Month: June 2024

Griffith Foods has completed an EcoVadis assessment annually since 2019 and is proud to have achieved another gold medal for their 2023 performance. Griffith Foods is thrilled to share that they have scored in the top 5% of all companies ranked by EcoVadis.

EcoVadis ratings have evaluated over 130,000 companies across 220 industries and 180 countries to help companies improve sustainability in their supply chains and comply with growing global regulations. The evaluation covers topics across four areas – environment, ethics, labor & human rights, and sustainable procurement. The rating is based on the quality of a company’s sustainability management system including policies, actions, and results.

As Griffith Foods advances the company’s sustainable business strategy and evaluates its performance, the EcoVadis rating is an important benchmark of progress relative to peers and supply chain partners. Griffith Foods is on a transformative journey, embedding sustainability into our ways of working across the global business and working to support the transition to more nutritious, accessible and planet-friendly foods. The work towards a food production system that regenerates the planet and provides nutritious offerings in a way that values the people and communities who grow our foods continues, and Griffith Foods is excited to be an enabler in the value chain as a product development partner working directly with farmers and food service providers.

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About EcoVadis

EcoVadis is the world’s most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings. Global supply chains, financial institutions and public organizations rely on EcoVadis to monitor and improve the sustainability performance of their business and trading partners. Backed by a powerful technology platform, EcoVadis’ evidence-based ratings are validated by a global team of experts, and are adapted to more than 200 industry categories, 160 countries, and companies of all sizes. Its actionable scorecards provide benchmarks, insights, and a guided improvement journey for environmental, social and ethical practices. Industry leaders such as Amazon, Johnson & Johnson, L’Oréal, Unilever, LVMH, Salesforce, Bridgestone, BASF, and ING Group are among the 85,000 businesses that collaborate with EcoVadis to drive resilience, sustainable growth and positive Impact worldwide. Learn more on ecovadis.com, Twitter, or LinkedIn.

About Griffith Foods

Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of “We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World”. The company’s product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. For more information, visit www.griffithfoods.com.

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Authored by Garrick Gibson, Donald N. Bernards

Baker Tilly’s podcast series specifically for professionals in the multifamily housing industry

On this episode of BuzzHouse, Don and Garrick sit down with Brian Swanton, President and CEO of Gorman & Company, a fully integrated developer of affordable and workforce housing. Over the course of the episode, Don and Garrick catch up with Brian on trends and opportunities he has seen since the COVID-19 pandemic and what’s next in the current environment. Brian was the guest on the first webinar that turned into BuzzHouse, so we are happy to welcome him back on the show! Press play and discover this informative and enlightening episode!

Multifamily housing resources

For articles, webinars and additional resources for developers, housing authorities, property managers, state housing credit agencies and lenders, visit Baker Tilly’s multifamily housing page.

For more information on this topic, or to learn how Baker Tilly specialists can help, contact the team.

SAN ANTONIO, CHILE, June 28, 2024 /3BL/ – DP World, a global leader in supply chain solutions, announces the adoption of the MoorMaster™ NxG automated mooring technology at its terminal at the Port of San Antonio in Chile. This milestone marks the first use of the system in the Americas and the first within the DP World global network. 

The MoorMaster system, developed by Cavotec, revolutionizes the mooring process through automated vacuum pads that secure and release vessels within seconds. This cutting-edge technology significantly enhances the efficiency and safety of port operations. This is particularly crucial at the Port of San Antonio, which is known for its significant swell events where tidal waves can exceed 2.5 meters. These conditions often delay traditional mooring operations and pose severe safety risks, including mooring line failures. 

The MoorMaster system is expected to substantially improve operational performance at the terminal. The technology reduces mooring times, decreases the risk of mooring line failures, and improved vessel loading and discharge productivity. 

Curtis Doiron, CEO of DP World in Chile, said: “The adoption of the MoorMaster system at our San Antonio terminal is a transformative moment for DP World in Chile, demonstrating our commitment to the forefront of maritime technology. This state-of-the-art technology not only streamlines and improved our operations, but fundamentally enhances the safety of every team member working at our port. By drastically reducing the risks associated with traditional mooring, we are setting new industry standards for safety and efficiency.”

Patrick Mares, President of Ports & Maritime Division of Cavotec, said: “We are thrilled to see DP World adopt our MoorMaster NxG technology at the Port of San Antonio, marking a significant milestone as the first deployment in the Americas. This technology is designed to transform the mooring process, and we believe this implementation will set a new standard in maritime operations. We are eager to support DP World as they modernize their operations and work to achieve unparalleled safety and efficiency at their terminals.”

The implementation of the $7 million MoorMaster investment at San Antonio is part of a broader strategy to modernize and improve safety and productivity standards across DP World’s global network. Adoption of this technology will inform the use by other DP World terminals in similar conditions.

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DP World Americas Media Contact:

Melina Vissat, Head of Communications
M: (+1) 704-605-6159
E: melina.vissat@dpworld.com

About DP World 

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally. 

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 111,000 employees from 159 nationalities, spanning 77 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future. 

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses — Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

What’s more, we’re reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door. 

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW
TO CHANGE WHAT’S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.

June 28, 2024 /3BL/ – The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) continues to share its active engagement in shaping the discourse on global sustainability standards, demonstrated by its participation in the Seafood Expo North America, held from March 10-12, 2024, in Boston. This respected event serves as a vital platform for industry leaders to convene and discuss pressing issues facing the seafood sector.

Alongside the expo, as part of our steady commitment to advancing sustainability standards worldwide, SSCI, in collaboration with the Seafood Ethics Action (SEA) Alliance, co-hosted a session titled “Improving Labour Standards through Industry Alignment.” This lunch, panel and workshop style event was available to attendees of the expo’s multifaceted program, which features over 30 educational sessions led by top industry experts.

Designed with SEA Alliance to foster organic networking opportunities and informal discussions, over 50 stakeholders from across the seafood industry were in attendance. Participants delved into a robust panel discussion and workshop aimed at exploring strategies for bolstering labour standards and safeguarding worker rights across global seafood supply chains.

Moderated by Georgia Worrall, Head of SEA Alliance, the session featured insights from distinguished panelists including Luiza Reguse, Senior Manager SSCI at the CGF, Tracy Murai Assistant Director – Global Fisheries & Marine Sustainability at Thai Union, and Sarah Hussey, Seafood Responsible Sourcing Manager at Seafresh Group.

Each speaker brought invaluable perspectives and practical experiences to the table, emphasising the pivotal role of collaborative efforts in effecting meaningful change in labour conditions.

Key takeaways included:

Harnessing Standards and Tools: Luiza Reguse underscored the importance of leveraging labour standards and tools to drive tangible impact on the ground. This included how the SSCI’s benchmarking process ensures alignment with essential industry requirements, fostering trust and continuous improvement.Integration into Procurement Policies: Sarah Hussey highlighted the imperative of embedding labour standards into sourcing and procurement policies. She emphasised the significance of tools such as Global Fishing Watch’s Vessel Viewer in ensuring transparency and crew safety within sourcing vessels.Collaborative Endeavours: Tracy Murai elucidated the transformative potential of collaboration among industry stakeholders, NGOs, and regulatory bodies. She underlined the need for collective action and alignment on core labour standards to accelerate progress and enhance conditions for workers.

As the seafood industry navigates complex supply chains, SSCI remains dedicated to fostering alignment and collaboration among stakeholders. By leveraging structured frameworks like the SSCI, we can collectively elevate labour standards, mitigate risks, and cultivate resilient supply chains.

The Seafood Expo North America, alongside partners such as with SEA Alliance, serves as a critical springboard for these discussions, highlighting our ongoing dedication to driving the global conversation on sustainability standards.

The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) builds trust in sustainability standards worldwide by benchmarking third-party auditing and certification programmes and recognising schemes that meet social and environmental industry sustainability expectations. By providing an open-source list of recognised programmes, the SSCI delivers clear guidance on which schemes cover key sustainability criteria and apply relevant verification practices. The SSCI improves transparency in the market, facilitates decision-making on schemes at both buyer and supplier level, and sets responsible sourcing expectations for the industry. For more information, visit www.tcgfssci.com and sign up to receive our news and updates.