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.

Aerial view of agricultural fields and waterways in Cao Bang, Vietnam, showing a food systems landscape relevant to methane emissions in commodity consumption.

MECCA: Methane emissions in commodity consumption assessments

Project / SEI York’s MECCA project develops methods to assess methane emissions linked to global commodity consumption, trade and agricultural supply chains.

2026 - 2027 / About Supply chains

Helen Bellfield, Chris West and Toby Gardner sit at a table indoors, smiling at the camera, with a laptop and notebook on the table and a large window behind them.

Trase appoints Chris West as new co-director

Feature / SEI York’s Chris West is stepping into the role of Trase co-director, taking over from Toby Gardner.

24 February 2026 / About Forests, Public policy, Supply chains and Water resources

Worker dressed in black and a red helmet inspects a steel pipe, its opening taller than the person

2025: a year in review for green steel

Other publication / This brief reviews the performance of the global green steel and green iron sectors in 2025, giving policy signals and developments to watch in 2026.

11 February 2026 / About Business, Innovation, Mitigation, Public policy and Supply chains

The Mumbai Trans Harbour Link is a 21.8 KM long seabridge constructed by high-durability materials, including steel, designed to last over 100 years.

Slowing momentum and persistent barriers set up a critical year for green steel in 2026

Press release / The global green steel and green iron sector is entering a pivotal moment this year, according to LeadIT.

11 February 2026 / About Climate policy, Public policy and Supply chains

Uncovering trader water reliance and risks in Brazilian soy and beef supply chains

Other publication / This report highlights the hidden reliance of Brazilian soy and beef supply chains on water and the associated risks within global trade.

3 February 2026 / About Disaster risk, Food and agriculture and Supply chains

Beginning flood at river Salzach in July 2021, southern Germany.

Climate risks to insurance and reinsurance of global supply chains – a new report from SEI shows

Press release / Insurance and reinsurance systems are central to managing climate risks in global supply chains, according to a new SEI report.

20 January 2026 / About Adaptation, Business, Climate, Economy, Finance and Supply chains

Aerial view of the Amazon River flowing through dense rainforest.

Trase: Traders exposed to water scarcity risks in Brazilian beef and soy supply chains

Feature / A new Trase report illuminates hidden dependencies and risks regarding freshwater use in Brazilian soy and beef supply chains.

13 January 2026 / About Forests, Public policy, Supply chains and Water resources

View of the Friendship Bridge with Paraná river, South America.

Trase: Water scarcity looms as hidden risk for Brazil’s soy and beef traders

Press release / A new Trase report quantifies how trader supply chains are exposed to water scarcity risks, alongside exposure to deforestation.

13 January 2026 / About Business, Forests, Public policy, Supply chains and Water resources

Rows of empty conference chairs with translation headsets placed on the seats.

Why language matters in climate negotiations: disentangling cross-border impacts and transboundary climate risks

Perspective / Similar-sounding terms in climate talks can mask very different realities, with real consequences for policy coherence and negotiated outcomes.

8 January 2026 / About Adaptation, Climate policy, Geopolitics, Mitigation and Supply chains