Tracking biodiversity footprints embodied in the global supply chains of agricultural commodities: the examples of Germany and China

Key Points

• Biodiversity footprints are significantly impacted by supply chains of agricultural commodities, especially in Germany and China.
• Analysis focuses on embodied impacts of agricultural commodities associated with global supply chains and their effects on biodiversity.
• Assessment of supply chains reveals the extent to which agricultural commodities affect biodiversity across multiple countries.
• Findings indicate urgent need for sustainable practices, highlighting how current supply chain models impact environmental health.