--- title: Sustainable Supply Chain Management Solutions for Shipping description: Let Achilles shoulder the burden of your wider supply chain obligations to meet regional and national due diligence legislation --- [![Achilles-Logo-Dark-tag-sml](https://pages.achilles.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Achilles-Logo-Dark-tag-sml.png?width=311&height=100&name=Achilles-Logo-Dark-tag-sml.png "Achilles-Logo-Dark-tag-sml")](https://www.achilles.com) - [Get in touch](https://www.achilles.com/contact-us) English - [Norsk](https://pages.achilles.com/no/shipping) - [English](https://pages.achilles.com/shipping) # Sustainable Supply Chain Management Solutions for Shipping At a time when the global shipping industry is focusing on the IMO’s goals and regulations including ambitious GHG emissions reductions goals, let Achilles shoulder the burden of your wider supply chain obligations to meet regional and national due diligence legislation. [Book a Free Consultation](https://pages.achilles.com/shipping#section-8) ###### The Challenge ## Where to start? Taking on Scope 3 emissions requires monitoring indirect emissions throughout an extensive value chain. Stringent European supply chain regulations necessitate accurate data, often requiring substantial investments in both time and resources. Ensuring transparency in shipping remains an ongoing struggle, especially within the expansive global supply network. It's imperative to validate supplier qualifications, compliance, and dependability to enhance operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability. So how do you as company tackle these obstacles, and where to start? ![iStock-1214889162](https://pages.achilles.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-1214889162.jpg?width=1422&height=800&name=iStock-1214889162.jpg "iStock-1214889162") ###### What we do ## Supply chain solutions With more than three decades of expertise, we deliver comprehensive supply chain solutions that enable compliance with ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) regulations, carbon reduction initiatives, and supplier due diligence. Our services align with stakeholder expectations and we assist businesses in reaching their ambitious ethical and sustainability goals. #### Prequalified Supplier Network Access a rigorously validated database of pre-qualified shipping industry suppliers meeting local and international ESG and procurement regulations. #### Supplier Due Diligence Rigorous assessment and validation of your supply chain to ensure your suppliers meet your standards and ensure you are compliant with the regulations relevant to your operations. #### Carbon Reduction Effectively measure, manage and reduce your carbon footprint with the world’s only ISO14064-1 Carbon Management Scheme. #### Statement of Assurance Clearly demonstrate your performance against ESG KPIs and Sustainability Performance Targets (SPTs) to lenders and other stakeholder groups. Manage and report scope 3 shipping emissions with confidence With the only UK and Europe accredited ISO14064-1 Certification Scheme to measure, manage and reduce your carbon footprint.  [Learn More](https://pages.achilles.com/carbon-reduce-scheme?hsLang=en) ## European legislation It is easy to feel overwhelmed by this new era of ESG supply chain regulation. New regulations are emerging across the globe, and it can be difficult to keep up. Download our comprehensive guides to Lieferkettengesetz and EU CSDDD,  and key steps to ensure you are compliant. [EU CSDDD](https://www.achilles.com/industry-insights/an-introduction-to-the-corporate-sustainability-due-diligence-directive-csddd/) [Lieferkettengesetz](https://www.achilles.com/industry-insights/the-ultimate-guide-to-lieferkettengesetz-everything-you-need-to-know/) [Åpenhetsloven](https://www.achilles.com/industry-insights/the-ultimate-guide-to-the-norwegian-transparency-act/) ![Untitled design (11)](https://pages.achilles.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(11).png) > The true fact today is that all leading shipping player have different KYC and ESG report needs which forces there several thousand suppliers to go through the agony of manual providing required information, all of which would be made so much easier if a common platform matching agreed standards would be made accessible, integrating important functions like sanction checks and UNSDG compliance. > > I have known of and worked with Achilles over many years, I know that its experience and strong footprint in the more regulated offshore sector has the ability to be a facilitator for these matters for the general maritime industry with its ever growing sustainability demands. > > - Peter Schellenberger, Achilles Ambassador   ## Resources We've been at the forefront of sustainable supply chain management for more than 30 years. Here we offer unique insights into sustainable supply chains and the topics that shape them. #### [An equitable transition to IMO’s GHG Targets Achilles speaks to Peter Schellenberger about IMO GHG targets, making a just and equitable transition, and what it means for shipping. ](https://www.achilles.com/industry-insights/an-equitable-transition-to-imos-ghg-targets/) #### [New EU Directive on Green Claims: is your company at risk? As the new EU directive emerges in the European Parliament, is your business at risk of being left behind?](https://www.achilles.com/industry-insights/new-eu-directive-2023/?_gl=1*11yj1yg*_gcl_au*NjQ4MzU3MzYuMTY4OTE0NTQxMQ..) #### [Ebook: Creating safer, more ethical supply chains A how-to Ebook on managing supplier data, compliance and risk whilst adhering to your company’s procurement policies. ](https://www.achilles.com/industry-insights/safer-efficient-ethical-supply-chain-guide/) ![911d5319-8893-43ed-802e-f312d932a2ea](https://pages.achilles.com/hubfs/911d5319-8893-43ed-802e-f312d932a2ea.jpg) ## Book a free consultation  Would you like more information on our products and services, and what they can do for your company? 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