Supply Chains and Climate Change

The video discusses the critical role of supply chains in climate change, highlighting that over half of society's carbon footprint is due to supply chains. It emphasizes the need for innovative solutions and the transformation of entrenched industrial systems. Canopy's efforts in protecting forests and transforming supply chains are showcased, along with the importance of industry collaboration. Success stories like Renewcell demonstrate the potential for sustainable change, urging a shift from carbon-intensive practices to more sustainable alternatives.

What is the primary reason supply chains are crucial for climate stabilization?

• They contribute significantly to society's carbon footprint.

• They are the main source of employment.

• They are the largest consumers of water.

• They are the most profitable industry.

What is a major barrier for innovative solutions in supply chains?

• Lack of raw materials.

• Inability to secure necessary financing and markets.

• Excessive government regulations.

• High labor costs.

What is Canopy's primary focus in transforming supply chains?

• Expanding the fossil fuel industry.

• Developing new packaging materials.

• Protecting ancient and endangered forests.

• Increasing the use of fossil fuels.

Why do companies collaborate in a pre-competitive space?

• To reduce competition.

• To transform supply chains collectively.

• To avoid government regulations.

• To increase their market share.

What is the strategy called that Canopy uses to transform supply chains?

• Revolution: A new era.

• Survival: A pulp thriller.

• Transformation: A new beginning.

• Innovation: A new dawn.

What is a key feature of the world's first Next Gen mill?

• It produces more carbon emissions.

• It uses old jeans and T-shirts as raw materials.

• It relies on cutting new forests.

• It uses more water than traditional mills.

What is the environmental benefit of the Next Gen mill compared to conventional mills?

• It uses more energy.

• It produces more waste.

• It requires more raw materials.

• It uses 90% less water and emits less carbon.

What is the ultimate goal for transforming supply chains according to the speaker?

• To reduce employment.

• To increase profits.

• To operate within the planet's natural limits.

• To expand industrial systems.

What is the impact of the collaboration among companies on supply chains?

• It creates a strong market pull for sustainable alternatives.

• It slows down the transformation process.

• It reduces the number of suppliers.

• It increases competition among companies.

What does the speaker suggest about carbon-intensive supply chains?

• They should be left in the 20th century.

• They are essential for economic growth.

• They are the most sustainable option.

• They are the future of industrial systems.