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Apple embeds racial justice into new supply-chain carbon neutrality pledge

GreenBiz

Apple embeds racial justice into new supply-chain carbon neutrality pledge. Apple already has ventured far beyond most other companies when it comes to pushing for climate action within its supply chain. . That's how much clean energy companies within Apple supply chain have committed to using. Supply Chain.

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Argonne National Laboratory - Argonne-Supported Critical Materials Assessment Tags Potential Supply Chain Bottlenecks

Global Renewable News

Global sales of electric vehicles (EVs) increased from 716,000 vehicles in 2015 to 10.6 million vehicles in 2022. Meanwhile, demand rose for the materials used in EV batteries such as graphite, cobalt.

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Apple, Nike, Launch Initiative to Accelerate Adoption of Clean Energy in Supply Chains

ESG Today

companies announced the launch of the Clean Energy Procurement Academy, a new initiative aimed at addressing supply chain emissions by equipping companies with skills and knowledge required to explore and adopt clean energy. A coalition of large U.S. Collaborating cross-industry helps us tackle systemic challenges together.”

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Truck Builder Scania Sets 2030 Goal to Decarbonize Supply Chain

ESG Today

Sweden-based truck and bus manufacturer Scania announced today a new goal to decarbonize its supply chain by 2030, and the development of a strategy to eliminate emissions sources from the most common production materials and batteries.

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Sustainable Apparel Coalition and Social & Labor Convergence Program Elevate Collaborative Work to Transform Global Supply Chains

3BL Media

Launched by SAC in 2015, SLCP’s continued aim is to reduce audit fatigue and improve working conditions in the apparel industry. Central to the SAC’s mission is the Higg Index, a suite of comprehensive tools that empower members to measure, evaluate, and improve sustainability performance across the supply chain.

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People Behind CSR at Cisco: How Water Stewardship in Our Supply Chain Leads to a More Inclusive Future for All

3BL Media

Many people are surprised to learn that some IT suppliers use large amounts of water in their supply chains. During fiscal 2021, we worked to advance water stewardship within key river basins where our supply chain operates. That’s where Cisco’s Supply Chain Sustainability team comes in.

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ESG Explainer: Modern Slavery in the Supply Chain

Chris Hall

The impact of human rights abuses in portfolio companies and their supply chains is becoming more apparent to investors. Martin Buttle, Head of Good Work at NGO ShareAction says, given the estimates, “there is a very real chance that victims are present in the global supply chains” of investee companies.