Sustainability Magazine May 2025 | Page 140

SUSTAINABLE SUPPLY CHAINS
make informed, strategic decisions that align with sustainability goals.
Ultimately, transparent supply chains not only improve environmental performance but also help companies build that all-important trust with stakeholders, investors and consumers who demand verifiable progress toward a lower-carbon future.
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HOW CAN COMPANIES SUPPORT THEIR SUPPLY CHAIN IN TRANSPARENT REPORTING? AND HOW DOES THIS HELP COMPANIES REACH THEIR SUSTAINABILITY GOALS? Effective transparency reporting is critical for companies looking to build sustainable supply chains, with technology tools playing an increasingly important role in bridging the gap between reporting objectives and achievements. For example, AI-driven analytics are enabling businesses to gain end-toend visibility, tracking materials, assess environmental impact and ensure regulatory compliance.
The growing emphasis on compliance is also focusing minds – not just on legal requirements but also on how organisations can enhance resource management and waste reduction, so their supply chains align with shared sustainability goals. In addition, integrating circular economy principles, such as reusing, refurbishing and recycling, can be embedded into transparent reporting processes so companies can measure
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