Why Sustainability Is the Smartest Investment in an Uncertain Trade Landscape

May 01, 2025 11:00 PM AEST | By 3BL

Google News:

Why Sustainability Is the Smartest Investment in an Uncertain Trade Landscape — Image source: Kalkine Media

Recent News

Subaru Releases Seventh Annual Corporate Impact Report

Putting Job Skills to Work for the Greater Good

Iranians open to uranium enrichment limits - Reuters

Barclays sees Tesla Q2 deliveries at 375,000, below consensus

Despite today’s shifting geopolitical and economic landscape, the case for investing in supply chain sustainability remains stronger than ever, according to a recent article published in Supply and Demand Chain Executive.

In her article, “The Business Case for Sustainability Despite Global Uncertainty,” Sarah Mouriño, head of sustainability for DP World Americas, makes a compelling argument that sustainability is not a luxury but a necessity for companies aiming to build efficient, safe, and resilient operations.

“Uncertainty might drive decision making, but it does not change the facts: companies that invest in sustainability will continue to see benefits such as improved efficiency, creation of business value, and market access growth,” Mouriño writes.

Citing the Trade in Transition report by Economist Impact and DP World, the article highlights how global companies are pivoting toward non-aligned trade partners to enhance resiliency. In this context, sustainability becomes a strategic imperative, not just an environmental one. Companies that invest in workforce development, women’s participation, and social well-being are also contributing to long-term business competitiveness.

Mouriño emphasizes the financial risks of ignoring sustainability. Climate-related supply chain disruptions could cost the global economy up to $24.7 trillion by 2060. Meanwhile, companies that act now can reduce operational risks, stabilize energy costs by investing in renewables, and improve customer trust and brand value.

“Sustainability is a basket of diverse disciplines, most of which cannot be packaged into a commercial offering,” she states, calling for a broader view beyond carbon metrics.

Ultimately, the article challenges businesses to move beyond short-term uncertainty and instead view sustainability as a core strategy to drive innovation, protect against risk, and secure long-term profitability. Integrating sustainability across all business functions will not only support resilience, but position companies to thrive in an increasingly complex global trade environment.

Read the full article here: The Business Case for Sustainability Despite Global Uncertainty

Disclaimer

The content, including but not limited to any articles, news, quotes, information, data, text, reports, ratings, opinions, images, photos, graphics, graphs, charts, animations and video (Content) is a service of Kalkine Media Pty Ltd (“Kalkine Media, we or us”), ACN 629 651 672 and is available for personal and non-commercial use only. The principal purpose of the Content is to educate and inform. The Content does not contain or imply any recommendation or opinion intended to influence your financial decisions and must not be relied upon by you as such. Some of the Content on this website may be sponsored/non-sponsored, as applicable, but is NOT a solicitation or recommendation to buy, sell or hold the stocks of the company(s) or engage in any investment activity under discussion. Kalkine Media is neither licensed nor qualified to provide investment advice through this platform. Users should make their own enquiries about any investments and Kalkine Media strongly suggests the users to seek advice from a financial adviser, stockbroker or other professional (including taxation and legal advice), as necessary.
The content published on Kalkine Media also includes feeds sourced from third-party providers. Kalkine does not assert any ownership rights over the content provided by these third-party sources. The inclusion of such feeds on the Website is for informational purposes only. Kalkine does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the content obtained from third-party feeds. Furthermore, Kalkine Media shall not be held liable for any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the content obtained from third-party feeds, nor for any damages or losses arising from the use of such content.
Kalkine Media hereby disclaims any and all the liabilities to any user for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental or other consequential damages arising from any use of the Content on this website, which is provided without warranties. The views expressed in the Content by the guests, if any, are their own and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of Kalkine Media. Some of the images/music that may be used on this website are copyrighted to their respective owner(s). Kalkine Media does not claim ownership of any of the pictures displayed/music used on this website unless stated otherwise. The images/music that may be used on this website are taken from various sources on the internet, including paid subscriptions or are believed to be in public domain. We have made reasonable efforts to accredit the source wherever it was indicated as or found to be necessary.
This disclaimer is subject to change without notice. Users are advised to review this disclaimer periodically for any updates or modifications.