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The US government has launched various initiatives to promote green supply chains and
sustainability practices:
Department of Energy (DOE) Initiatives: The Department of Energy (DOE) promotes the
transition into energy efficiency and clean energy resources by supporting compliance with
programs such as the Better Building Initiative or the Better Plants Program. The schemes help
the industrial sector to improve and sustain energy by providing them with technical assistance,
funding opportunities and best practices.
Department of Commerce (DOC) Efforts: The DOC elaborates on strengthening the supply
chain resilience and sustainability aspects via the implementation of the Supply Chain Resilience
Program designed for SMEs with the aim to conduct risk analysis and mitigation exercises
associated with the supply disruptions due to environmental factor, natural catastrophes, and
climate change effects.