Sustainable supply chain
The upstream supply chain is often the litmus test of a company’s sustainability strategy. It is the one area most vulnerable to and heavily affected by climate events—floods, tornadoes, hurricanes—and other low-risk, high-impact events. Furthermore, it is closely scrutinized by consumers, regulators, industry watchdogs and the media. A weak link in the supply chain can pose a major risk.
The supply chain also offers opportunities to improve sustainability and financial performance. For example, by using biofuels or reducing energy consumption, companies can lower their carbon footprint and increase social and environmental goodwill.
A.T. Kearney offers tools and frameworks to identify, assess and map sustainability-related risks and opportunities for each step in the supply chain, including:
- Chemical raw materials
- Laboratory services
- Marketing
- Financial services and insurance
- Packaging
- Logistics services
- IT and communications
- Human resources
- Energy
- Travel
We have further developed our expertise in partnership with leaders in the sustainability industry, including the Carbon Disclosure Project, the World Resource Institute and the German Sustainability Award Group.
Regardless of the product or service, delivering on the promise of corporate sustainability and higher profits requires strategies that support and promote a truly sustainable supply chain.
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