Supply chains

Today’s global economy is characterized by often long, complex supply chains that bring commodities, goods and services to consumers, and economic benefits to producers. Applying innovative tools and analytical approaches, SEI explores the sustainability implications and potentials of global supply chains and broader consumption-to-production systems.

A huge metal vat, suspended from enormous hooks glows with the molten steel it contains. Below, people in protective gear stand ready for the steel to pour into a mould.

Barriers and enablers to decarbonising UK manufacturing: views of technical experts and trade organisations

Other publication / Researchers working with UKRI's Transforming Foundation Industries Research and Innovation Hub have collated findings and key messages from interviewees.

6 August 2024 / About Business and Supply chains

Three people looking through binoculars in different directions against the backdrop of a blue sky with green scrub forest in the lower background horizon at their knees.

Q&A: Looking ahead with foresight with Henrik Carlsen

Feature / The UNEP/ISC foresight report shows 18 weak points - Henrik Carlsen shares thoughts on future scenarios.

16 July 2024 / About Climate policy, Geopolitics, Public policy and Supply chains

EU flags are mounted on tall flagpoles and are fluttering in the wind in front of the European Comission's large, modern headquarters. The building’s facade is composed of numerous horizontal and vertical lines, creating a grid-like pattern in the background.

Five ways Trase can and cannot support the EU deforestation regulation

Perspective / Trase’s co-directors write about the benefits and limitations of Trase data in assisting companies and governments in their efforts to implement the EUDR.

10 July 2024 / About Finance, Supply chains and Sustainable lifestyles

Palm oil plants at a plantation in Malaysia.

Trase: UK unprotected from high levels of deforestation exposure

Feature / Delivering legislation to tackle deforestation should be a priority for the newly elected British government according to Trase.

3 July 2024 / About Forests, Public policy, Supply chains and Sustainable lifestyles

Group photo of six men on stage at the ‘Engaging India at Almedalen’ event, with logos of sponsoring organizations displayed on the screen behind them. The individuals, including the Indian Ambassador to Sweden and executives from SAIL and Cemvision, are dressed in business attire.

Building a stronger partnership for net zero: LeadIT at Almedalen 2024

Feature / Sweden’s largest political forum saw the Leadership Group for Industry Transition strengthened with two new members pledging to decarbonize heavy industry.

1 July 2024 / About Fossil fuels, Innovation and Supply chains

EU flags in front of the European Parliament.

New European Parliament must act on climate change as a systemic threat

Perspective / In this op-ed, Mikael Allan Mikaelsson and Johan Munck af Rosenschöld present ways for the new EU Parliament to protect Europe and act on climate change.

27 June 2024 / About Climate policy, Fossil fuels, Public policy and Supply chains