# Green Trade

Using trade to support green growth


## The challenge

Green trade demands are growing around the world. New regulations require supply chain sustainability action from companies. Circular business models mean supply chains must run in reverse. Climate policies are raising trade and competition questions. Businesses in emerging economies worry their trade opportunities will be unfairly impacted by environmental policies.There is a need to identify practical ways trade policies and supply chains can support the transition to a greener global economy. The Forum curates a Green Trade Steering Committee to surface frontier issues, define problem statements, and identify solutions. The community blends practical insights from industry with policy expertise. Additional working groups are convened around specific topics and regional contexts. Join us to identify practical ways trade can support the green growth.


**30+** Annual exchange opportunities

**7** Country partnerships

**500+** Active community members


## Videos

*Video content and recordings*


## The activities

Our communities are organized into two workstreams that each provide space for global knowledge sharing and scoping dedicated partnerships.


### Climate change and trade

Our community tackles topics like border carbon adjustments, clean energy goods trade, green investment and more.

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### Circular trade

Our partners are working to build reverse supply chains and overcome obstacles to recycling materials trade.

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## Featured insights

[Discover more](https://initiatives.weforum.org/green-trade/insights)


### Translating Critical Raw Material Trade into Development Benefits

Demand for critical raw materials for the energy transition is soaring. Many countries are now engaging in state-to-state arrangements to encourage new project development and supply resilience in critical minerals.

[Explore](https://www.weforum.org/publications/translating-critical-raw-material-trade-into-development-benefits/)


### Emissions Measurement in Supply Chains: Business Realities and Challenges

This paper provides an overview of the measurement of supply chain emissions in three key sectors, focusing on businesses’ challenges and preparedness, and flags some important issues for policy action.

[Explore](https://www.weforum.org/publications/emissions-measurement-in-supply-chains-business-realities-and-challenges/)


### Get involved today

Write to us to learn more about how you can contribute.

[Get involved](https://initiatives.weforum.org/green-trade/get-involved)