Sustainability

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The rise of social enterprise and social procurement

3 October 2024

Working with social enterprises can fast-track supplier diversity, social value and innovation – this is how to reap the benefits, according to Andy Daly, head of corporate partnerships at Social Enterprise UK.

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The essential green skills for procurement leaders

13 September 2024

Procurement leaders need to develop green skills to stay relevant and effective in an increasingly volatile, complex and ambiguous world.

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Scratch Procurement: Nicolas Rochat of Mover

31 August 2024

Nicolas Rochat, CEO of plastic-free sportswear brand Mover shares how opting for sustainable practices can open your brand to a whole new market of green consumers.

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Three ways to accelerate your supplier diversity programme

19 August 2024

A supplier diversity programme is a critical lever procurement can pull to deliver against ESG as an objective – here’s how.

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Driving sustainability: how procurement can transform supply chains

25 July 2024

Procurement can drive sustainability in the supply chain by demanding more of its partners, says Heathrow Airport CPO Paul Doherty.

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Future-proofing fashion’s supply chain: what we can learn from 4 sustainable brands

6 June 2024

As fashion’s climate problem reaches a tipping point, we take a look at the key players making strides to reduce their impact on the planet.

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Mars Wrigley: Procurement’s role in combating climate change

9 April 2024

Procurement is on the frontline of driving sustainability at Mars Wrigley, chief procurement and sustainability officer Amanda Davies told us in a recent CIPS Futures podcast.

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“Everything, everywhere, all at once” – doing the right thing in a turbulent world

9 February 2024

Alison Taylor, ethics professor at NYU Stern, shares advice on building better organisations in the face of multiple, competing pressures.

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Digital transformation streamlined our procurement function and saved millions

29 January 2024

Digital transformation led Retal Urban Development’s procurement team on the path to efficiency, delivering a 25% uptick in company profit.

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How Innocent shook up its supply chain

12 January 2024

Innocent’s game-changing overhaul of its supply chain saw the 25-year-old drinks company bring 80% of its production in-house.

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COP28: 7 ways you can make a difference

24 November 2023

More than almost any other professional community, we can influence climate change. Start making a positive difference today.

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Five benefits of a sustainable supply chain

26 October 2023

The supply chain connects your customers with products and services across the world, but at what cost to the environment? 

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Procurement as a force for regeneration: lessons from a green pioneer

18 December 2024

Procurement can be a catalyst for environmental change if it embraces a creative mindset and pursues a regenerative business model, says Juliet Davenport.

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Scratch Procurement: Lise Honsinger of Notpla

17 October 2024

As our plastic problem mounts, Notpla’s chief revenue officer Lise Honsigner, sees a major opportunity for procurement to drive sustainability in the supply chain by shifting to sustainable packaging innovations.

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Procurement as a force for regeneration: lessons from a green pioneer

18 December 2024

Procurement can be a catalyst for environmental change if it embraces a creative mindset and pursues a regenerative business model, says Juliet Davenport.

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How Sainsbury’s procurement team led the way in launching a new EV charging network

22 January 2025

When Sainsbury’s launched an electric vehicle charging network at its supermarkets, it provided added value to customers in an area where UK infrastructure falls short – and procurement drove the whole initiative.

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Benchmarking sustainability in aviation: the NATS story

03 February 2025

With a supply chain responsible for 70% of the company's emissions and a net zero target to hit by 2035, the NATS procurement team is taking the lead on progressing sustainability.

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Be bold: demand fair pay and a living wage for your supply chain

05 March 2025

Organisations that pay a living wage have a happier, more productive and resilient workforce. By asking suppliers to do the same, procurement can drive social mobility throughout the wider supply chain.

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