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.

Drone flying over green- and yellow-leafed plants in rows

When decisions are made by drones and other tech

Feature / What can be done to ensure that drones, AI and other technologies make environmentally sustainable choices?

12 October 2021 / About Bioeconomy and Supply chains

Aerial view of deforestation area for pasture, livestock and agriculture soy farm with forest in foreground, Amazon rainforest, Brazil

Which forest-risk commodities imported to the UK have the highest overseas impacts? A rapid evidence synthesis

Journal article / This paper describes a rapid evidence synthesis to identify which forest-risk commodities imported to the UK have the highest overseas impacts.

24 September 2021 / About Ecosystems, Food and agriculture, Forests and Supply chains

Aerial view of people walking across town square on sunny day in jackets, Lisbon, Portugal

The lack of social impact considerations in transitioning towards urban circular economies: a scoping review

Journal article / More cities are embarking on transitions to circular economies as a solution to climate change. Social impacts must be considered for effective transformations.

24 September 2021 / About Business, Supply chains and Sustainable lifestyles

Long exposure on train, Shibaura business area, Tokyo, Japan

Mapping and assessing indicator-based frameworks for monitoring circular economy development at the city-level

Journal article / The authors present 15 indicator-based frameworks to measure circularity at the city level to fill a gap in mapping and assessing circular economy transitions.

25 September 2021 / About Behaviour and choice, Business, Innovation and Supply chains

Colourful supermarket aisle with white floor and ceiling

New research reveals climate change risks to global food trade and food security

Media coverage / SEI York's Dr Simon Croft was quoted by Phys.org on his contribution to the new SEI report "Climate Change, Trade, and Global Food Security".

22 September 2021 / About Adaptation, Climate policy, Food and agriculture and Supply chains

Two agricultural researchers stand in cornfield holding digital tools

Artificial intelligence, systemic risks, and sustainability

Journal article / Despite growing interest in and deployment of AI technologies in domains critical for sustainability, few researchers have explored the possible systemic risks.

17 September 2021 / About Business, Innovation, Supply chains and Sustainable lifestyles

Close up shot of woman holding a bottle of organic unsweetened almond milk in supermarket, London, UK

Women’s Health Food Awards: 30 healthy foods to buy in your next supermarket shop

Media coverage / SEI York's Deputy Director Dr Chris West was consulted by Women's Health Magazine on the 30 best health foods to buy in your next supermarket shop.

21 September 2021 / About Ecosystems, Food and agriculture, Forests and Supply chains

Small lush planet. Ecosystem complete with fresh water, lush trees and clean skies. Small houses border lake

SEI Science Forum: top experts set dialogue for Stockholm+50

Feature / Top SEI scientists will take part in dialogues to prepare the delivery of an independent report to be launched ahead of the UN high-level Stockholm+50 meeting.

20 September 2021 / About Climate policy, Public policy and Supply chains