Many companies are committing to lowering their carbon footprints but first need to find the resources to do so. The addition of more than a dozen green-steel factories in Europe by 2030 still may not be enough to meet demand of up to 50 million metric tons per year to meet EU emissions reduction targets. The output of materials such as recycled aluminum and plastic may also struggle to keep up with resource demands.
To read the article, see “It’s not easy buying green: How to win at sustainable sourcing,” February 25, 2022.