SSE Circuits: Supply and Distribution Chains in SSE
Supply and distribution chains consist of
all the steps taken to source, produce, transform, distribute and manage residues of goods or
services. In SSE, they tend towards a circular economy, reducing energy and waste consumption
as much as possible. They can also include the financing, research and development, transport
and logistics, promotion and communication activities needed throughout the production and
supply process. According to SSE values and principles, the solidarity reorganization of these
chains relies on trust relationships and reciprocal guarantees between the different actors
involved (producers, artisans, service furnishers, consumers, etc.) and it increases shared benefits
as social inclusion, wealth redistribution, equality, transparency, democratic involvement, healthy
environment and many other positive impacts for all the communities involved. The open and
cooperative nature of the supply and distribution chains encourages the creation and support of
new initiatives and enterprises when the natural growth limits of one or more actors in the chain
are reached.