Welcome back to another edition of Supply Chain Radar: Sustainability! This week, we dive into the strategic initiatives companies are leveraging to transform supply chain sustainability from ambition to reality. From Meta’s robust emissions strategies and Haleon’s innovative supplier hub, to Capgemini’s call for better supply chain transparency, leading global brands are demonstrating how sustainability is shaping the future of supply chains. Let’s get sustainable!
Four Ways to Capture the Benefits of a Sustainable Supply Chain ⛓️
Businesses looking to drive sustainability and profitability need clear goals, data-driven analytics, waste reduction strategies, and a company-wide culture focused on sustainability. By aligning production closely with demand, engaging suppliers on emissions, and embedding sustainable practices throughout their operations, companies can not only improve resilience but also unlock measurable financial and environmental benefits.
Capgemini: Closing Supply Chain Gaps for Credible Climate Action 📊
Capgemini reveals a worrying gap in supply chain sustainability credibility: 70% of emissions occur in supply chains, yet only 21% of firms have robust transition plans. Budget constraints, geopolitical tensions, and inadequate supplier data hinder real progress. Capgemini urges businesses to adopt more detailed reporting, stronger data analytics, and integrated strategies to regain credibility and truly achieve climate targets.
Amfori: Pioneering Data-Driven Sustainability in Supply Chains 🧑🔬
Amfori leverages powerful data analytics to simplify sustainability compliance in global supply chains. Their ESG Risk Compass helps companies pinpoint sustainability risks and manage compliance effectively. By enhancing transparency and making complex ESG metrics accessible, Amfori empowers firms to integrate sustainability seamlessly into their procurement practices.
The Eco-Friendly Powerhouse in Wastewater Treatment 💧
At 50% concentration, hydrogen peroxide is a strong oxidant that breaks down organic pollutants, bacteria, and sulfides in wastewater—while leaving behind only water and oxygen. When combined with UV light or iron in Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs), it becomes even more potent, tackling stubborn contaminants and reducing odors, color, and COD levels.
Hohenstein and GoBlu have teamed up to enhance chemical management in the textile industry, streamlining ZDHC reporting and compliance. By combining certification expertise with smart digital tools, they offer manufacturers and brands reliable chemical data, ensuring more transparency, better compliance, and lower environmental impact across the textile supply chain.
Haleon’s New Hub Empowers Suppliers on Net Zero Journey 0️⃣
Consumer health giant Haleon has launched a Supplier Hub designed to empower its suppliers to meet ambitious net-zero targets. The hub provides practical tools, clear guidance, and incentives to drive supplier decarbonisation and foster a sustainable and resilient supply chain ecosystem. Haleon’s proactive engagement sets a new standard for sustainability in the pharmaceutical sector.
Philip Morris International (PMI) is confronting sustainability head-on by prioritizing Scope 3 emissions, advancing circular product design, and reducing plastic waste. PMI’s Sustainability Materiality Report details how the company is aligning its extensive supply chain with global sustainability standards, underscoring its commitment to a more circular and lower-impact tobacco industry.
Around the world, cities are transforming used cooking oil into renewable diesel and biodiesel, slashing emissions without modifying engines. Helsinki leads with Neste’s renewable diesel, cutting emissions by up to 90%, while Lisbon, Graz, London, Dubai, Chicago, and Bali follow suit—turning kitchen waste into climate action. These initiatives prove that sustainability can be both circular and scalable.
Meta: Tackling Supply Chain Emissions with AI and Innovation 🤖
Meta is taking a data-driven approach to reduce its supply chain emissions, with ambitious targets to reach net-zero by 2030. By investing in renewable energy, circular infrastructure, and advanced AI-driven analytics, Meta aims to overcome the complexity of Scope 3 emissions. Meta’s strategy highlights how technology and innovation can drive meaningful sustainability improvements across global supply chains.
MIT Report: Supply Chain Sustainability Still a Firm Priority 📑
MIT’s recent study reveals that despite global uncertainty, sustainability remains a critical priority for supply chains. Many firms still face challenges in measuring and tracking emissions, particularly Scope 3. The report stresses that improved metrics, stronger analytics, and clearer incentives are essential to achieving true sustainability in global supply chains.
Global demand for power factor correction (PFC) systems is surging as industries pursue energy efficiency, lower costs, and compliance with stricter environmental rules. With $1.3 trillion invested globally in energy transition technologies, the PFC market is projected to hit $3.3 billion by 2030 (CAGR 5.5%). Key players include Eaton, ABB, GE Vernova, Schneider Electric, and Hitachi Energy.
