Environmental Supply Chain Management (ESCM) is an interconnected and interdependent system of suppliers, producers, distributors, retailers and consumers that are focused on creating greater sustainability in the environment. It involves monitoring and managing the flow of materials and energy within a company’s operations, thus reducing any negative impacts on the environment and helping to conserve natural resources. By actively engaging in environmentally-responsible practices, ESCM helps companies build strong relationships with customers, colleagues and stakeholders while positively affecting the global climate.