When I wrote about the global trade trends taking shape at the beginning of the year, I couldn’t have anticipated the extent and impact of how the trade compliance landscape would unfold. A lot has happened in the past six months, with cross-border trade dynamics significantly influenced by a complex interplay of reciprocal sanctions, the...
The importance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance cannot be overstated in today’s rapidly evolving business and financial landscape. ESG has transitioned from a mere buzzword to a defining factor influencing a company's cost of capital and its access to financial resources. Corporations now find themselves under increasing pressure to not only measure and...
Despite continued electric vehicle (EV) growth and adoption in Europe, United States automakers are taking a different path. Just a year ago, the entire world was in full pursuit of moving to electric vehicles. Well, in the United States, at least, those times have changed. Pair rising inflation with the high price of EVs, and...
California’s landmark Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act (aka SB 253) was signed into law on Oct 7, 2023. This legislation brings significant changes to the landscape of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reporting and will likely impact your company’s supply chain management. For help navigating compliance and understanding SB 253’s implications, this FAQ aims to provide...
The passing of the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act (aka SB 253) into law in California is shaking the very foundation of business transparency. It will permanently alter the landscape of environmental responsibility, the aftershocks of which will be felt for years to come. This groundbreaking legislation was proposed in January 2023, requiring stricter greenhouse...
The soaring popularity of Electric Vehicles (EVs) has changed the face of the automotive industry forever. Recent EV sales figures in Europe indicated a 40% increase over the last five months. However, manufacturers face significant challenges as they strive to produce vehicles rapidly in response to the spike in demand. Panasonic recently recognized the need...
Despite increased interest from the public, world governments, and international investment firms, the electric vehicle (EV) industry remains something of a speculative market. It’s clear that there is a huge demand for EVs, especially with global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions continuing their yearly upward trend. However, due to a tangled web of variables, the logistical...
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) topics have dominated the thoughts and minds of the investment community, board members, and executives for years. It’s not a surprise. The principles of ESG inherently lower risk and help optimize operations that support better long-term financial returns. No longer considered a “nice to have,” ESG is a key ingredient...
Report outlines approach to corporate purpose and sustainability, and the value it provides to clients’ ESG goals AUSTIN, Texas – Oct. 10, 2022 – E2open Parent Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ETWO), the connected supply chain SaaS platform with the largest multi-enterprise network, today released its 2022 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report, which illustrates the company’s...
Supply chain traceability has long been a niche need for companies that wanted extra quality control measures, sought to avoid import tariffs, or wanted to qualify their imports for preferential trade status. These are still important considerations, but traceability in the supply chain is gaining momentum to address other risks. A spate of new legislation—proposed...
Talk of greenhouse gas emissions seems to be everywhere today, from the shop floor to the boardroom. Not only do emissions factor heavily into the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) metrics investors care about, but it looks ever-more-likely that being a carbon emitter will soon have a direct economic cost. The prospect of normalized carbon...
These days, virtually every media cycle brings news that yet another company has made a net-zero pledge, or that yet another regulatory body is considering action to curb climate impacts. We have known for a long time that supply chains account for much of the world’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In fact, according to Boston...
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