This topic features articles on sustainable procurement, ethical sourcing, corporate social responsibility and supplier diversity.
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Middle East companies must show leadership on CSRThe private sector should take greater ownership of sustainability issues rather than simply waiting for and complying with rules and regulations, delegates at the CIPS Middle East Conference heard.
20 May 2013
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BT suppliers cut carbon footprintAn initiative to promote best practice in sustainability in the supply chain at the telecoms provider has reduced the carbon dioxide emissions from vendors by more than 30,000 tonnes.
19 May 2013
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Fashion brands sign up to Bangladesh safety actRetailers and clothing manufacturers have agreed to sign up to the Bangladesh Fire and Safety Act, which it is hoped will improve conditions for workers in the country's garment and textile factories.
17 May 2013
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Jeweller CRED recognised for supply chain transparencyThe Fairtrade jeweller CRED has won the supply chain category at the People and Environment Business Awards for its work creating a fully transparent supply chain.
17 May 2013
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McDonald's invites public to scout out supply chainThe fast food restaurant intends to give members of the public "unique access" to the farms and factories of its supply chain to report on what they find.
13 May 2013
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UN chief warns businesses over supply chains"It's time for companies to police their supply chains, not distance themselves from them," said UN secretary general Ban Ki-moon.
09 May 2013
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Asda aims to maximise resources in product designThe supermarket is looking at how it can reuse materials or make them last longer, according to its head of sustainability.
09 May 2013
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Adidas takes supplier communication 'to the next level'A pilot programme at one of the company's main footwear suppliers in Indonesia involved giving factory workers mobile phones to raise grievances with management via text message.
08 May 2013
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Rivals should share supply chain sustainability metricsTalk to your competitors and agree standards in non-competitive areas to make real progress, according to the head of sustainability at BASF.
08 May 2013
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Procurement professionals from across the Gulf to speak at CIPS Middle East Conference 2013Representatives from MTN Dubai, Etihad, National Bank of Abu Dhabi and Arabia CSR Network are among those who will share their expertise at this year's event.
08 May 2013
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Sustain or be stainedCan your business afford not to give the issue of sustainability its due attention? Adam Leach reports.
07 May 2013
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National Grid calls on suppliers for sustainable design ideasThe energy company has tasked vendors with making zero-waste proposals.
05 May 2013
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Johnson & Johnson to boost sustainabilityA 2012 report by the healthcare company outlines their commitment to sustainability and corporate social responsibility inside and outside the business.
04 May 2013
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Five ways to drive supplier complianceIt's no longer sufficient to say "I didn't know" or "they didn't tell me about it" when problems at a supplier are discovered, according to a compliance expert.
03 May 2013
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Address risks to prevent tragedies like Bangladesh, firms toldThe call follows the garment factory collapse last week, which claimed the lives of at least 380 people.
30 April 2013
