Closing the Gap on Clean Energy Supply-Chain Sustainability

The global transition to clean energy is accelerating, but it’s facing significant supply chain challenges. To help the industry address these issues, DP World and Canary Media have released Closing the Gap on Clean Energy Supply-Chain Sustainability, a comprehensive, survey-driven report that explores the critical role of sustainability, resilience, and efficiency in clean energy supply chains.

Based on insights from climate and clean-tech professionals, this report uncovers the key barriers and opportunities in building sustainable supply chains for the clean energy sector. The findings reveal that as demand for clean energy technologies rises, the industry must overcome infrastructure gaps, explore the benefits of onshoring, and leverage data to drive meaningful progress.

Key Insights from the Report

Supply Chain Sustainability is Top of Mind: 85% of surveyed professionals prioritize sustainability in their supply chains, driven by consumer demand, investor pressure, and C-suite focus on ESG metrics.

Regulatory Forces at Play: U.S. regulations like Scope 3 emissions reporting and the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive are pushing companies to enhance their supply chain sustainability efforts.

Building Resilient Supply Chains: Onshoring and diversifying suppliers are seen as critical strategies to strengthen supply chain resilience, but keeping up with demand remains a top concern.

Willingness to Pay for Sustainability: 61% of respondents are either paying or willing to pay a premium for suppliers that meet or exceed ESG requirements.