According to Aberdeen Group research, globalization, increasing environmental compliance requirements, and supply chain cost pressures are rapidly driving the need for improved sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs and solutions in all areas of supply chain management. From environmentally friendly packaging to carbon-footprint reducing network design and logistics, "going green" has moved beyond buzzword status to become a business imperative that can lower costs and provide a competitive advantage in the marketplace. This report provides a roadmap to green best practices that Best-in-Class organizations are leveraging today to reduce overall supply chain costs, environmental impact, and increase competitive advantage. It clarifies the manner in which Best-in-Class strategies allow firms to plan, manage, track progress, and demonstrate the ROI, of their green initiatives. By providing the business case to support the responsibly driven supply chain, this report bridges the gap between good green intentions and sustainable enterprise excellence.