The ESG Imperative: Risk Strategies for UK Firms in Uncertain Times

April 25, 2025 EcoVadis EN

Is Your Supply Chain Ready for a Hyper-Risk World?
From post-Brexit shocks and soaring tariffs to ESG regulations and climate disruption, UK firms are navigating unprecedented volatility. But most remain underprepared.

This whitepaper breaks down four major risk megatrends redefining procurement for UK organisations in 2025 and beyond – and why ESG visibility is critical to staying ahead. Learn how leaders are using supply chain sustainability intelligence to reduce risk, reinforce due diligence, and drive long-term resilience.

Inside, you'll learn:

What’s driving the UK’s escalating “hyper-risk” environment.
Why ESG intelligence is a strategic must-have for UK supply chains.
How EcoVadis solutions help transform procurement into a growth engine.

About the Author

EcoVadis is a purpose-driven company dedicated to embedding sustainability intelligence into every business decision worldwide. We offer a full range of solutions including IQ-Plus Risk & Compliance Management, EcoVadis Ratings, and Carbon Action Module for Scope 3 Decarbonization. Key features like 360/Live News Monitoring, Academy E-learning and Corrective action plans help companies comply with ESG regulations, reduce GHG emissions, and improve the sustainability performance of their business and value chain across 250 industries in 185 countries.
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