Building long-term sustainability in a corporate supply chain involves taking into account an incredibly long and complex set of standards and issues. And often the social responsibility side of the sustainability equation is the most difficult to manage. In the areas of the world where sustainability problems are most likely to fester, workforce protections may […]
Ergonomics, defined as ‘the study of work’, is gaining traction with more and more businesses as they look at design their needs to fit their workers, rather than forcing their worker’s bodies to fit the jobs that need doing. Of course, changing business-as-usual practices and operations can often require additional investment, whether through the modification […]
So-called smart wearables – from watches and wrist bands, to earwear and clothing – are on the rise, with investors spending almost half a billion dollars on wearables tech start-ups since 2009. By 2021, the market for such technology is set to double, according to International Data Corporation’s analysis which suggests vendors will ship a […]
If you plan to indulge in some Halloween candy next week, you might need to eat a salad and run an extra mile or two. If you’re one of the 29 million U.S. adults who suffer from Type 2 diabetes, however, your challenges are more serious. Diabetes mellitus is an endocrine disorder wherein the pancreas does […]
While the global textile and garment industry is worth some $3 trillion, the ephemeral nature of fashion – where what’s hot and what’s not can change in the blink of an eye – poses a series of formidable sustainability challenges, not least in the supply chain of brands everywhere. Many of these issues center around […]
Ethical Corporation has awarded its annual Responsible Business Awards and named UL EHS Sustainability its Solution Provider of the Year. The company said, “A stand out winner. A software solution that is providing oversight across EHS, sustainability and supply chains. Through accreditation and supporting evidence, it’s showcasing impacts and oversight required. Judges were really impressed with […]
Yet more evidence points to the fact that anybody working in commercial coffee manufacturing – or, indeed, local cafes – should be concerned for their health. A study of workers at a coffee roastery showed they had wheezing in their chests at four times the rate of a similar demographic not working in that environment. […]
Authorities in Norway are engaged in a very exciting project designed to understand the potential for carbon storage happening under the sea along the Norwegian continental shelf. If doable, it would be first site of its type anywhere in the world, taking in waste carbon dioxide (CO2) from three different onshore industrial facilities in eastern […]
Look around you. There is a good chance that your co-workers and colleagues are getting older. For the first time in history, four generations are in the workplace at the same time. According to the United Nations, by 2050, one in three people living in the developed world will be over 60. In Australia, one […]
Representatives from leading companies to address trends and lessons learned from their world-class sustainability programs. UL EHS Sustainability today announced the speakers for its upcoming EHSS Connect Forum, set for 13-14 September in Cambridge, UK. The conference is open to non-client participants with appropriate credentials. Attendees will participate in high-level thought leadership discussions, as well […]