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Global supply chains employ 450 million (Mn) people¹. A supplier diversity program encourages the utilization of minority-owned businesses as suppliers³. Good supply chain practices provide better-earning prospects and build better communities, ul...

Overconsumption is the wasteful consumption or use of commodities in excessive volume that negatively impacts people¹. This has negative social consequences such as insatiable consumer demand and financial losses due to frivolous spending². Furthe...

About 785 million (Mn) people do not have access to basic drinking water services¹, while 2.7 billion (Bn) people are experiencing water scarcity at least a month in a year². The world's total water demand is 4,600 Bn m³ at present³. Prolonged wat...

Around 3.3 billion people are employed globally as of 2022¹. Job creation is vital for society, as well as for the economy². It fuels economic growth as the spending of wages leads to higher consumer spending³. It reduces poverty by providing soci...

Globally, 2 billion (Bn) tonnes (t) of waste is generated annually¹. About 85% of textiles are landfilled annually, taking many years to decompose². In landfills, clothes emit methane and pollute local soil and water while decomposing, risking env...

Affordability is crucial for low-income individuals as it ensures their access to essential services and promotes universal inclusion and well-being¹. In low-income households, the bulk of their budget goes to basic core needs like housing, transp...

Discrimination results in diminished self-worth, reduced confidence, isolation, and despair¹. A diverse and inclusive workforce can empower individuals, leading to their growth and development^2;p6. Ethnic minorities in the US include Hispanic/Lati...

Indirect employment by companies in their supply chain supports numerous livelihoods^1;p7. However, over 40.3 million (M) people are subjected to modern slavery, and 24.9M are linked to forced labour². Modern slavery violates human rights as it str...

The world generates 2.01 billion (Bn) tonnes (t) of municipal solid waste (MSW) annually, of which at least 33% is not handled in an environment-friendly manner¹. Inappropriate waste handling leads to health, economic and environmental issues, gre...

Raw material sourcing degrades the ecosystems³. In 2021, about 25.4 million (Mn) tonnes (t) of cotton (natural fiber) & 88.2 Mnt of chemical fibers, including polyester, were produced globally¹. The sourcing of cotton needs lots of water, fertiliz...