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No Plan B: ‘Supply Chain Strategies’ in The Times

February 23, 2018 Jim McClelland

New writing... Pleased to say I have had another article published in The Times newspaper, as part of a special Raconteur report on Supply Chain Strategies.

High street giant Marks & Spencer is leading the charge against abuses in the global supply chain with a long-term commitment to sustainability. With 35,000 different product lines and 32M customers, it is a big task. In this piece I look at the challenges and achievements of pursuing with purpose a strategic and systemic approach over the course of a decade since the launch of its flagship programme Plan A. In particular, the article also discusses the ongoing battle against the criminal elements involved in modern slavery and the need to collaborate widely in a bid to tackle this scourge of the supply chain. You can read the full story here (with no paywall), on:

• ‘The need for a sustainable global supply chain’.

The full 16-page Supply Chain Strategies report is available to view/download here.

Business Ethics, CSR, Human Rights, Modern Slavery, Retail, Supply Chain, Sustainability

Need for a Green Lining: ‘Cloud for Business’ in The Times

January 25, 2018 Jim McClelland

New writing... Pleased to say I have had another article published in The Times newspaper, as part of a special Raconteur report on Cloud for Business.

In this digital age of lives lived online and businesses built on megabytes, my latest piece looks at the urgent and rising need to clean the cloud. With impending impacts of innovation, ranging from cryptocurrencies to 5G, the tech community and its clients are increasingly conscious of responsibilities regarding environmental unsustainability of skyrocketing datacentre energy consumption and inflated carbon footprints.

Going offline is not an option, but going green is…

You can read the full story here (with no paywall), on:

• ‘The need to power datacentres sustainably’.

The full 16-page Cloud for Business report is available to view/download here.

Big Data, Carbon, Carbon footprint, Clean Energy, Cloud Computing, Data Center, Energy, Sustainability

Cars, Jeans & Beer, to Muck: ‘Future of Water’ in The Times

October 24, 2017 Jim McClelland

New writing… Pleased to say I have had another couple of pieces published in The Times newspaper today, as part of a special Raconteur report on the Future of Water.

The Overview article which opens the report discusses how 21st-century businesses and brand are tackling the challenges of water stewardship with success, but also with focus, vigour and rigour, plus investment of time and money. The discussion includes insights and info from global names such as Levi’s, Ford and M&S:

• ‘Taking steps to cut global water consumption’.

My second piece on Page 10 argues for rethinkng wastewater as resource, embracing the innovation of the circular economy and saving liquid assets and money literally going down the drain:

• ‘Why the value of wastewater is vital for a sustainable future’.

The full 16-page Future of Water report is available to view/download here.

Circular Economy, Climate Change, Conservation, CSR, Drought, Responsible Business, Stewardship, Sustainability, Utilities, Wastewater, Water

Sustainability & Waste: ‘Future of Packaging’ in The Times

September 21, 2017 Jim McClelland

New writing… Pleased to say I have had another couple of pieces published in The Times newspaper today, as part of a special Raconteur report on the Future of Packaging.

The Overview article which opens the report discusses whether sustainable packaging is ready yet to make the leap from niche to mainstream:

• ‘Resolving the Riddle of Sustainability’.

My second piece on Page 7 argues that tackling the number one problem of packaging waste demands upcycling the way wethink about the industry and the resource it produces :

• ‘Thinking outside the Burger Box’.

The full 16-page Future of Packaging report is available to view/download here.

Brands, Consumerism, Litter, Packaging, Recycling, Sustainability, Waste

Susty Procurement: From Responsible Sourcing to… Star Wars

July 25, 2017 Jim McClelland

New writing... Pleased to say I have another piece published in The Times newspaper today, as part of a special report on Future-Proofing Procurement, by Raconteur. It looks at how the business supply chain is increasingly viewed as a value chain, with shared value being as much environmental and social, as it is economic:

• ‘5 ways to share supply chain value with people and the planet’.

The full 16-page report is available to view/download here.

Business Ethics, Cocoa, Construction, Deforestation, Ethics, Fashion, Plastic, Procurement, Responsible Sourcing, Star Wars, Sustainability

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