Ecocentricity Blog: Building a Bridge

“Good friend, in the path I have come,” he said,/ “There followed after me to-day/ A youth whose feet must pass this way…/ He, too, must cross in the twilight dim;/ Good friend, I am building this bridge for him!”

If It Makes the Dictionary, It Must Be Important

Every year Merriam-Webster, the word authority, expands its dictionary. This year, I took particular notice of one of those new words: food insecure. It’s an important recognition of the 50 million Americans who struggle every day to get adequate nutrition (Source USDA) including 13.1 million children (source Feeding America).

Changing Sustainability Norms in the World's Forests

“What we are doing to the forests of the world is but a mirror reflection of what we are doing to ourselves and to one another.” With these words, Chris Maser, author of Forest Primeval: The Natural History of an Ancient Forest, and an old friend of mine, sums up the case for sustainable forestry. Forests are the lungs of the earth, home to a fascinating diversity of flora and fauna, the progenitor of natural medicines, and the source of fire and building materials upon which so much of civilization has depended. Over the past few decades, however, it has become clear that the earth’s forests cannot continue to be treated simply as resources for the taking, and that we must become active stewards of the forests to ensure their longevity. Allow me to take you on a short journey back.

French Bill Would Require Businesses to Adopt Supply Chain Due Diligence Programs

In November of last year, the French National Assembly implemented a draft bill that would require large French companies to adopt vigilance plans.

GM’s Outreach Manager Believes Sustainability Stems from Collaboration

Over Mary Alice Kurtz’s 34-year career at General Motors, she has channeled her education and background in mechanical engineering and facility operations into a new passion: sustainability.

General Mills is Committed to Supplier Diversity

Every day, General Mills strives to live our purpose to serve the world by making food people love. General Mills is committed to establishing and growing successful business relationships with increasing numbers of qualified minority, women, LGBT and veteran-owned suppliers. Fulfilling this commitment is important to our increasingly diverse consumer base, the communities in which we operate, our shareholders, and ultimately, the success of our company.

Kimberly-Clark Receives U.S. EPA 2016 SmartWay® Excellence Award

Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) has been honored as an industry leader in freight supply chain environmental performance and energy efficiency with its seventh SmartWay® Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Maven Launches City Car Sharing in Atlanta

Maven, General Motors’ personal mobility brand, is expanding its offerings in Atlanta from the Lyft Express Drive program to now include Maven City car sharing.

Ethical Corporation Partners with PYXERA Global -- Just Announced!

PYXERA Global is delighted to announce that it is now collaborating with Ethical Corporation to drive the movement for responsible business, CSR, and sustainability executives to further link purpose with profit.

Feb.15 Free Webinar Offers Expert Insights for Supply Chain Due Diligence in the European Union

One of the world’s foremost experts on supply chain management, audits and investigations will offer critical insights into improving and sustaining high-performing end-to-end due diligence processes that help companies and suppliers comply with a growing number of regulations in the European Union.

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