Blockchain for Transparent Supply Chains: Enhancing Accountability in SDG-Aligned Trade

Abstract

The research aims to determine how blockchain technology has the capability to improve transparency and
accountability in global supply chains with regard to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The study examines
blockchain’s impact on traceability, trust, and ethical sourcing using multi-sectoral case study and performance
evaluation analyses. Findings suggest that blockchain-enabled supply chains are more compliant with the SDG
principles, have lower fraud rates, and higher consumer trust compared to non-integrated ones. The study calls for the
adoption of blockchain technologies and policies to facilitate universal coverage and collective compliance to
guarantee responsible trading systems.