WRUN and Climate Change Network Meeting: Exploring the environmental impacts of supply chains Joint meeting of the YESI WRUN and Climate Change Networks

Event details

Whilst globalisation has been a key variable in driving economic growth and rising living standards, the development of global supply chains has had a detrimental impact on the environment. Poorly managed supply chains have led to large amounts of waste, emission of hazardous substances and greenhouse gases, deforestation and long-term damage to ecosystems.

The workshop will begin with an introduction to York’s new WasteShed Network and a discussion about a potential plastics network at York. YESI’s Climate and WRUN Network members will then hear from experts at York about their research into the impacts of supply chains and sustainable management methods. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions and discuss the research over a networking lunch.

This topic is highly relevant to both YESI’s climate change and waste networks, so this workshop will be a joint event, allowing our network members to explore potential cross-collaborations. If you are not a member please do still come along! If you would like to join our networks click here

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