Sustainability is becoming top of mind in today’s society, and governments and consumers are coming to expect more from businesses. While emissions are the starting point for many operations, integrating sustainability fully into the supply chain will be key to managing expectations in the future.
The Challenge
The urgency of solving the climate crisis has never been higher, and people’s awareness of their impact on the planet is growing. Global forces are imposing more and more regulations on businesses to become more sustainable. But as the supply chain makes efforts to cut their CO2 emissions and carbon footprint, it also needs to keep demanding customers satisfied.
The Opportunity
Sustainability is more than the environmental impact as we know it. That’s why the supply chain must start taking a more holistic approach to their operations, both in and out of their warehouse. This will not only help your operation meet the increasing regulations, but also provide the chance to earn customer loyalty as a brand that matches their values.
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