Resilient Supply Chain Inside the Future of Sustainable Supply Chains: AI, Scope 3, and the Power of Supplier Data
In this week’s episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain Podcast, I’m joined by Jamie Barsimantov, VP of Supply Chain Strategy at Sphera, to explore what it really means to build a sustainable, resilient, and data-driven supply chain in 2025.
Jamie brings a fascinating perspective, from his early days as an environmental researcher to founding SupplyShift and now helping global enterprises at Sphera manage sustainability and operational risk at scale. We discuss why sustainability isn’t a finish line but a continuous journey - one where information, not intention, is the true currency.
Jamie explains why chasing total transparency can backfire, how companies can avoid “death by analysis,” and why the smartest supply chain leaders are using software and AI to turn supplier data into meaningful action. We unpack the major shifts driving this new era - from EU regulations like the Deforestation Regulation and CBAM, to the rise of supplier diversification, and the growing demand for product carbon footprinting.
We also talk about how political polarisation, tariff uncertainty, and global supply disruptions are reshaping corporate priorities, and why aligning sustainability with core business goals is no longer optional, it’s existential.
If you’re looking to understand how to cut through the noise, engage suppliers effectively, and build a future-proof supply chain grounded in credible data and climate impact, this conversation is one you won’t want to miss.
🎧 Listen now and discover how to move from analysis to action, and from risk to resilience.
Keywords: sustainable supply chain, Scope 3 emissions, ESG software, supplier engagement, AI in sustainability, EU deforestation regulation, supply chain transparency, product carbon footprinting, business resilience.
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