#environmental-impact
(11 articles)Pharma Shipper Cuts Dry Ice Use with Data-Led Sustainable Packaging
Cold Chain Technologies has successfully redesigned a global biopharmaceutical customer's temperature-controlled shipping strategy by replacing dry ice-based systems with a data-driven packaging solut
Which Shipping Service Has the Lowest Carbon Footprint?
An article examining the relative carbon footprints of different shipping services to help consumers and businesses identify lower-emission delivery options. The piece addresses growing demand for sus
Fast Fashion Sustainability Claims Hide Structural Business Model Flaws
Fast fashion retailers including H&M, Zara, and Shein publicly champion sustainability initiatives, yet their core business models fundamentally contradict genuine environmental responsibility. The ar
Drought Disrupts Global Supply Chains: Water Scarcity as Hidden Risk
Severe drought conditions are emerging as an underestimated supply chain vulnerability, particularly affecting inland waterway transport systems that carry critical bulk commodities like grain, coal,
Companies Struggle to Measure Climate Damage in Supply Chains
Climate-related disruptions are actively impacting supply chains globally, yet the vast majority of companies lack adequate measurement frameworks to quantify the financial and operational damage. Thi
Air Freight for Fast Fashion Drives Major Environmental Costs
The fast fashion industry's reliance on air freight to meet rapid inventory turnover demands carries substantial environmental consequences that extend far beyond individual shipments. Air freight pro
EPA Inspector General to Probe East Palestine Derailment Response
Vice President JD Vance and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin have formally requested that the EPA's Office of Inspector General investigate the federal government's response to the February 2023 Norfolk S
How Climate Change Is Reshaping Global Logistics Operations
Climate change represents a structural shift in logistics operations, moving beyond corporate responsibility into operational necessity. Rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and changing preci
EU Standardises Transport Emissions Calculations from 2030
The European Union is implementing standardised rules for calculating transport emissions, effective from 2030. This regulatory framework will establish consistent methodologies across all modes of tr
Trump Tariffs & Environment: Complex Supply Chain Impact Explained
Trump's proposed tariff policies create a paradoxical environmental dynamic that supply chain professionals must navigate strategically. While tariffs ostensibly promote domestic production, they may
Green Logistics: Optimizing Routes for Sustainable Trade
The logistics industry is undergoing a strategic shift toward sustainability through optimized routing and eco-conscious practices. Green logistics represents a structural transformation in how supply