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.

Loaded iron ore train in Arctic Circle extreme terrain hauled by electric locomotives

Challenges in balancing sustainability, competitiveness and geopolitics in critical mineral supply chains

Journal article / This article examines how European firms navigate the synergies and trade-offs in critical mineral supply chains.

24 October 2025 / About Climate policy, Renewables and Supply chains

Aerial drone view of a container ship navigating beneath two trucks crossing a suspension bridge.

Air pollutants emissions methodology for the logistics sector

Other publication / The 2025 methodology enables logistics companies to quantify air pollutant emissions across all major modes of transportation.

23 October 2025 / About Business, Short lived climate pollutants and Supply chains

A large industrial complex in yellow and tan sprawls on a hill of dry grass and scrub, with white plumes of steam and electricity lines and two electrical towers above under a blue sky with white clouds.

Green industrial policy: challenges and opportunities for a globally inclusive and fair energy transition

SEI report / This report provides an overview of green industrial policies, outlines potential benefits and challenges for partner countries and provides supporting options.

23 October 2025 / About Climate policy, Innovation, Renewables and Supply chains

Woman in Swedish store with empty shelves.

New research environment KRAFT strengthens Sweden’s supply preparedness

Feature / KRAFT is launching to enhance Sweden’s capacity to handle security threats and climate-related disruptions.

20 October 2025 / About Adaptation, Disaster risk, Geopolitics and Supply chains

Data for “International reliance on Brazil’s water through soy and beef supply chains”

Journal article / The Supplemental Data for the publication entitled "International reliance of Brazil's water through soy and beef supply chains" are available for download.

17 October 2025 / About Food and agriculture, Supply chains and Water resources

Aerial view of a farmer standing in a dry, ruined cornfield with sparse, withered stalks.

Critical intervention points for European adaptation to cascading climate change impacts

Journal article / Identifying where EU adaptation can reduce systemic climate risks using stakeholder-informed network analysis from the CASCADES project.

15 October 2025 / About Climate policy, Disaster risk, Food and agriculture and Supply chains

Estimation of cascading hydroclimatic hazard impacts on supply systems and associated economic shocks

Journal article / This article examines damages on Swedish supply systems and economy caused by hydroclimatic hazards, particularly floods, droughts and heatwaves.

26 September 2025 / About Disaster risk, Mitigation and Supply chains

Panel of five speakers addressing an audience at a climate-related event during New York Climate Week, with participants seated and listening attentively.

Industry decarbonization in focus: the LeadIT view from New York

Feature / Every year, Climate Week in New York unites key stakeholders from government, business and civil society, all committed to tackle the climate crisis.

26 September 2025 / About Climate policy, Finance, Fossil fuels, Geopolitics, Innovation and Supply chains

Trase: “It is essential to combine perspectives to limit deforestation”

Perspective / To effectively monitor deforestation, policymakers must combine territorial and supply chain metrics that reflect both past impacts and future risks.

25 September 2025 / About Public policy, Supply chains and Sustainable lifestyles