World Environment Day 2025: Empowering Retailers with Transparency and Traceability

At Segura, World Environment Day 2025 is more than just a date on the calendar — it's a global reminder of the responsibility we all share to protect our planet. This year’s theme, “Beat Plastic Pollution”, resonates with our mission to drive sustainable, transparent, and ethical supply chains for retailers worldwide.

Plastic pollution has become one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time, affecting ecosystems, wildlife, and human health. According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), an estimated 11 million tonnes of plastic waste leak into aquatic ecosystems each year, and this number is projected to triple by 2040 if no action is taken.

Every day, we work alongside our retail clients and partners to untangle the complexities of global supply networks, enabling full visibility into every tier of the supply chain and the packaging used.

As the regulatory landscape becomes more demanding, transparency and traceability are business imperatives to visibility and ultimately empowering better choices.

Helping Retailers Navigate Complex Regulations

Regulatory pressures continue to mount, especially across the EU and UK, with initiatives like the EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) and the forthcoming Digital Product Passport (DPP). These regulations demand that brands have full, verifiable data on product origins, raw materials, environmental impact, and working conditions across the entire supply chain.

That’s where our platform comes in. At Segura, we give retailers the ability to map their entire supply chain across all tiers — from finished goods back to raw materials. Our solution enables:

• Automated supplier onboarding and verification
• Real-time data capture and reporting
• Complete chain-of-custody documentation
• Supplier compliance audits and risk assessments

This makes it possible for our retail partners not only to comply with current and upcoming regulations, but to turn compliance into a competitive advantage. Our technology allows retailers to surface hidden risks, optimise sourcing decisions, and improve the resilience of their supply networks.

Turning Data into Actionable Insight

We know that data without action is meaningless. That’s why we equip retailers with powerful dashboards and reporting tools that turn complex supply chain data into clear, actionable insights.

For instance, our clients are actively leveraging Segura to gain a clear view of their supplier networks and the packaging used in the creation and transportation of their products. This level of transparency empowers them to:

• Ensure ethical sourcing
• Reduce environmental footprints
• Improve supplier collaboration
• Mitigate reputational risks

In short: visibility enables accountability — and accountability drives better choices.

Driving Industry Collaboration Through Knowledge Sharing

We also understand that true transformation requires collective action. That’s why we host the annual Retail Supply Chain Sustainability Conference (RSSC), bringing together leaders across retail, policy, and sustainability to tackle the toughest challenges facing our industry.

At our 2025 conference, several key themes emerged:

• The urgency of preparing for upcoming EU regulations
• The value of cross-departmental collaboration for supply chain transparency
• The opportunity for retailers to turn compliance into business value

These conversations make it clear: the time for action is now.

Our Commitment on World Environment Day

On World Environment Day 2025, we reaffirm our commitment to helping retailers create supply chains that are transparent, traceable, and sustainable by design. Every supplier, every transaction, every product and the associated packaging — accounted for.

When we make supply chain data visible, we empower brands to make better choices for the planet and for the people who make our products. And ultimately, that’s how we can contribute to the global movement.

If you're ready to start your journey toward full supply chain transparency, why not contact us today to explore how we can support you.

Together, we can build the future that World Environment Day calls us to create.

For more information on World Environment Day 2025 and how you can get involved, visit the official World Environment Day website.