Supply chain sustainability is key to achieving climate goals
Apr 20, 2023 · Supply chain leaders must act now to decarbonize operations, including tackling Scope 3 emissions. The message from the United Nations is clear: the window of opportunity to avoid climate disaster is rapidly closing .
How the circular economy secures manufacturing supply chains
Feb 27, 2024 · This approach not only helps to decouple economic growth from resource consumption but also fosters a more sustainable and resilient supply chain. The circular approach compels manufacturers to consider the end-of-life stage of their products, facilitating a smoother transition of materials back into the supply chain, thereby conserving value ...
How to create sustainable supply chains | World Economic Forum
Mar 20, 2015 · The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. Incorporated as a not-for-profit foundation in 1971, and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the Forum is tied to no …
The German car industry has become more sustainable. Here's how
Sep 29, 2022 · The German car industry increased its effort to implement 'SSCM' (sustainable supply chain management) after it was shaken by an emission scandal in 2015. Global supply chains often lack transparency and are prone to sustainability breaches, which can have severe consequences for business reputations and performance.
How can we reimagine sustainability in the supply chain?
Jul 24, 2023 · Supply chain disruptions and inventory concerns continue to trouble governments, businesses and consumers worldwide. Even as supply chain bottlenecks begin to clear up, severe sustainability and supply problems remain due to the amount of waste traditionally produced by retail and manufacturing sectors and the increasingly stringent metrics by ...
How 4 leading companies are tackling supply chain emissions
Nov 2, 2022 · Tackling supply chain emissions is an opportunity to multiply climate impact. Take the Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders as an example – 80% of the total 4.3Gt emissions footprint from these businesses is produced by their supply chains, otherwise known as Scope 3 emissions. This is much higher than both Scope 1 (emissions directly generated by ...
Here's how we make the global food supply chain sustainable
Aug 7, 2024 · Diffusion of sustainable innovation along the food chain: Sustainability-oriented innovation is needed at every stage of the supply chain, from raw materials to the point of delivery. This can include, for example, food quality, reducing emissions from livestock, improved soil management, farming techniques and overall changes in the way food ...
Supply Chain Sustainability Policies: State of Play
May 10, 2022 · Supply chains are important levers for achieving sustainability goals and have gained increased corporate, governmental and civil society attention. This white paper charts regulatory developments in supply chain sustainability, from international guidelines and free trade agreements to national laws and financial disclosure requirements.
How can we make supply chains stronger and more sustainable?
Nov 2, 2021 · Supply chain management is a “team sport.” Current research provides ample evidence that collaboration benefits global supply chains. Buyers and suppliers can enjoy higher service levels, more product availability and significant reductions in costs if they work together.
How technological advances are strengthening supply chains
Jan 15, 2024 · Thanks to technological advances like AI and robotics, the era of chasing the lowest wage rates possible has become a thing of the past, eschewed for a more sustainable business approach. Nowadays, what matters more is to secure sustainable, highly flexible production located as close as possible to demand while maintaining a reliable supply chain.