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This research paper examines the intersection of global supply chain governance, digitalization, and environmental sustainability, emphasizing the need for international cooperation and the integration of decent work into green transitions.

This research paper evaluates the effectiveness of market-based governance in the soy-meat value chain, arguing that current supply chain initiatives are fragmented and fail to address systemic drivers of environmental impact. The authors advocate for a shift toward network governance to improve coordination and trust between global actors.

This case study by the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) examines the challenges of implementing sustainable palm oil production along a commodity chain stretching from Riau Province, Indonesia, to the European Union. Based on 20 semi-structured interviews and 3 focus group discussions, the study evaluates why voluntary private-sector initiatives, such as 'No Deforestation, No Peat, No Exploitation' (NDPE) policies, have seen limited success in improving sustainability or increasing the market share of sustainable commodities.