Making a product sustainable is often more challenging than it seems. That’s because behind every item is a supply chain involving multiple parties with their own carbon footprints. Because supply chains are so complex, they’re difficult to track and make green, but new technologies may help shoppers identify low-impact products.
Blockchain is one of the more promising solutions. These accounting-like technologies could provide the transparency and traceability consumers need to make more informed, environmentally responsible buying decisions — as long as companies implement them effectively.
We Need Cleaner Supply Chains
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives are important to companies today, but many miss the mark. Many sustainability projects focus on using recyclable materials or powering facilities with solar energy to reduce Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions….