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Responsible Sourcing for Retailers and Their Suppliers

GreenBiz

Responsible sourcing is becoming a central focus for retailers as a way to strengthen their appeal to consumers while addressing expectations from investors and regulators. This includes de-linking their supply chains from deforestation, natural ecosystem conversion, and human rights abuses.

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New study suggests retailers can protect biodiversity and profitability

GreenBiz

Report draws on project with French retail giant Carrefour to show how overfished species deliver the lowest margins for retailers.

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IKEA, Nordstrom, Walgreens on the many opportunities for circularity in retail

GreenBiz

From recipes for recommerce to changing packaging ingredients, the retail sector is integral to adoption of the circular economy. Don't expect a cookie-cutter approach.

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Energy retailers cash in and send customer bills soaring as coal plants fail again

Renew Economy

The post Energy retailers cash in and send customer bills soaring as coal plants fail again appeared first on RenewEconomy. The bidding activities of some of Australia's biggest utilities was so blatant, even the regulator took notice. Can they really be trusted on consumer energy resources? There's a problem here.

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Fashion retailers need to know where their cotton comes from. Here's why

GreenBiz

Fashion retailers often don't know where their cotton comes from, as it is shipped and processed in bulk.

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First nationwide DDRS trial: 20,000 cash rewards redeemed by Ocado Retail customers

Envirotec Magazine

Over 20,000 cash rewards have been redeemed by consumers as part of the first nationwide digital deposit return scheme (DDRS) trial led by recycling tech firm, Polytag, recycling tech app, Bower and major UK retailer, Ocado Retail. Up to £4,000 worth of rewards were obtained during the nine week long trial.

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Walmart Canada Becomes First Major Retailer in Canada to Introduce a Nikola Hydrogen-Powered Electric Semi- Trailer

FuelCellsWorks

MISSISSAUGA, ON – Walmart Canada’s new hydrogen-powered electric semi-trailer is now on the roads of Mississauga , Ontario , as the retailer continues its ambitious journey toward a full fleet.

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