Who Will Pay to Decarbonize the Supply Chain?
A 2022 McKinsey estimate suggests that transitioning the global economy to net zero emissions could cost an extra $3.5 trillion a year in capital spending, or roughly half the profits of global corporations. Even wealthiest brands are discovering the true cost of decarbonizing their supply chains. Internal investment in decarbonization activities varies greatly between organizations, and some major brands may simply dump the issue onto their suppliers.
The Old Office Is Going Extinct. Here’s What the New Normal of Work Looks Like
A recent meta-analysis by Nick Bloom at Stanford University suggests that full-time in-office work is the worst option for knowledge work schedules. The COVID-19 pandemic forced organizations to experiment with work-from-home and hybrid work models, which outperformed traditional models. Research shows work from home is stabilizing at 25% of days, a five-fold increase from 2019. The future of work is now about choosing between these models.
Antalis Has Acquired the Lovepac Group in Canada and Mexico, a Market Leader in the Customized Protective Packaging Industry
Lovepac Group, a Canadian company with a turnover of CAD$14.7 million, has acquired Antalis, a leading packaging company, in North America. The acquisition follows the acquisition of Gosuma in Spain. Antalis, a leading packaging distribution company, aims to strengthen its global presence in the North American market. Lovepac’s acquisition will allow it to expand its product portfolio and continue its development in North America, with an extended product assortment and new international customers.
