This topic features articles on sustainable procurement, ethical sourcing, corporate social responsibility and supplier diversity.
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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
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Sony Pictures sets sustainability targetsThe movie studio aims to cut its carbon footprint by a further 15 per cent by 2020.
27 April 2013
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Buyers urged to make supply chains more accessible to SMEsCharity Business in the Community wants companies to sign a pledge to provide fair, simple and transparent access to the supply chain for all vendors.
24 April 2013
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Beware the unintended consequences of sustainability goalsPurchasers should be careful to ensure suppliers do not ignore the intent of sustainability targets when they try to achieve them.
23 April 2013
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Diverse supply chain a 'strategic imperative' for RBSJonathan Sutherland, head of procurement at Royal Bank of Scotland, said the company is increasing access to its contracts for small businesses.
19 April 2013
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HP publishes list of smelters in fight against conflict mineralsThe electronics company has released details of the smelters used in its supply chain to encourage them to become certified as conflict-free.
17 April 2013
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Heineken aims to increase local sourcingThe global brewer has identified sourcing as one of its four main sustainability challenges, and intends to increase the amount of raw materials it buys locally.
16 April 2013
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Unilever cuts carbon dioxide by one million tonnesThe food and consumer goods business has reduced its emissions - the equivalent of taking 250,000 cars off the road - through improvements to manufacturing and logistics operations.
16 April 2013
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Waitrose plans to boost bees and butterflies with pesticide banThe retailer has asked suppliers to stop using a certain type of pesticide on fruit, vegetables and flowers by 2014, as research on its impact on pollinating insects is carried out.
15 April 2013
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Government energy deal to save £84 millionThe Cabinet Office has signed a 20-year contract with Air Products, worth 2 per cent of the government's energy spend, which will involve construction of a £300 million 'energy from waste' plant in the Tees Valley.
14 April 2013
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Walmart invests $1.6 million in Bangaldesh fire safety academyThe retailer has made a donation to establish a training centre to give clothing manufacturers in the country tuition on fire, health and workplace safety.
12 April 2013
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Green and desert landAs the Middle East powers ahead in global economic prominence, sustainability has become increasingly important. Nick Martindale looks at the role procurement has in putting greener practices in place.
11 April 2013
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Business ScotlandBBC Radio 4, 30 March, 4 stars.
11 April 2013
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Co-op discovers packaging 'holey grail'Research by a supplier has led the supermarket to reduce the size and number of air holes in packaging for vine tomatoes, which will extend their shelf life by up to two days.
10 April 2013
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Yum! Brands commits to sustainable packagingKFC and Pizza Hut's parent has pledged to ensure its packaging doesn't come from illegal or unwanted sources and give preference to suppliers with third party accreditation.
10 April 2013
