This three-part series, 'Sustainable ESG-oriented supply chains: a strategic imperative for modern business', covers the relationship between supply chains and society and the environment, the impact of promoting sustainable supply chains on companies and how to develop action plans to promote them.

This second article examines the various factors behind the trend of companies implementing sustainability and ESG in their supply chains from three perspectives: academic, business and citizen. It also addresses the benefits, opportunities and risks of inaction that motivate companies to promote sustainability in their supply chains.

Sustainable ESG-oriented supply chains: a strategic imperative for modern business.
[Part 2] What are the main drivers from the three perspectives of academia, business and citizens?
https://aiesg.co.jp/report/240816_supply-chain2/

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