MIT Sustainable Supply Chain Lab

The MIT Sustainable Supply Chain Lab is a research initiative within the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (MIT CTL), part of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. Founded in 2014, the Lab focuses on advancing knowledge, methods, and tools that enable companies and policymakers to integrate sustainability into global supply chains. Its work spans carbon accounting, supplier engagement, circular economy practices, and the development of frameworks for measuring and reducing Scope 3 emissions. Through academic research, corporate partnerships, and data-driven analysis, the Lab helps industries transition toward low-carbon, resilient, and transparent supply chains. It collaborates closely with the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), the World Economic Forum, and private sector leaders in logistics, manufacturing, and retail.