On October 30, 2026, the World Economic Forum published an article exploring how food and beverage companies can use digital tools to support decarbonization. It presents the shift toward net zero and digital transformation as interconnected priorities, and argues that decarbonization is essential to market success.

According to the article, digital transformation can help companies monitor raw material supplies, improve production planning and pursue sustainability goals. The connection is operational: information about incoming materials and production plans can give businesses a clearer basis for examining where changes might support emissions reductions.

Where data could make a difference

For procurement teams, monitoring raw material supplies could help clarify what information is available across the supply chain. For production teams, better planning could provide opportunities to consider sustainability alongside operational requirements. The value of either approach depends on whether the information collected is relevant to the decisions being made.

The article points to a potential link between digital capabilities and decarbonization, but the scale of any emissions reductions would depend on how companies use the data and translate it into operational changes.