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Aviation, Travel and Tourism
Airbus plans to launch a carbon-free aircraft by 2035
European planemaker Airbus has unveiled three ideas for 'zero-emission' airplanes powered by hydrogen.
Supply Chain and Transport
Imagine being stranded at sea for 18 months. That's still the reality for many seafarers amid COVID-19
Because of COVID-19 restrictions, more than 300,000 seafarers have been stuck on board their vessels. It's a human crisis that also threatens supply chains.
SDI2020
How to cut the carbon footprint of online shopping
Green supply chain management can ease the environmental impact of e-commerce, from product design, through to disposal.
SDI2020
4 ways industry can make supply chains more sustainable
Companies are making supply chains more resilient by increasing transparency, which will in turn help them move towards a circular economy.
SDI2020
How businesses can build a sustainable future for all
More sustainable supply chains, a greater focus on green finance and a stronger commitment to social innovation will help create a better world.
SDI2020
This new technology can save whales from ship collisions
Whale-ship collisions are occurring at an increasing rate. Could a newly developed digital tool help mariners around the world to avoid whale strikes?
Supply Chain and Transport
The challenge of a lifetime: how to get billions of COVID-19 vaccines around the world
15,000 flights and 15 million cooling boxes could be needed to transport billions of doses of COVID-19 vaccine around the world in an unprecedented logistics challenge.
Supply Chain and Transport
3 lessons in logistics for a more resilient global trading system
The world needs a modern logistics system worthy of the collective challenges faced now and in the future, including the delivery of vaccines, and to help in the recovery from the COVID-1...
Drones
Race for the skies: three factors that could decide drone delivery domination
As Amazon enters the fray, the race is now on for domination of the drone delivery market. Here are 3 questions that will determine the winners and losers.
Supply Chain and Transport
How should we future-proof our supply chains?
Post-COVID, trade protectionism will be the biggest threat to supply chains. Here's how firms can balance efficiency and resilience in their operations.
Latin America
Here's how one of the world's most congested cities is tackling air pollution
Bogotá experienced an 80% drop in atmospheric pollution during lockdown. So the Colombian capital is taking measures to improve its air quality.
Retail, Consumer Goods and Lifestyle
From crop to cup: How coffee travels through its supply chain
In 2018 alone, 7.2 million tonnes of green coffee beans were exported, valued at $19.2 billion. This is how those beans make it into your morning brew.
Advanced Manufacturing and Production
Why sustainable manufacturing makes economic as well as ethical sense
We now have an opportunity to build a sustainable and high-performing manufacturing sector. From digitalization to using renewables – here's how to do it.
Future of Mobility
It's time to start investing in infrastructure for electric trucks
A lack of truck-specific charging infrastructure is slowing down the uptake of battery-electric trucks on European highways. Here's what needs to happen.
Future of Mobility
As people return to work, here’s how we can make commuting more inclusive and sustainable
Nearly a quarter of workers have left a job because of the commute. Here's how we can create safer, greener, more dignified journeys for everyone after COVID-19.