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Category Archives: Sustainability
Scientists seek to enhance the future of frankincense
High demand for the precious resin is threatening communities in Ethiopia that depend on its production and is leading to fears over its sustainability.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Supply chain, Sustainability
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Levi’s cuts toxic chemicals from supply chain
Following a social media campaign, the jeans manufacturer has committed to phase out hazardous chemicals from its supply chain by 2020.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain, Sustainability
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Rotherham Trust looks for low-carbon innovation
Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust claims it is shaking up the supply chain, asking suppliers to compete to provide low-carbon catering for its hospital.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing, Sustainability
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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.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page top story, News, Purchasing, Supply chain, Sustainability
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Rotherham Trust looks for low-carbon innovation
The NHS trust wants to find suppliers capable of helping it provide a more sustainable catering service for a new contract.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page picture story, News, Public sector, Purchasing, Sustainability
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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.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain, Sustainability
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Government gears up for greener energy buying
Cabinet Office minister Francis Maude has promised to take government energy purchasing “to a whole new level” with the ‘Energy for Growth’ range of initiatives.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing, Sustainability
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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.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain, Sustainability
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UK government joins industry to create competitive nuclear supply chain
The government has published a ‘nuclear supply chain action plan’ to help secure energy supplies and drive economic growth.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Sustainability
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Zara commits to toxic-free supply chain by 2020
The parent company of Zara and other brands will ensure its suppliers publicly disclose incidents of chemical releases in factories.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain, Sustainability
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