1. Supplier-led: In some low-carbon supply chains, suppliers may be leaders with professional knowledge and experience in green technology and environmental protection practices. Suppliers can provide sustainable purchasing suggestions, environmentally-friendly products and energy-saving and emission-reduction solutions. Suppliers can provide environmental protection suggestions at the product design stage and work closely with manufacturers to achieve sustainable production.
2. Manufacturer-led: In some low-carbon supply chains, manufacturers may be leaders, who occupy a dominant position in the whole supply chain and promote low-carbon change. Manufacturers can set low-carbon targets and ensure that all suppliers and partners comply with relevant environmental standards and emission reduction requirements. Manufacturers can lead carbon footprint measurement, energy management and emission reduction measures in the supply chain, and encourage suppliers to adopt more environmentally friendly materials and processes.
Whether it is a supplier or a manufacturer, it is important to cooperate and coordinate between them. Leaders should work closely with all parties in the supply chain to formulate and implement a low-carbon strategy to ensure that the whole supply chain moves towards the goal of sustainable development.