2Sustain

Greening the supply chain is no longer an esoteric thought problem reserved solely for contemplation by your company’s CSR team. Instead, it’s a concept that is quickly becoming more and more mainstream –and more and more fundamental to overall business success. Still, I’ll be the first to admit, there’s much work to be done, and many companies are uncertain about how to move forward on this front. Sometimes progress seems slow, and at times, I can’t help but wonder, “What will it take to create a new accepted paradigm for supply chain sustainability?”

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In today’s global economy, companies are not only expected to perform financially; they’re expected to be good corporate citizens, as well. Stakeholders are demanding accountability with regard to social and environmental performance, and corporate social responsibility programs are quickly becoming an essential component of corporate success. I’ve certainly noticed the trend toward more corporate responsibility reporting, and I’m sure you have, too. But, just how widespread is the use of CSR reports, and what strategies are being established to support CSR accountability and transparency? A recent survey by KPMG offers some interesting answers.

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My posts about sustainability initiatives in retail and grocery retail are still attracting readers, so I thought you might be interested in hearing about similar programs that are now underway in the pharmaceutical sector.

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