The good news for business is that ESG compliance — whether voluntary or not— is more than just another regulatory burden. It's also an opportunity.

According to data from the United Nations, there are an estimated 152 million children between 5 and 17 years old engaged in child labor globally. 

It’s not as if every department head is just waiting for the chance to temper business decisions according to how they’ll play out elsewhere in the company.

In a time when “fast fashion” is having a devastating impact on the environment, you might think the answer lies in making clothes that are built to last. Think again.

Progress toward slashing greenhouse gas emissions from international ocean shipping is well along, but the question of how ship operators will afford greener fuels remains unanswered.

Already in 2025, we've seen the direct and indirect impacts of climate change on the price and availability of essential foods.

The information and communications technology sector is built on fragile foundations.

By 2030, we will see a growing divide between companies that embraced emissions reduction as a competitive advantage and those that stalled due to short-term uncertainty.

The future of retail depends on reimagining returns as an opportunity for innovation.

Decarbonizing supply chains requires bold action and strategic investments.

Addressing supply chain sustainability challenges requires a strategic, data-driven, and collaborative approach. 

By incorporating a digital thread into their operations, industrial companies can transition from reactive decision-making to proactive strategy execution based on their data.

By prioritizing circularity, sustainable sourcing, and resource efficiency, businesses can achieve long-term benefits while contributing to a healthier planet

AI-driven forecasting, replenishment, and logistics are proving that sustainability and profitability go hand in hand.

While the transition to electric or alternative fuel trucks faces many obstacles, AI offers a solution to reduce fuel consumption right now.

The lessons from the battery industry are plain: Strict rules are coming, but they also bring opportunities. 

As extreme weather events become more disruptive to supply chain operations, the importance of climate proofing is increasing.

The incorporation of sustainability into packaging strategies is increasingly vital for brands aiming to meet consumer expectations and achieve long-term success.

Businesses control their reputation, partnerships and supply chain ethics, and must ask themselves: What are our core values?

When it comes to reporting on sustainability initiatives and cost savings, a specialized partner provides real-time insights into fuel savings, emission reductions, and operational efficiency.

To mitigate financial burdens, businesses must adopt a proactive approach.

Proactive compliance reduces legal risks, improves stakeholder trust and strengthens relationships with ESG-conscious customers.

Efficiency is at the core of reducing supply chain waste and, therefore, achieving sustainability goals.

Achieving a sustainable supply chain is a worthy goal — but also one that requires continual management and refinement.

Sustainability management and oversight frameworks should be designed not just to meet current standards but to set new benchmarks in sustainable business practices. 

Companies must redefine governance frameworks to incorporate risk visibility, regulatory compliance and technology-driven decision-making.

Wireless power and RAIN RFID are fundamentally reshaping supply chain sustainability.

Beyond simply minimizing the packaging materials used, companies can explore alternative additional sustainable packaging solutions.

Supply chain transparency has become a critical factor in reducing waste, optimizing resource efficiency, and ensuring compliance with evolving environmental regulations.

As supply chains evolve, organizations that implement warehouse orchestration will gain a significant advantage.

As shippers adopt more innovative, emission-reducing strategies, they are paving the way for a more efficient and forward-thinking freight network.

The benefits of collaboration with suppliers are manifold.

While ESG legislation is still in the developing stage in many countries, most companies surveyed understand the importance of building an ESG dimension into their business.

Safety is included under ESG’s social pillar, but in the context of logistics, it often takes a backseat to other social issues.

Data analytics is playing an evolving role in helping companies achieve supply chain sustainability objectives.

Next-gen solutions provide immediate insights into data reliability by using artificial intelligence-driven verification to flag outliers and improve reporting accuracy.

Collaboration between shippers, carriers and logistics providers will be essential in ensuring the availability and accuracy of emissions data.

E-commerce growth comes with an environmental cost, but rightsizing packaging offers a simple way to reduce its impact.

With over 1.4 million delivery drivers employed in the U.S., according to Zippia, ensuring their well-being directly influences ethical standards and business performance.

While the rules of compliance may change, that doesn’t mean there will be a corresponding shift in expectations from stakeholders.

The benefits of these five strategies go beyond even sustainability, as they provide cost savings, support compliance and positively contribute to overall brand reputation. 

Effective sustainability reporting has become a strategic imperative for an industry that depends fundamentally on the health of our planet and its ecosystems.

Bringing biodiversity benefits to food supply chains is both a necessity and an opportunity for ensuring global food security in the face of environmental challenges. 

By fostering a culture of trust through secure, structured data-sharing practices, businesses can enhance ESG compliance. 

When choosing the best shipping method, speed and reliability are often the first considerations. But now, there’s a third, increasingly important factor to consider: sustainability.

To move from policy plans to measurable outcomes, businesses must embed ESG practices and priorities into their supplier relationship management systems.

The idea that ESG technology suites can manage all three pillars in one tidy package ignores the diversity of these domains. 

The best way to handle rapid change is to stay as informed as possible — both in terms of current market trends and possible changes — in order to run multiple, complex what-if scenarios.

Here are five crucial areas of difficulty, and how AI can play an innovative role in helping handle them.

Shippers with complex needs and tight budgets are outsourcing more of their freight to managed transportation providers.

While Mexico is quickly becoming an important destination for offshore manufacturing, transporting goods across the border still presents a unique set of challenges.

Private fleets face a growing array of regulations and mandates aimed at reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainability. Here are five ideas and initiatives to help meet those goals.

Cartonization technology provider Paccurate announces a new packing analytics tool, PacHealth.

The X6 system from Packsize is a fully automated box-making and packing machine, designed to produce ready-to-pack boxes and trays.