Eighty-three percent of customers think that companies should actively influence ESG best practices, according to a PwC study. Consumers were more likely to engage with and buy from companies and organizations that not only follow rules but also help change the environment and society. In this co...
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization, rice is a staple in the diet of many people in Asia and some parts of the Pacific. The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region produces and consumes more than 90% of the world’s rice. However, rice production is also facing immense pressure due to its ...
According to the MIT Climate Portal, freight transportation is responsible for 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions; this could increase to 11% when including ports and warehouses. Given that billions of tons of cargo are transported worldwide, these emissions are not surprising. These figures d...
In Mongolia, there is an extreme weather event that is unique to the country called dzud. Dzud is a type of compound threat that can occur in cold, dry climates and includes windstorms, severe cold, heavy snowfall, and drought. According to an article from UNESCO, from November 2023 to May 2024, ...
As the digital world accelerates and updates in the blink of an eye, cyber risks evolve just as quickly. From malware attacks like viruses and social engineering attacks like phishing to supply chain attacks, cybersecurity threats in the procurement industry are more dangerous than ever. Unders...