There’s a cost to making supply chains sustainable — but there are big opportunities for profit as well.
Just ask any of the numerous venture capital firms that have sprung up in recent years to support startups dedicated to creating “green” supply chains and address the threat of climate change.
A particular area of focus for investors today is the so-called circular economy — a system designed to generate zero waste in production and distribution, and dedicated to the recycling and regeneration of materials.