Supply chain News and trends

With corporate social responsibility (CSR) seeing the largest increase of any CPO priority between 2019 and 2021 (Deloitte 2021) and more than half of FTSE100 companies committing to carbon neutrality in 2021 (Ecoact 2021), it doesn’t need to be sold that sustainability in procurement is no longer a "nice to have" feature.

Some of the key reasons why companies are increasing their sustainability focus are reaching set targets, complying with customer and other stakeholder demands, improving supply chain transparency, and mitigating environmental impact, particularly emissions.

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It is no secret that modern supply chains are increasingly exposed to risks that can result in increased operational costs, large losses, and long term damage to your corporate reputation.....

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"Measurement. It’s the core of our business and the key asset that we provide to our clients—measuring consumer behaviors so that our clients can make thoughtful decisions and improve their business performance." 

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The disconnect between many companies’ public sustainability ambitions and their non-public lobbying efforts can no longer be excused. The Erb Institute’s Corporate Political Responsibility Taskforce is helping companies connect the dots.

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"Once seen as a ‘niche’ part of the profession, sustainable purchasing is fast moving into the mainstream. The misbelief that sustainable solutions cost more is quickly giving way as businesses recognise that competitive advantage lies in developing innovative, sustainable supply chains..." 

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