, where it was made, and its impact on people and planet—those involved in its production must be willing to…
The benefits of responsible sourcing are well known. Today, the question most organizations have is not why they should ensure sustainable and responsible sourcing, but how. What is the best approach to responsible sourcing? Responsible sourcing is hardly one size fits all. According to Gartner, “there’s a variety of approaches…
Proper compliance is critical to meet legal requirements, support brand claims, and provide consumers with safe, sustainable, and responsibly sourced products. While compliance management traditionally relies on manual and time-consuming practices, in today’s day and age, it can be achieved much more efficiently and effectively.
The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has increased scrutiny on cotton products coming from China due to concerns around forced labor in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China (XUAR). On December 2, 2020, the CBP issued a detention order on cotton products made by Xinjiang Production and Construction…
Understanding the legal requirements and taking action to ensure compliance is essential. However, regulatory compliance is only one of piece of the due diligence puzzle. The other, and perhaps more critical, piece is “consumer compliance,” or the need for businesses to meet consumer expectations regarding product sustainability and integrity.
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