Supply chains face difficulties in accessing reliable emissions data from suppliers

Continued regulatory pressure to maintain and report the impact of your supply chain on the environment is not slowing any time soon. And with that comes both challenges and opportunities for companies that integrate ESG goals into their business strategy.

California recently introduced legislation that would require large companies doing business in the state to disclose the number of emissions they create. It would be the first mandate of its kind in the U.S. and is in line with the SEC’s recent proposal to shift from a voluntary to mandate-based emissions reporting system for many businesses.

These types of legislation are also gaining traction globally, most significantly in Germany with the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act. The law, which into come force at the start of this year, requires companies with 3,000 or more employees to monitor the operations of their and their suppliers’ supply chains for human labor and environmental issues.

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