ESG Transparency in Global Supply Chains

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Research Article | Volume 3 Issue 3 (July - September, 2025) | Pages 1 - 4

Catherine L. Webb

Aamir Hussain

Lin Wei

Department of Sustainability & Governance, University of Oxford, United Kingdom

School of Global Logistics & Public Policy, Indian Institute of Business Research, India

Faculty of International Trade & Environmental Governance, Tsinghua University, China

Abstract

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) transparency has emerged as a strategic imperative for multinational supply chains, driven by regulatory mandates, consumer expectations, and investor reporting frameworks. Yet, global supply chains are complex, multi-tiered, and geographically fragmented, creating opacity in sustainability reporting. This study examines challenges in implementing ESG transparency, evaluates global frameworks including GRI, CSRD, and ISO 26000, and analyzes how digital tools such as blockchain, IoT, and lifecycle analytics enhance traceability. Using hypothetical comparative datasets from supply chains in India, China, Europe, and Africa, the findings illustrate gaps between reported ESG compliance and actual on-ground practices. The paper proposes a Global ESG Transparency Integration Model to standardize reporting across countries.

Keywords

ESG Compliance

Supply Chain Transparency

Sustainability Reporting

Global Trade

Corporate Governance

Ethical Procurement

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