#sustainable-sourcing
(11 articles)Mars hits 98% sustainable cocoa but misses 2025 target
Mars has achieved 98% sustainable cocoa sourcing through responsible procurement programs as of 2025, demonstrating significant progress but falling short of its target for 100% adoption by that year.
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
EUDR Triggers Soybean Meal Supply Gap Risk in EU Aquafeed
The European Feed Manufacturers' Confederation (FEFAC) has raised critical concerns about potential soybean meal supply disruptions stemming from EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) enforcement. The re
Fashion Supply Chains Face Major El Niño Disruptions
Fashion and apparel supply chains are preparing for significant operational disruptions triggered by El Niño weather patterns, which are expected to impact key manufacturing and sourcing regions. El N
Metal Morph Raises Pre-Seed to Extract Metals from Wastewater
Metal Morph has secured pre-seed funding to commercialize a novel process that extracts valuable metals from wastewater streams, fundamentally reimagining how supply chains source raw materials. This
Building Low-Carbon Supply Chains in Global Markets
The imperative to build structurally low-carbon supply chains has moved from a competitive differentiator to an operational necessity. Organizations face a convergence of pressures: regulatory mandate
Gap Hits 100% Sustainable Cotton Target but Emissions Rise
Gap Inc. has successfully achieved its fiscal 2025 sustainable cotton sourcing target, procuring 100% of its cotton from certified sustainable sources. However, the company's annual environmental repo
Mondelēz Achieves 100% Certified Palm Oil & Cocoa Sourcing
Mondelēz International has achieved a significant milestone in its sustainability commitments, reaching 100% certified sourcing for both palm oil and cocoa, two of the most scrutinized commodities in
Balancing Growth With Environmental Trade Responsibility
The supply chain industry faces a critical inflection point as businesses increasingly recognize that sustainable trade practices are no longer optional, they are competitive necessities. Organization
PepsiCo Boosts Sustainable Sourcing 4% but Delays Emissions Data
PepsiCo has achieved measurable progress in its sustainable sourcing initiatives, reporting a four percentage point increase in sustainably sourced ingredients for 2025. This advancement signals the c
Blue Yonder Advances Sustainable Agriculture Supply Chains
Blue Yonder, a leading supply chain software provider, is addressing critical sustainability challenges within agricultural supply chains through technology-enabled solutions and industry expertise. T