supply chain

Policy

MPs to probe problem of e-waste in face of mounting crisis

The UK is one of Europe's worst offenders for illegally exporting electronic waste to developing countries

clock 26 June 2019 • 2 min read

Wind

UK offshore wind sector secures £100m supply chain boost

Industry-funded programme to develop 'globally competitive' UK supply chain and help support over 650 companies

clock 25 June 2019 • 3 min read

Management

Burberry joins catwalk of companies with Science-Based Target

Luxury fashion giant sets target to cut supply chain emissions for the first time

clock 24 June 2019 • 3 min read

Supply chain

Nestle extends satellite monitoring in bid to combat deforestation

Confectionery giant is drawing on a satellite monitoring service to help eliminate deforestation from its palm oil supply chain

clock 30 April 2019 • 2 min read

Supply chain

Aldi beefs up soy sourcing policy

Supermarket says all soy in its supply chain will be sustainably sourced by 2025

clock 29 March 2019 • 1 min read

Management

Iceland promise to axe palm oil caused 'unnecessary confusion', says RSPO chief

But Iceland MD Richard Walker argues RSPO approach is 'failing to prevent deforestation' and accuses industry of 'smear campaign' against the retailer

clock 18 March 2019 • 5 min read

Wind

Offshore wind: UK export value lies in intellectual property

UK should focus on building intellectual property over manufacturing jobs to maximise opportunity of offshore wind, industry report concludes

clock 04 February 2019 • 3 min read

Management

Kingfisher commits to harmful chemicals phase-out

B&Q and Screwfix owner promises to end use of phthalates, PFCs, and halogenated flame retardants from own-brand products by 2025

clock 22 January 2019 • 1 min read

Supply chain

ASDA promises switch to 100 per cent sustainable soy

Supermarket giant follows rivals in releasing new strategy designed to eliminate risk of deforestation from own-brand soy supply chain

clock 31 October 2018 • 1 min read

Supply chain

Tesco, CVS Health and Target join green supply chain scheme

Retailers sign up to CDP programme, promising to work with their suppliers to cut carbon emissions

clock 26 June 2018 • 2 min read