Companies face mounting pressure to build sustainable supply chains amid sweeping new regulations, ESG expectations, and Net Zero goals. Deloitte outlines five key steps: assess risks and opportunities, set goals and strategies, engage stakeholders, implement robust systems, and monitor supplier compliance. With legislation like the CSRD and CSDDD introducing strict transparency and emissions requirements, companies must prioritize supply chain sustainability. This involves redesigning procurement, integrating circular economy principles, improving supplier engagement, and leveraging digital tools. The path forward requires strategic planning, supplier collaboration, and investment in transparency to balance business performance with environmental and social responsibility.

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