Exploring the Green Supply Chain

Exploring the

Green Supply Chain

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Introduction..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……..3 Green initiatives are central to organizations' overall business objectives ……………………………..4 Organizations have implemented the green supply chain both internally and externally for myriad uses…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….6 Prioritization and cost/budget constraints are daunting barriers to implementing a green supply chain model ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..7 The environmental factor of the green supply chain is very important to organizations ….…….8 Organizations believe that reducing the environmental impacts related to the IT asset lifecycle is the single most important benefit of a green supply chain.…………….……………………………...……9 Conclusion…………….……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...10

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Introduction

Whether or not you’re personally feeling the effects of global warming in your daily life, it’s clear that our planet is facing some grave issues. Resources are becoming scarce, areas that were once wooded now have fallen victim to deforestation, animal species are disappearing at an alarming rate as their native habitats are destroyed, air and water quality is questionable and the overall temperature of our planet is soaring at an astounding rate -- negatively impacting people, places and things. We are in the midst of a climate crisis. Individuals are increasingly becoming not only aware of environmental concerns, but they are also becoming active participants in saving the planet. Individuals are taking large and small steps to minimize their carbon footprint, like driving more efficient cars, using earth-friendly products or shutting off lights when they are not needed. And increasingly, consumers are identifying and choosing to do business with companies of all types that are ecologically aware and environmentally friendly. Going green is no longer simply a...