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.

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

Coffee field in Minas Gerais State, Brazil. Lavoura de café em Minas Gerais, Brasil.

Coffee adapts: How public-private sector interactions can promote democratic, just and effective climate adaptation

Project / This project examines how public-private sector interactions can promote democratic, just and effective climate adaptation on the ground.

2026 - 2028 / About Adaptation, Bioeconomy, Food and agriculture, Supply chains and Sustainable Development Goals

Conference Future-proof port cities Malmö 1 Oct 2025

SEI leads project to strengthen Swedish ports’ climate and crisis preparedness

Feature / Increased Preparedness for Swedish Port Regions aims to help ports face both climate risks and the changing security situation.

18 December 2025 / About Adaptation, Disaster risk and Supply chains