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Sustainable Supply Chain Management: A Global Imperative

by Arvie I
01/30/2023
in Green Supply Chains, Sustainability & Ethics

The intricacies of maintaining sustainable supply chains are central to contemporary production, which is inherently global. Despite challenges posed by pandemics, geopolitical conflicts, and trade tensions, globalization thrives, supported by advancements in communication, information technology, and transportation that reduce costs and improve product quality.

A core dilemma for companies is ensuring that their products are not associated with environmental degradation or unethical labor practices such as child or forced labor. The ‘out of sight, out of mind’ approach is no longer viable, especially as stakeholders increasingly demand corporate responsibility throughout the supply chain.

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One pertinent discussion in the corporate world is the debate over the proposed U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission carbon disclosure rule, particularly concerning “scope 3” emissions. These emissions are not directly produced by an organization but are a part of its supply chain, which presents a greater challenge in terms of identification and regulation compared to direct emissions (scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (scope 2).

Supply chains are complex systems of formal inter-organizational relationships, requiring companies to consider environmental and social factors in their quality assessments and control mechanisms. There have been instances where suppliers have been found to bypass sustainability standards, leading to public scandals and financial, social, and environmental risks.

Multinational corporations (MNCs) have pledged to uphold certain social and environmental standards, expecting their suppliers to do the same. However, this top-down approach to sustainability has encountered practical challenges, with violations occurring even among first-tier suppliers, and conditions often worsening further down the supply chain.

To address these challenges, experts suggest training procurement staff to understand that quality extends beyond technical specifications to include environmental and social sustainability. Incentivizing procurement officials to balance economic, environmental, and social objectives can lead to more sustainable supply chain practices.

Efforts to enhance supply chain sustainability entail precision and thoughtfulness in management, focusing on resource efficiency and the well-being of workers. Companies are encouraged to collaborate with suppliers, assist them in overcoming sustainability barriers, and formalize these efforts through regulatory measures.

For instance, programs like Walmart’s collaboration with HSBC to incentivize sustainable suppliers illustrate proactive steps towards sustainability. Such measures may involve providing technical assistance to suppliers to meet sustainability criteria.

Regulatory formalization, currently evolving in Europe and anticipated in the United States, is prompting businesses to take sustainability more seriously. This has led to an increased demand for sustainability expertise among auditors and a reevaluation of practices by corporate legal departments.

While some may view regulatory efforts as counterproductive to business interests, there is an argument to be made for regulations that support, rather than hinder, organizational productivity. Sustainable labor practices and environmentally conscious production methods can reduce costs and increase worker productivity, aligning with sound business management.

In summary, economic growth that respects both human and environmental limits is the way forward. The concept of inevitable trade-offs in production is becoming outdated. Markets, while relatively free, have always operated within a framework of rules and regulations. The sustainability of supply chains is both a legal and ethical imperative, with the potential to balance economic development with planetary stewardship.

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