ESG clauses in supply chains soon to be a prerequisite

ESG clauses in supply chains soon to be a prerequisite
Companies such as The Warehouse Group are asking more of suppliers. (Image: Getty)
Daniel Street
Climate-related disclosures are intended to drive change through supply chains towards a low-emissions, climate-resilient future. Reporting entities are required to report on the emissions of their suppliers and customers, so they're incentivised to reduce them. Supply chain emissions are on average 11 times greater than an entity's operational emissions. To reduce them, entities often need new procurement processes or updated contractual terms.We've seen international – and now domestic – retailers seeking com...

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