Tuesday, July 07, 2009

New report: top ways to decarbonize global supply chains


• Global supply chain redesign will occur over coming years to reduce carbon use significantly according to a new World Economic Forum report
• Logistics & transport industry must drive dialogue with customers and policy-makers to ensure efficient transformation.
• 13 major decarbonization opportunities quantified and ranked – specific recommendations given


In the first research effort of its kind, the World Economic Forum’s Logistics & Transport Community, with the support of Accenture, has quantified and ranked opportunities to reduce supply chain carbon intensity in a report released today.

Supply Chain Decarbonization examines the role the logistics and transport sector plays in reducing emissions in its own operations and by influencing shippers and buyers to undertake broader supply chain improvements.

See full Press Release.