Sustainable Supply Chain

Navigate the evolving landscape of sustainable supply chain management with expert insights on decarbonization, circular practices, and resilient operations. Discover how AI, blockchain, and IoT are enabling transparent, sustainable supply networks. Learn from real-world case studies and implementation strategies for building environmentally responsible supply chains that drive both sustainability and profitability.

Planetary Intelligence Revolution: Making Earth Systems Your Competitive Advantage - 10 Big Ideas to Transform Supply Chains for a Regenerative Future with Sheri Hinish

Planetary Intelligence for Supply Chains: How Earth Systems Data Transforms Risk into Regenerative Opportunity 

by Categories Podcasts, Sustainable Supply Chain

The Hidden Dependencies Threatening Your Supply Chain Your supply chain depends on natural systems you cannot see, cannot measure, and probably are not monitoring—until they fail. Water scarcity shuts down agricultural suppliers. Soil degradation collapses yields. Biodiversity loss removes pollinators. Energy volatility disrupts production. Climate extremes cascade through global networks. According to the World Economic … Read more

The 7 Shifts: How AI-Powered Manufacturing Becomes a Force for Planetary Restoration

by Categories Sustainability and ESG Innovation, Sustainable Supply Chain

Manufacturing stands at an inflection point. While most companies focus on making production “less bad,” visionary manufacturers are discovering how artificial intelligence can transform factories into regenerative systems that actively restore ecosystems, generate resources, and heal communities. Beyond Sustainability: The Regenerative Manufacturing Revolution The manufacturing sector has spent decades trying to minimize its environmental footprint. … Read more

Regenerative Sourcing: Five Shifts Transforming Supply Chains from Harm Reduction to Ecosystem Restoration

by Categories Sustainability and ESG Innovation, Sustainable Supply Chain

The Regenerative Sourcing Revolution: Five Shifts Transforming Supply Chains from Harm Reduction to Ecosystem Restoration By Sheri Hinish, Supply Chain Queen Procurement stands at an inflection point. While most companies focus on “doing less harm” through sustainable sourcing, visionary organizations are discovering how regenerative practices can transform supply chains into forces for planetary healing—rebuilding soil … Read more

Sheri Hinish with Patagonia CSCO Todd Seller at Manifest 2025

Sustainable Supply Chains: Where Business, Communities, and Impact Converge

by Categories Sustainable Supply Chain

Sustainable Supply Chains: Where Business, Community, and Environmental Impact Converge The future of business isn’t just about profit margins—it’s about creating systems where people, planet, and prosperity thrive together. Beyond Carbon Tracking: The True Power of Sustainable Supply Chains I’ve spent my career witnessing how business can be an incredible force for positive change. What … Read more

Will We Continue to Burn? LA Fires Signal Urban Climate Crisis Tipping Point

by Categories Sustainable Development, Sustainable Supply Chain

Will We Continue to Burn? LA Fires Signal Urban Climate Crisis Tipping Point The devastating Los Angeles fires represent a watershed moment in urban climate adaptation. These aren’t typical California wildfires – they’re urban conflagrations driven by hurricane-force Santa Ana winds, transforming our understanding of climate risk in cities. The New Urban Fire Reality Sustainability … Read more

Building Climate-Resilient Supply Chains: Implementation Checklist

by Categories Sustainable Supply Chain

Building Climate-Resilient Supply Chains: Implementation Checklist By Supply Chain Queen About This Checklist This implementation guide provides practical steps for building climate resilience into your supply chain operations. Based on real-world experience and proven methodologies, it offers actionable insights for immediate deployment in light of the LA fires.  Assessment Phase Implementation Map Facilities & Climate … Read more

The Convergence of Our Crises: The Debt We Carry and Call for Climate Justice

by Categories Leadership in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Sustainable Supply Chain

The Convergence of Our Crises: A Call for Climate Justice The Awakening Today on January 20, 2025, we celebrate the life and contribution of Martin Luther King Jr. as we gather at the intersection of multiple emergencies. The thermometers of our planet and justice are rising in unison. As a result, they tell us a … Read more

MLK’s Dream Reimagined: Where Civil Rights Meet Climate Justice and Sustainability

by Categories Sustainable Supply Chain

MLK’s Dream Reimagined: Where Civil Rights Meet Climate Justice and Sustainability As we commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2025, we recognize how the civil rights leader’s vision for justice extends to today’s critical intersection of climate action, gender equity, and racial justice. The environmental justice movement, born from the same soil as the civil … Read more

Futuristic supply chain visualization with interconnected technological elements, featuring AI, blockchain, and sustainability symbols in vibrant pink and white against a sleek black background, showcasing digital transformation

10 Sustainable Supply Chain Technology Trends Transforming Business in 2025

by Categories Sustainable Supply Chain

10 Sustainable Supply Chain Technology Trends Transforming Business in 2025 Meta Description: Discover how AI, blockchain, and other emerging technologies are revolutionizing sustainable supply chain management in 2025. Learn about key innovations driving environmental, social,  and business value. Reading time: 8 minutes In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, sustainable supply chains are more important than … Read more

AI and Sustainability: Transforming Supply Chains in 2025 [Future of Jobs Report]

by Categories Sustainability and ESG Innovation, Sustainable Supply Chain

The New Frontier of Work: Where Sustainability Meets Supply Chain Innovation The numbers are staggering: 170 million new jobs created, 92 million displaced by 2030. The Future of Jobs Report 2025 reveals that 22% of current jobs will transform within just seven years. This isn’t merely change – it’s a fundamental reimagining of how value … Read more

Smart Talks with Malcolm Gladwell + Sheri Hinish: The Future of Supply Chain, Building Sustainable and Transparent Businesses

Smart Talks: Malcolm Gladwell and Sheri Hinish on Building Tomorrow’s Sustainable Supply Chains

by Categories Podcasts, Sustainable Supply Chain

Smart Talks: Malcolm Gladwell and Sheri Hinish on Building Tomorrow’s Sustainable Supply Chains The Future of Supply Chain: A Landmark Conversation on Sustainability and Transparency In an exclusive episode of Smart Talks with IBM, I engaged in a thought-provoking discussion with bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell and Cautionary Tales host Tim Harford about the critical evolution … Read more

Sheri Hinish WRI Podcast Series on Sustainable Supply Chain Transformation

Supply Chain Sustainability: Sheri Hinish on World Resources Institute Series

by Categories Podcasts, Sustainable Supply Chain

Transforming Supply Chains: EY’s Sheri Hinish Featured in WRI’s Global Leadership Series As EY’s Global Sustainability Consulting, Tech + Ecosystems Leader and Global Sustainable Supply Chain Leader, I recently shared insights in World Resources Institute’s groundbreaking podcast series “Voices of Supply Chains.” This CREST Initiative explores the critical intersection of sustainability, technology, and human-centered supply … Read more

The Sustainable Supply Chain: Learning from Nature’s Mycelium Network

by Categories Circular Economy, Sustainability, Sustainable Supply Chain

The Sustainable Supply Chain: Learning from Nature’s Mycelium Network Deep beneath our feet lies nature’s most efficient supply chain network—the mycelium network. This fascinating underground system of fungal threads demonstrates how nature perfects sustainable resource management, offering valuable lessons for modern supply chain innovation. How Mycelium Networks Transform Supply Chain Thinking Nature’s mycelium networks showcase … Read more

Beyond Blame: Building Climate-Resilient Supply Chains for Tomorrow

by Categories Sustainability, Sustainable Supply Chain

Beyond Blame: Building Climate-Resilient Supply Chains for Tomorrow In the heart of rural communities, there’s an age-old saying: “The farmer that blames the poor tractor.” This simple phrase carries profound wisdom for today’s supply chain leaders as we face unprecedented climate challenges. Just as a farmer must adapt to changing weather patterns rather than blame … Read more

women in supply chain, diversity in supply chain leadership

The Rising Influence of Women in Supply Chain: Zero 100 Podcast Collaboration

by Categories Leadership in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Podcasts, Sustainable Supply Chain

The landscape of supply chain leadership is undergoing a profound transformation, with women increasingly taking the helm with influence in reshaping the industry’s future. In a recent enlightening discussion on Zero100’s podcast, three pioneering women in supply chain shared their experiences and visions for the future. Leadership That Breaks Boundaries The conversation brought together an … Read more