This July 2007 report from Business for Social Responsibility outlines a comprehensive approach to sustainable supply chains, calling for a four-part approach that focuses greater attention on the root causes of social and environmental shortcomings in global supply chains, rather than identifying symptomatic issues. The report highlights two initiatives that exemplify the comprehensive approach of this framework: an expansion of the Better Work program to Jordan, Lesotho, and Vietnam based on improvements in labor standards and enterprise performance at factories in Cambodia; and a multi-faceted effort in China's communications and technology sector to meet international social and environmental requirements and improve industry competitiveness. Download now...