How sustainable supply chains can unlock net zero emissions
In brief
60%
of all global emissions are generated by supply chains
Supply chains are challenged like never before…
49%
of CEOs say they’re grappling with supply chain interruptions due to extreme climate events.
50%
of CEOs in food and beverage are concerned about accessing natural resources due to extreme weather.
26%
of CEOs say supply chain disruptions are a top-three risk in shifting to a low-carbon economy.
72%
of CEOs say sustainability is a priority as they deal with the fallout of the pandemic.
…and many are struggling to respond
54%
of CEOs say their companies haven’t started scenario analyses to build climate resilience—or only do so at a basic level.
52%
say their early warning systems for climate risk events are basic or non-existent.
63%
say that difficulty in measuring environmental, social and governance (ESG) data across the value chain is an obstacle to sustainability.
Supply chains powered by digital technology and data, plus a more diverse workforce, can help drive up sustainability and resilience.
#1 Use the power of data and digital tech
87%
say analytics on processes, equipment and products.
78%
say AI-powered demand forecasting.
76%
say autonomous and remote operations will be key.
3 in 4
CEOs are digitizing their supply chains, using advances in technology to expand the frontier of sustainability
#2 Get the workforce ready for resilience
63%
of CEOs globally say they have begun geographically diversifying their workforce
#3 Treat carbon as a business cost
47%
of CEOs from the largest companies have called on policymakers to ratify Article 6 of the Paris Agreement
#4 Focus on Scope 3 emissions
90%
of overall emissions from fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies are Scope 3 emissions