COVID-19 Brings Policy Responses, Risks to Emerging Markets, and Hoarding

Thu, 04/02/2020 - 10:30

This month’s consequences from the COVID-19 virus have been substantial. Apart from the impact on public health, equity indices have corrected with considerable speed amid a massive shift away from risk assets.

Fair Trade USA Awarded $1.4 Million Grant From the Walmart Foundation to Deepen Impact for Farmers

Wed, 04/01/2020 - 09:55

Fair Trade USA®, the leading certifier of fair trade products in North America, has received a grant from the Walmart Foundation to strengthen support for producer-led community development projects along fair trade supply chains.

Black & Veatch’s Incubator Launches Campaign for Coronavirus Solutions

Mon, 03/30/2020 - 15:10

From its prompting of citizens to socially distance themselves to its rising infection rates and economic devastation, the novel coronavirus pandemic has meant unprecedented, tragic disruption.

Feeding America Releases First Round of COVID-19 Fund Grants to Food Banks

Fri, 03/27/2020 - 15:15

Feeding America announced they have released the first round of COVID-19 Fund grants to food banks—an initial allocation of $4 million.

Mobile Technology Connects Smallholder Farmers With Global Producers, Enabling Fair Pay and Accountability ​

Tue, 03/31/2020 - 15:00

What You Need to Know About How Johnson & Johnson's Supply Chain Is Responding to the Covid-19 Pandemic

Fri, 04/03/2020 - 11:00

Thanks to dedicated employees around the globe and robust business continuity plans, Johnson & Johnson is able to deliver for the one billion customers and patients who rely on its products during this unprecedented time.

CSRHub & FactSet On-Demand Webcast

Thu, 03/26/2020 - 11:10

CSRHub® co-founders Cynthia Figge CEO and Bahar Gidwani CTO gave a webcast presentation Integrating ESG Consensus Ratings to Create Actionable Signals Business Intelligence in partnership with FactSet.

Supply Chain Sustainability Is a Core Strategy for Driving Impact on Growth, Valuation, Brand, and Society

Thu, 03/26/2020 - 09:00

Pressure is mounting for companies to add value to society.

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles to Produce Face Masks for First Responders and Health Care Workers

Tue, 03/24/2020 - 09:15

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is stepping in to help those at the front line of the coronavirus pandemic by manufacturing and donating more than 1 million protective face masks per month.

Managing Supply Chain Disruptions in the Pharmaceutical Industry

Thu, 03/19/2020 - 02:30

The COVID-19 pandemic will have far-reaching implications, including supply chain disruptions for pharmaceutical manufacturers. CRB has some strategies to help overcome these disruptions.