Category Archives: Sustainability

Co-op introduces supplier performance matrix

The retailer implemented the tool, which measures ethics, environmental impact and product development, to monitor the performance of own-brand food suppliers.

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Lack of data hampers supply chain sustainability monitoring

Some 81 per cent of executives will ask for more information on sustainability from vendors in the year ahead.

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South African Airways aims for 50 per cent biofuel by 2020

The South African government wants to cut the emissions of the state-owned airline, as well as developing a biofuel industry in the region to boost the economy.

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Early planning and engagement key to Olympic sustainable procurement

Strong leadership and management also emerged as critical factors in a ‘lessons learned’ report on the construction of venues for the 2012 Games.

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Changes required to food supply chain

A culture change is necessary if food production in the UK is to keep up with growing demand, according to a government-led steering group.

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Tool launched to test clothing supply chain sustainability

The Sustainable Apparel Coalition has developed an online assessment to measure the sustainability of clothing and footwear supply chains.

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Weak supply chain endangers British fruit and veg supply

Problems such as late payment, uncertainty over prices and a lack of commitment to production means the supply of certain British vegetables and fruit is ‘endangered’.

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Johnson & Johnson suppliers commit to cut emissions

Almost 80 per cent of the consumer goods company’s vendors have joined measurement and reporting scheme the Carbon Disclosure Project.

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Supply constraints will push up commodity costs

Prices of agricultural commodities will rise over the next decade due to limited availability, environmental pressures and rising oil prices.

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Collaborate with vendors to boost social benefits of contracts

Public sector buyers have been urged to work more closely with vendors to improve the economic, social and environmental benefits potential of contracts.

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