Natural resources
G7 Energy Ministers issued a Call to Action on Enhancing Energy Security in response to growing risks to energy security, including escalating demand, energy being used as a coercive tool, and vulnerabilities presented by limited maritime shipping routes, aging energy infrastructure, extreme weather events, and intensified competition. Building on commitments
Environmental sustainability
Companies and leaders from various industries demonstrated outstanding commitment to product compliance, ESG, and supply chain sustainability management, earning top honors in the Assent Achieve Awards. The recipients, selected from over 1,000 Assent customers globally, showcased innovative approaches to sustainability, including supplier monitoring, ESG program redefinition, and meaningful data-driven
Natural resources
Natural Resources Canada has awarded a C$5 million non-repayable contribution to Nano One to scale production of One-Pot lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathode active materials and accelerate commercialization. The funding will support Nano One's ongoing work at its Candiac and Burnaby facilities through March 31, 2027, enabling
Environmental sustainability
A study published in The International Journal of Logistics Management found that companies adopting proactive environmental strategies can significantly enhance their sustainability performance and market competitiveness. The research, conducted by Prof Saurabh Kumar and his team at the Indian Institute of Management-Indore, analyzed survey data from 119 US manufacturing firms
Natural resources
Palladium, a critical element in manufacturing industries and sustainable development, is under threat due to its concentrated geographical distribution and global supply-demand mismatch. Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences employed complex network analysis and the cascading failure model to assess the supply chain security of the global palladium trade
Business logistics
The Governments of the United States of America and the Kingdom of Thailand have reached a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation on critical minerals supply chains development and expansion. The MoU aims to promote trade and investment, encourage investment in domestic value addition and processing industries, and support
Food supply
The UK's food supply chain is facing unprecedented threats due to global conflicts, climate change, and rising input costs, according to a recent submission by the Provision Trade Federation (PTF) to the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Food and Drink. The PTF, which represents sectors accounting for 20%
Automotive industry
European automakers, including Germany's Volkswagen, are bracing for supply chain disruptions due to Beijing's halt on exports of Nexperia's chips. The Dutch government's takeover of the Chinese-controlled chipmaker, which caused the export ban, has sparked concern among carmakers reliant on the company&
Food supply
A new study published in the Annals of the Polish Association of Agricultural and Agribusiness Economists has challenged the common assumption that short food supply chains contribute to the sustainable development of agriculture and rural areas. Researchers from the Uniwersytet Ekonomiczny w Poznaniu conducted a systematic literature review to examine
Food supply
The food and farming sectors in the UK are facing unprecedented risks due to increasing levels of contaminated water, according to Hydrachem, a leading surface and water disinfection specialist. The Environment Agency has reported a 29% rise in pollution incidents in England and Wales, with serious cases surging by 60%
Batteries
Graphite, a crucial mineral for electric vehicle batteries and energy storage, is predominantly sourced from China, raising supply chain security concerns. A new study from the University of Michigan and Ford Motor Co. reveals that the United States has sufficient natural graphite deposits to meet its anticipated demand for battery-grade
Food supply
In recent years, the Tianshui Municipal Bureau of Grain and Material Reserves has thoroughly implemented the national food security strategy, focusing on the core business links of "purchase, storage, processing, and sales" of grain. The bureau has built a grain-saving and loss-reduction management system throughout the entire process,
