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What is Net-Zero Targets

Chapter 4
Government Impact on Sustainable and Responsible Supply Chain Management
Net-zero targets are the high-level ambitious goals set by industries, organizations, and governments to balance their greenhouse gas emissions such as CO 2 by removing or offsetting the equivalent amount of emissions from the atmosphere. Entities working towards net-zero targets apply a combination of emission reduction strategies and carbon offset projects to achieve overall carbon neutrality.
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Government Engagement in Green Supply Chain Management of Food and Beverage Companies
Muhammad Salman Asif (Western Sydney University, Australia), Henry Lau (Western Sydney University, Australia), Dilupa Nakandala (Western Sydney University, Australia), and Hilal Hurriyet (Western Sydney University, Australia)
Copyright: © 2023 |Pages: 26
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-9062-4.ch004
Abstract
This case study-based chapter investigates the influence of government regulations on the green supply chain management practices of five renowned companies which are classified in group A by Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP): Ajinomoto Group, Asahi Group, Coca-Cola Company, Barry Callebaut, and Danone. Considering their commitment to sustainability and presence in the high-impact sector of food and beverages, this chapter analyzes the impact of government interventions on these companies' supply chains. Their CDP responses, sustainability reports, and relevant literature were qualitatively analyzed using the cross-case analysis method to investigate collaborative strategies enabling low-carbon transitions in these companies. Based on the analysis, environmental sustainability dimensions were devised that demand substantial engagement with governments and regulatory authorities. Implications of the study are manifold as it not only provides recommendations for effective government-industry partnerships in the food sector but also provides the basis for further research in this area.
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