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Category Archives: Sustainability
Mars on target to meet sustainable cocoa goal
The chocolate maker expects to buy more than 20 per cent of its cocoa from certified sustainable sources in 2012, equivalent to around 90,000 tonnes.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain, Sustainability
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The truth about off-contract spend
Exclusive research carried out by SM shows virtually all contracts have leakage.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Sustainability
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Nokia to work more closely with suppliers on water scarcity
“We are focused on honing the direction we give our suppliers and measuring their performance,” said Stephen Elop, CEO of Nokia.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain, Sustainability
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Policies to exclude non-sustainable suppliers needed
Research by Accenture shows that only 15 per cent of vice-presidents say their purchasing policies accept sustainable suppliers only.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain, Sustainability
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KFC denies Greenpeace sourcing allegations
The fast-food chain says all its packaging comes from recycled or sustainable sources, as it denies claims from the environmental group.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Sustainability
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Call for government to take action on green buying
MPs and business leaders urge government to take “exemplary action” to stimulate demand for sustainable goods and services.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Sustainability
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Diageo commits to agriculture projects in Africa
The drinks company is to invest in $1.5 million in a barley-farming project in Ethiopia and $2 million in sorghum development in Tanzania.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, SRM, Sustainability
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Businesses cut waste in supply chain by 70,000 tonnes
Retailers and food manufacturers have collaborated to reduce the amount of waste produced through supply chain operations.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Supply chain, Sustainability
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One in four businesses seek alternative to oil
A total of 69 per cent research respondents cited the price of Brent Crude oil remaining above $100 per barrel as the primary reason to move away from using it.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Risk & continuity, Sustainability
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Big players sign up to low-carbon sourcing initiative
“There is huge potential to use the purchasing power of the public and private sectors to stimulate innovation,” said Iain Gray, chief executive of the Technology Strategy Board.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain, Sustainability
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