Greening Asia’s supply chains

Shawn Chen

IN A world where consumers have got used to a global marketplace where goods can be ordered from thousands of miles away, supply chains have proven themselves vital to the economy. Favourable factors such as technological advancements and continuous improvement to provide the latest facilities have made Southeast Asia an attractive location for logistics-intensive industries such as manufacturing, but also create substantial environmental burden in the region. 

On that note, while consumers enjoy the convenience of having everything from groceries to clothes delivered to their door, they are increasingly expressing a preference for companies that are transparent about their environmental impact. With as much as 80 per cent of the world’s total carbon emissions produced from global supply chains, it’s clear that companies will need to move towards greening their networks to keep up with evolving consumer needs.