Two-Thirds of Supply Chain Leaders Actively Pursuing Sustainability Amid Economic Pressures
Event summary
- 66% of supply chain leaders are actively working to reduce their supply chain’s environmental impact, per Blue Yonder’s 2026 report.
- 47% of large enterprises have created dedicated sustainability teams, though only 12% list sustainability among their top three strategic priorities.
- Only 20% of supply chain leaders are confident in achieving their sustainability objectives.
- Blue Yonder released updates to its sustainability solutions, including a Logistics Emission Calculator and Sustainable Supply Chain Manager integrations.
The big picture
Supply chain sustainability is shifting from a standalone initiative to a strategic, cross-functional priority. While economic pressures have temporarily deprioritized sustainability, the creation of dedicated teams and integration of sustainability metrics into operational planning signal long-term commitment. Blue Yonder’s updates to its sustainability solutions reflect the growing need for data-driven decision-making in this space.
What we're watching
- Operational Integration
- How supply chain leaders will balance sustainability goals with immediate economic challenges like inflation and labor costs.
- AI Adoption
- Whether AI will increasingly be leveraged for sustainability outcomes beyond operational efficiency.
- Regulatory Pressure
- The pace at which sustainability targets will need to be adjusted to meet evolving environmental regulations.