In this episode of ’Supply Chain Dialogues,’ Daniel Helmig and AI co-host Amy discuss the ineffectiveness of current EU regulatory policies in achieving net-zero emissions by 2040. They reveal that positive perceptions of regulatory frameworks actually correlate with less action on emission reductions, particularly due to a focus on easier-to-control Scope 1 and 2 emissions, while neglecting more impactful Scope 3 emissions. The episode critiques the ’sustainability bureaucracy’ that diverts resources from practical actions to compliance activities and calls for a fundamental revision of regulatory approaches, emphasising real transformation over compliance theatre.