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Navigating the Rising Tide: The Convergence of Climate Change and Global Trade

3BL Media

Changing climate patterns and severe weather events are changing the game for global trade and logistics organizations. This figure starkly outpaces the economic damages from other weather-related events, such as wildfires. So, what does this mean for global supply chain networks?” Enright asks.

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How Yum! Brands Is Making Its Supply Chain More Sustainable

3BL Media

The effects of climate change can have a major impact on the global food system. If temperatures rise and extreme weather events increase, then there may be less supply of items like beef, chicken and cheese worldwide. Engaging suppliers about climate action Beyond the targeted engagements, Yum! That’s why Yum!

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Beyond wars and pandemics, the climate crisis is the greatest risk to food supply chains

Corporate Knights

This disruption, like that from the pandemic, highlights some of the risks built into our highly efficient, trade-dependent food supply chain. And yet these risks run far wider than recent events, as the climate crisis is causing food companies to face the very real possibility of losing access to basic products. .

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Yum China Engages Suppliers to Promote a Green and Sustainable Supply Chain Ecosystem

3BL Media

DESCRIPTION: Supply chain decarbonization is critical to achieving Yum China’s stated net zero ambitions, including reaching net zero value chain emissions by 2050. This is particularly important for Yum China as over two-thirds of its value chain GHG emissions come from purchased goods. SOURCE: Yum China.

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How unchecked consumerism helps drive climate change

Corporate Knights

As extreme weather events in Canada and around the world are linked to human-made climate change , there is one story that continues to be left out: the connection between climate change and the products we purchase. Our stuff, consumerism and climate change. times the product’s weight.

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Electrification could squeeze CO2 out of industrial supply chains

GreenBiz

Electrification could squeeze CO2 out of industrial supply chains. With this in mind, the remaining years of this decade will be defined by tackling value chain emissions. These Scope 3 emissions often are seen as the third rail of climate policy. Catch up by reading our coverage of the event]. Jean Haggerty.

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Climate Change: How It's Affecting Your Health and How Businesses Can Help Fight This Global Crisis

3BL Media

In this Teal Talks episode, we hear from leading environmental experts on the impacts of climate change on health and how businesses can make a difference. DESCRIPTION: Climate change doesn’t only affect the health of our planet — it also impacts the health of our people. Climate vulnerability.