Countering Pollution Outsourcing: Promoting Global Supply Chain Accountability for Environmental Equity

The global supply chain is a vast and complex network that connects diverse markets, yet it also distributes environmental burdens unevenly across the globe. In developing regions like Africa, India and Asia, the “outsourcing of pollution” and waste due to lax environmental regulations poses severe challenges. This article posits that enhancing transparency and accountability within these supply chains is essential to address these disparities and incentivize positive environmental changes.