SCIENCE AT TSC
Why Science Matters To TSC
Science is essential to turning sustainability goals into measurable business outcomes. Based at Arizona State University, The Sustainability Consortium helps companies apply rigorous, science-based methods to address environmental and social impacts across products and supply chains enabling smarter decisions, stronger performance, and credible reporting.
As a university-based organization, TSC provides an independent, trusted platform that brings together business, academia, NGOs, and government to develop practical tools, metrics, and insights that drive scalable sustainability progress. Through transparent methodologies, stakeholder collaboration, and research on emerging trends, TSC helps companies embed sustainability into core business strategy and value chain operations.
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.
