Environment and sustainability in the supply chain

Sustainability in the supply chain

Supply chain sustainability refers to the management of environmental, social, and economic impacts throughout the entire lifecycle of goods and services, from raw material sourcing to final delivery and beyond. It involves embedding environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles into supply chain operations to ensure that business practices are ethical, responsible, and resilient.

Supply chain sustainability is no longer a peripheral concern, it is a core business imperative. There is growing public expectation that organisations take responsibility not only for their own operations but also for the conduct of their suppliers. Increasingly, terms like circular economy, sustainability, and corporate responsibility are shaping business discourse and strategy. As a result, many companies are placing ESG objectives at the forefront of their procurement and supply chain decisions.

Practice Note: Supply chain sustainability—key themes provides a comprehensive overview of how businesses can integrate ESG principles into their supply chains. It explores the concept of supply chain sustainability within the broader context of sustainable procurement and ESG performance, with a specific focus on key themes within private sector practices in the UK and

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