Overview
Sustainable supply chain management incorporates environmental, social, and ethical considerations into procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and distribution. Technologies like blockchain enable traceability and transparency. Companies are mapping their full supply chains to identify risks from deforestation, forced labor, and water pollution. New regulations like the EU Deforestation Regulation and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive are making sustainable sourcing mandatory. Businesses report that sustainable supply chains reduce costs by 9-16% while building resilience.
Tags
supply chaintraceabilityethical sourcingblockchain
Economic Impact
High Impact
Reducing supply chain costs by 9-16% while meeting growing regulatory requirements.
Emerged
2015
Related Topics
Policy
ESG Reporting Standards
Frameworks for disclosing environmental, social, and governance performance.
Materials
Circular Economy
Economic model eliminating waste through reuse, repair, and recycling.
Policy
Extended Producer Responsibility
Policy making manufacturers responsible for the entire lifecycle of their products.