This topic features articles on sustainable procurement, ethical sourcing, corporate social responsibility and supplier diversity.
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Benetton signs pledge to detox supply chainThe retailer is the latest company to commit to a Greenpeace initiative to eradicate harmful chemicals from its supply chain by 2020.
21 January 2013
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F1 teams cut carbon emissions by 7 per centImproved fuel efficiency reduced emissions by 24 per cent, but more business travel resulted in an overall fall of 7 per cent over the past two years.
20 January 2013
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Platinum miner digs deep for R3.8 billion savingsAnglo American Platinum wants annual savings of R3.8 billion (£270 million) by 2015, and is cutting spend on capital projects and reducing overheads, including jobs.
16 January 2013
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Business collaboration opens 'next level of savings'4C Associates predicts the trend of companies working together, such as using shared vehicles and to reduce labour costs, will grow in 2013.
13 January 2013
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Uniqlo resolves to detoxify supply chainThe Japanese clothing chain's parent company, Fast Retailing, has committed to phase out harmful chemicals from production processes by 2020.
12 January 2013
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Waitrose promises support for weather-affected suppliersThe supermarket has relaxed its specifications for fruit and vegetables to help farmers whose harvests were damaged by heavy rain in 2012.
07 January 2013
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Scientists seek to enhance the future of frankincenseHigh demand for the precious resin is threatening communities in Ethiopia that depend on its production and is leading to fears over its sustainability.
27 December 2012
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Levi's cuts toxic chemicals from supply chainFollowing a social media campaign, the jeans manufacturer has committed to phase out hazardous chemicals from its supply chain by 2020.
18 December 2012
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Rotherham Trust looks for low-carbon innovationRotherham NHS Foundation Trust claims it is shaking up the supply chain, asking suppliers to compete to provide low-carbon catering for its hospital.
17 December 2012
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Businesses should make procurement 'SME friendly'Small firms are often put off bidding for contracts with large companies because tendering is too complex, according to the Institute for Sustainability.
17 December 2012
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Government gears up for greener energy buyingCabinet Office minister Francis Maude has promised to take government energy purchasing "to a whole new level" with the 'Energy for Growth' range of initiatives.
11 December 2012
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Debenhams seeking UK suppliers"The fantastic support for the Queen's Jubilee and the Olympics this year shows how passionate we all are about championing the best of British," said Suzanne Harlow, group trading director at Debenhams.
09 December 2012
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UK government joins industry to create competitive nuclear supply chainThe government has published a 'nuclear supply chain action plan' to help secure energy supplies and drive economic growth.
07 December 2012
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Zara commits to toxic-free supply chain by 2020The parent company of Zara and other brands will ensure its suppliers publicly disclose incidents of chemical releases in factories.
01 December 2012
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Buyers cautious of 'hidden traps' in UK Energy BillThe government said it will protect some energy-intensive industries from additional costs but purchasers are concerned about the reform.
30 November 2012
