Avetta Report: Integrated Risk Strategies Cut Workplace Fatalities by 97%
Event summary
- Avetta's 2026 Insights and Impact Report found that integrating supply chain risk management capabilities reduces workplace fatalities by up to 97%
- The report introduces the global severe injury rate (GSIR) as a standardized metric for cross-regional safety comparisons
- Avetta is incorporating the new ASTM E2920-26 standard into its platform to support broader adoption
- AI is identified as a force multiplier when integrated into coordinated risk management systems
The big picture
The findings underscore a growing industry shift toward holistic risk management as supply chains become more complex and distributed. The introduction of standardized metrics like GSIR and ASTM E2920-26 suggests increasing regulatory pressure for consistent safety reporting across international operations. Avetta's position as a key participant in these developments reinforces its role as a market leader in supply chain risk intelligence.
What we're watching
- Adoption Pace
- How quickly organizations will transition from siloed to integrated risk management approaches
- Standardization Impact
- Whether the ASTM E2920-26 standard will achieve meaningful global adoption
- AI Effectiveness
- The extent to which AI can enhance coordinated risk management systems in practice