SCIENCE AT TSC

Why Science Matters To TSC

Science plays a critical role in advancing sustainability by providing the tools and measurement standard needed to understand and address complex sustainability challenges. TSC’s focus on science-based solutions is an important contribution to the broader effort to create a more sustainable planet. TSC applies science to sustainability challenges by using rigorous methods to measure and evaluate the environmental and social impacts of products and their associated supply chains.

As a university-based organization, we are free from outside influences. TSC brings together stakeholders from academia, government, NGOs, and the private sector to develop science-based tools and resources that promote sustainability across the entire product supply chain.

The application of science to sustainability challenges involves using rigorous methods to measure and evaluate the environmental and social impacts of products and their associated supply chains.

TSC’s approach to science for sustainability is grounded in transparency, university-based methodology and research, and collaboration. TSC works to build stakeholder-based feedback around metrics and standards for measuring and evaluating supply chain sustainability performance, and to develop tools and resources that enable companies to incorporate sustainability into their business strategies. TSC also engages in research and analysis to identify emerging sustainability trends.

TSC Methodology and Research Background

Why Does Science Matter In Sustainable Supply Chains?

Measuring and Monitoring Impacts:

Science provides a rigorous framework for measuring and monitoring the environmental and social impacts of products and their supply chains.

Identifying Sustainable Solutions:

Science can help identify innovative and sustainable solutions to complex sustainability challenges.

Building Trust:

Science-based methodology can build trust among stakeholders, including consumers, investors, and regulators.

Informing Decision-Making:

Science-based data and analysis can inform decision-making across the entire supply chain, from product design and sourcing to manufacturing and distribution. This can help companies prioritize sustainability initiatives, allocate resources effectively, and reduce risks associated with sustainability issues.

Promoting Collaboration:

Pre-competitive, science-based sustainability initiatives can foster collaboration among stakeholders from different sectors, including academia, government, NGOs, and the private sector.