Articles Tagged with ''sustainable supply chain''

Wendy's announces major advancement in beef sourcing

Wendy's is dubbed as the first restaurant chain to partner with the Progressive Beef program.

December 12, 2018

The Wendy's Co., Dublin, Ohio, announced what is said to be an industry-leading step that will allow the company to better understand and communicate how cattle for Wendy's fresh beef hamburgers are raised, facilitating advancements in animal care, antibiotics and sustainability.

Norfolk Southern highlights sustainability achievements in 2018 Corporate Social Responsibility Report

In 2017, Norfolk Southern and its foundation contributed more than $10 million to non-profits across the railroad’s system.

December 10, 2018

Norfolk Southern Corp., Norfolk, Va., released its 2018 Corporate Social Responsibility Report, detailing achievements that include record locomotive fuel efficiency and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.

Albertsons to implement all-electric semi-trucks

The electric semis expand Albertsons’ commitment to running a safe, sustainable fleet to service its 2,300 stores nationwide.

November 9, 2018

Albertsons Cos., Boise, Idaho, released its 2018 Sustainability Update, highlighting successes in reducing waste, expanding organic offerings, leading in seafood sustainability and more.

Smithfield expands “manure-to-energy,” other renewables projects

With a longstanding commitment to innovation and continuous improvement, Smithfield has been researching and exploring sustainable ways to transform manure into energy for many years.

October 26, 2018

Smithfield Foods, Inc., Smithfield, Va., through its Smithfield Renewables, implemented a nationwide expansion of innovative projects designed to help reduce the company’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 25% by 2025.

Unilever, Walmart announce forest sustainability initiatives

With this partnership, Walmart and Unilever are advancing an innovative new approach to help companies meet their climate goals.

September 27, 2018

Unilever, Englewood Cliffs, N.J., announced plans to commit to supporting work in Sabah, Malaysia, as part to achieve a deforestation-free supply chain and further reduce emissions.

On-site vertical farming service

September 26, 2018

Freight Farms, Boston, Mass., announced Grown by Freight Farms, an on-site vertical farming service that installs the company’s signature hydroponic farm—the Leafy Green Machine—on site and designates a farmer to operate, monitor and maintain the farm.

J. M. Smucker reports progress on corporate responsibility initiatives

Strengthening of its responsible sourcing program ensures all ingredients are sourced ethically throughout the supply chain.

September 12, 2018

The J. M. Smucker Co., Orrville, Ohio, published its 2018 Corporate Responsibility Report outlining the company's long-standing commitment to responsible practices.

Implementing sustainability throughout the food supply chain

Haseeb Qadri

August 14, 2018

From locally sourced or organic options to reducing energy usage in all facilities, there isn’t a part of the supply chain that a corporate sustainability program shouldn’t touch.

eHarvest Hub harnesses blockchain technology to revolutionize farm-to-consumer supply chain

Using blockchain technology, eHarvestHub eliminates waste by drastically speeding up the time it takes for food to arrive from farm to store.

July 11, 2018

eHarvestHub, a Discovery Bay, Calif.-based startup backed by VenturesLab Fund, China, is harnessing blockchain technology to revolutionize the farm-to-consumer food supply chain.

Cargill to make ocean transportation safer, efficient, sustainable

Cargill reports some improvements across a number of performance measures, notably within its fleet composition and vessel efficiency.

June 19, 2018

Cargill, Inc., Minneapolis, published its first corporate responsibility report specifically for its ocean transportation business.

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Articles Tagged with ''sustainable supply chain''

Wendy's announces major advancement in beef sourcing

Norfolk Southern highlights sustainability achievements in 2018 Corporate Social Responsibility Report

Albertsons to implement all-electric semi-trucks

Smithfield expands “manure-to-energy,” other renewables projects

Unilever, Walmart announce forest sustainability initiatives

On-site vertical farming service

J. M. Smucker reports progress on corporate responsibility initiatives

Implementing sustainability throughout the food supply chain

eHarvest Hub harnesses blockchain technology to revolutionize farm-to-consumer supply chain

Cargill to make ocean transportation safer, efficient, sustainable

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