Category Archives: Sustainability

Packaging should be sustainable throughout the supply chain

‘Sustainable packaging’ is no longer a viable term unless all stages of the supply chain have been considered, a PwC report has concluded.

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British Land makes £3.3 million energy savings

The property developer also reduced carbon emissions by 24,500 tonnes across its buildings in the past three years. Its portfolio includes London’s Leadenhall Building, dubbed ‘the Cheesegrater’.

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UN launches sustainable procurement initiative at Earth Summit

Scheme to use public sector procurement to boost sustainability has already been adopted by 30 governments and institutions.

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UN launches sustainable procurement initiative at Earth Summit

Scheme to use public sector procurement to boost sustainability has already been adopted by 30 governments and institutions.

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Which organisations have been shortlisted in the 2012 CIPS SM Awards?

The shortlist for the CIPS Supply Management Awards 2012 is revealed today.

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Construction firms launch sustainability school for suppliers

Seven construction firms have collaborated to establish a school providing free training and support for suppliers to tackle sustainability issues.

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HP hits supplier responsibility goals

The technology firm achieved four of the five supply chain aims it had set itself in 2011, but missed a target to educate vendors in China and India.

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Intel finds serious non-compliance at third-party suppliers

The computer chip manufacturer found 426 serious instances of non-compliance at vendors following audits.

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BT contracts cut environmental impact

The telecoms and technology business evaluated environmental factors in 87 per cent of its contracts last year, according to its latest CSR report.

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JBS threatens Greenpeace with legal action over claims

The Brazilian food manufacturer says the environmental organisation’s allegations of sourcing cattle from farms accused of deforestation are false, frivolous and unfounded.

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