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Category Archives: Sustainability
Western Cape to implement green procurement plan
The South African regional government says it will be the first province to integrate environmental criteria into purchasing.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Southern Africa, Supply chain, Sustainability
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Biomass procurement ”critical” to power company’s future
Drax Group CEO: “Despite the immature and bespoke nature of the supply chain, we believe we will be able to secure sufficient sustainable biomass.”
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Ed's choice sustainability, News, Purchasing, Supply chain, Sustainability
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South Africa trains to have 65 per cent local sourcing
South Africa’s train manufacturing supply chain must be competitive, sustainable, support black economic empowerment efforts and meet localisation targets.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Southern Africa, Supply chain, Sustainability
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Old guns and knives put to good use at the Olympic stadium
Responsible procurement led to steel from the melting of 14 tonnes of weapons to be used to help build the showpiece 2012 venue.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing, Sustainability
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Bill for environmental impact would hit earnings
Businesses are warned it would be “prudent” for them to expect to have to pay for their environmental impact in the near future.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Sustainability
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Buyers help councils reduce mercury emissions
A purchasing agreement has been put in place to help cut the level of mercury released from fillings when bodies are cremated in the UK.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing, Sustainability
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‘You can’t hide factory scandals’, warns Adidas CSR chief
Frank Henke says NGOs and campaign groups will uncover problems so you must be transparent about issues.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Sustainability
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Asda buys into closer collaboration between suppliers
The retailer has launched a system to help it cut cost, waste and risk across its entire supply chain by encouraging its providers to work together.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain, Sustainability, Technology
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Innovation the biggest challenge for construction buyers
“If we keep buying the same products we buy today, we’re never going to be more successful or sustainable,” Kieran Brocklebank of United Utilities.
Posted in 2012, Business change, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Sustainability
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Watch interviews from the Sustainable Supply Chains conference
Shaun McCarthy, Andrew MacAskill and Kieran Brocklebank talk to Supply Management about trends in sustainable procurement, the impact of winning a CIPS SM Award and how to implement a green purchasing strategy.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Paul Snell, Purchasing, Sustainability
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