This Solutions Spotlight article was contributed by amfori.
Over 80% of a company’s environmental impact originates in its supply chain. Yet many businesses still struggle to identify, assess and mitigate risks beyond their tier 1 suppliers.
Environmental risk management has become one of the most complex and urgent priorities in modern supply chain management. As networks stretch across multiple countries and thousands of suppliers, the challenge of managing environmental risks grows exponentially.
The events of 2024, marked by severe droughts, water scarcity and catastrophic floods, revealed the true cost of disruption. A survey of 2,000 logistics professionals confirmed that climate-related extremes were among the most serious threats to supply chain stability last year. These events demonstrated how quickly vulnerabilities can escalate, amplified by geopolitical tensions, regulatory shifts, and climate impacts. In this volatile landscape, traditional risk management approaches are no longer enough. Businesses must embrace proactive, agile and adaptive strategies to remain resilient and competitive. The ability to anticipate and respond to these risks is no longer optional; it is a defining factor for resilience, credibility, and long-term success.
Unveil the environmental risks embedded in global supply chains in a clear and accessible way, with the amfori BEPI e-book “You can’t manage what you can’t see: Addressing environmental risks in global supply chains”.
The e-book explores the growing challenges of environmental risk management, recognising the increasing complexity and urgency of addressing these risks. It offers a practical guide to:
After all, you can't manage what you can't see.
About amfori
amfori is a global business association that facilitates risk management for companies of all sizes and sectors to build more resilient and sustainable supply chains.
