Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Bernadette Bulacan, chief evangelist with Icertis, talks about what’s needed today for companies to comply with environmental, social and governance (ESG) requirements in collaboration with their supply chain partners.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The term ESG, or environmental, social and governance , is well-known in the investor community. It refers to a set of metrics used to measure an organization’s environmental and social impact and has become increasingly important in investment decision-making over the years. In 1995, the U.S

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Procurement Tactics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Sustainable procurement , also known as green procurement, is the process of integrating environmental, social, and governance goals into the procurement and supply chain. . To simplify, sustainable procurement pertains to how a business can identify and reduce environmental impacts in its supply chain. ENROLL NOW.

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Procurement Tactics

MAY 4, 2023

It refers to the acquisition of goods and services in an environmentally-friendly manner to fulfill the needs of the company for its daily operation. This will ensure that the suppliers that the procurement team has selected comply with all the environmental and social standards.

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Procurement Heads

MARCH 15, 2023

Since we last spoke I am delighted to have made the move into public sector procurement and joined the Government Commercial Function as the Commercial & Category Director for the UK Health Security Agency. The move to the public sector has allowed me to make an even greater impact at scale across government.

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Procurement Tactics

JANUARY 8, 2023

Establish visibility of the social and environmental impact of the spending. Articulate value drivers that address cost reduction, and demand management while also considering social and environmental impacts. Allocate budgets that reflect potential social and environmental impacts and levers.

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Procurement Tactics

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Sustainable procurement is the approach where it integrates environmental, governance, and social factors of corporate responsibility into the procurement process of a company. In simple terms, it uses processes that have the lowest social, economic, and environmental impact. . Frequently asked questions.

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Procurement Tactics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

The sustainable supply chain is adopted by many companies due to the increasing pressure to demonstrate greater environmental and social responsibility. Additionally, it will allow you to achieve your corporate social responsibility. . Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. Sustainable Supply Chain — The Ultimate Guide.

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Procurement Tactics

APRIL 6, 2023

Sustainability in the Supply Chain Nowadays, many multinational companies pledge to work only with suppliers that follow environmental and social standards. The sustainable supply chain aims to decrease environmental harm from factors like energy usage, water consumption, and waste production. How can it be improved?

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 25, 2023

Craig Coulter, advanced manufacturing and mobility sustainability leader with EY, assesses the progress that supply chains are making in complying with environmental, social and governance (ESG) requirements.

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Procurement Tactics

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Sustainable procurement refers to the adoption of environmental, social, and governmental (ESG) factors together with the usual price and quality considerations by the organization. . In simple terms, sustainable procurement refers to how businesses can identify and reduce the environmental impacts in their supply chain.

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Procurement Tactics

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Sustainable development was the key concept of the 1992 Earth Summit held in Rio as governments and international organizations committed themselves to taking initiatives to protect the environment. . Public procurement of goods and services forms a major part of government expenditure in many developing countries. High costs.

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Procurement Tactics

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Corporate Social Responsibility — Everything You Should Know. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is getting attention from a lot of businesses nowadays. This article will discuss to you what corporate social responsibility is. We will tell you the importance and types of corporate social responsibility.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 30, 2023

Kareem Mohamednur, partner with PwC, outlines the challenges that companies face in complying with a raft of environmental, social and governance (ESG) requirements, while controlling both cost and supply chain risk.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 2, 2023

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) compliance is no longer just a selling point for responsible manufacturers and their supply chains. It’s a mandate.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 22, 2023

For many businesses today, the desire to comply with environmental, social and governance (ESG) requirements doesn’t line up with the resources they’re devoting to that effort.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

Corporate leaders are looking to their supply chains for opportunities to work toward environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals. .

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ProcurePort

DECEMBER 7, 2021

This implies that enterprises must deliver actionable results on issues surrounding environmental, social, and corporate governance on a day-to-day basis. Businesses must set themselves apart with values that are more than vision and mission statements. Procurement is undoubtedly the […].

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 2, 2023

For example, the Tuareg people in North Africa are battling resource scarcity and political instability due to sustainability malpractices coupled with government oppression and corruption. Furthermore, it addresses community social needs and families’ living standards through adequate housing.

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Procurement Tactics

APRIL 30, 2023

In procurement , sustainable transformation is a business’s ability to create a positive environmental and social impact by reshaping its old processes. With sustainable transformation, companies commit to integrating environmental, social, and economic aspects in their procurement process. Why is it important?

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ivalua

JULY 15, 2021

With this mounting pressure to commit to Net Zero and CPOs goals and incorporate sustainability metrics into all aspects of procurement decisions and processes, businesses are looking to elevate ESG strategies with a mind for climate change, ethical social practices and stronger governance models.

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CPO Rising

MARCH 8, 2024

The development of a top ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) […] Each list will include a variety of procurement tips, trends, insights, research, lists, strategies, and/or recommendations designed to help procurement teams improve operations. We’ll also include a summary graphic for you to share with your team.

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Procurement Tactics

APRIL 12, 2023

In business, sustainability is known as corporate sustainability which is the coordination and management of environmental, social, and economic demands and concerns ensuring ethical, responsible, and ongoing success. Environmental accountability Sustainable labor practices consider the impact of labor practices on the environment.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

The term ESG — environmental, social and governance — is familiar to most companies today. But the concept as it relates to corporate action isn't fully understood, says Bonnie Nixon, director of ESG and sustainability with Long Beach Container Terminal. .

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Efforts to track and reduce emissions, environmental impact and contributions to climate change are no longer rare or optional; instead, they’ve become the norm. Businesses, governments and individuals now see sustainability as a global imperative. In 2024, sustainability is taking center stage.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Companies have been prioritizing environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals in an effort to meet stakeholder demands. As Year Three of the COVID-19 pandemic approaches, however, this goal is becoming more difficult to meet.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 10, 2022

SupplyChainBrain is presenting its first issue devoted entirely to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)-related topics — with insights from industry experts engaged directly in the effort to forge ethical supply chains, and in a position to offer practical advice on how others can follow their example.

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Procurement Tactics

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

Business sustainability, also known as corporate sustainability, is the coordination and management of environmental, social, and economic demands and concerns ensuring ethical, responsible, and ongoing success. . The sustainability practices of businesses are usually assessed against the environmental, social, and governance metrics.

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Value Match

APRIL 8, 2024

By integrating scope 3 emissions into their GHG inventory, companies can gain a holistic understanding of their environmental impact, enabling them to implement effective strategies to manage, reduce, and report these emissions.

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SupplyShift

MARCH 27, 2023

STANDARD ASSESSMENT Supplier ESG Assessment A social, environmental and business ethics performance assessment for your suppliers. Drive sustainability performance The Supplier ESG Assessment helps you get started on your journey towards understanding social, environmental, and business ethics practices throughout your supply chain.

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Procurement Heads

JULY 14, 2022

Kaleida, which was founded by Jason Roberts in 2019, connects buyers to diverse suppliers and helps procurement functions achieve their Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) goals while alerting supplier companies to new revenue opportunities.

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Procurement Tactics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Finishing this article will allow you to create your own procurement policy that will help your company achieve economic, social, and environmental goals. Sustainable procurement refers to the process of integrating environmental, social, and governance goals into the procurement and supply chain. .

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 31, 2022

Amy Brachio, global business consulting leader with EY, explains why companies must move forward now with policies to ensure compliance with environmental, social and governance (ESG) requirements.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

In today’s increasingly eco-conscious world, understanding the environmental impact of our actions is paramount. A comprehensive analysis of the energy and material inputs, outputs, and environmental impacts associated with a product’s life cycle, LCI helps us unlock valuable insights into sustainable practices.

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Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Environment,’ ‘society’ and ‘governance’ can be such broad, overwhelming concepts that the details of what each goal means in terms of an organization’s strategy and process can get lost in translation. Similarly, regional variance plays an important role in informing the social impact of choosing which suppliers to engage.

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Procurement Tactics

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Its government has passed the responsibility for certain legislative and policy areas, including the environment. The Ministry of Territory and Sustainability is the expert body for environmental policies and leads the promotion of Green Public Procurement in Catalonia. . Actual Case: Catalonia is an autonomous region in Spain.

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Spend Matters

JANUARY 5, 2024

So, what is really exciting for 2024 is that supply chain risk management is now merging with environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals. Put simply, Scope 3 emissions reflect the environmental impact of a company’s value chain.

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