When it comes to supply chain ESG, most companies have a lot of work ahead to achieve the deepest levels of program maturity. But it’s worth the effort.

As a supply chain organization, you are uniquely positioned to impact your own emission-reduction goals, as well as those of your upstream and downstream partners — so-called Scope 3 emissions.

Increasing pressures from investors and customers, coupled with a surge in climate change regulations, are forcing supply chains to transition to sustainable practices and curb their carbon footprint.

The goTRG & SupplyChainBrain Retail Returns Sustainability Report 2024 presents insights from our co-branded survey exploring the evolving landscape of sustainable practices within the retail industry.

Traditional linear models of production and consumption, characterized by "take-make-dispose" processes, have led to significant environmental degradation and resource depletion.

Over 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions stem from deforestation and forest degradation, driving the EU’s upcoming implementation of stringent regulatory requirements.