While the role of governments and diplomats in advancing international sustainability guideposts like the Paris Climate Accord is essential, it may well be investors in publicly traded companies that ultimately swing the biggest stick. In fact, investor pressures have risen 25% in the past five years, according to the 2024 State of Supply Chain Sustainability report discussed in this issue's first story, and they may be the ones that ultimately hold companies to account—especially when it comes to the complexities of Scope 3 emissions. Read on to learn more.

 — Keith Larson, Market Leader