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Sodexo awarded the Red Tractor certification	01/07/2009
Sodexo, a leading food and facilities management services provider, has announced that it has been awarded the Red Tractor certification across multiple sites, demonstrating its widespread commitment to supplying customers with quality produce sourced from British farms.
Made in Taiwan	30/06/2009
An article from 'Building' on Toyo Ito's stadium for the World Games
New Chair of the UK Sustainable Development Commission (SDC)	29/06/2009
The Prime Minister has appointed William Day as the new Chair of the UK Sustainable Development Commission (SDC). Mr Day takes over from Jonathan Porritt on 27 July 2009 for a period of three years.
Recycling waste boosts sustainable transport target	26/06/2009
The Olympic Delivery Authority's (ODA) target to maximise sustainable transport was given a boost this week as the movements of waste from the Olympic Park were switched from road to water.
Offsetting - A Dangerous Distaction	24/06/2009
Friends of the Earth have recently published a report on Offsetting, describing it as a 'dangerous distraction'
Sweden promotes climate friendly food choices	24/06/2009
Guidelines for climate-friendly food choices developed by the Swedish authorities recommend citizens to reduce their meat and rice consumption as a way of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The first of their kind, the guidelines are now being sent out for reactions and inspiration from other EU countries.
Top 50 companies for supplier diversity	22/06/2009
A report by the US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and PODER
Swifter action on adaptation needed	19/06/2009
The UKCP09 climate projections launched today highlight the need for swifter action to adapt to London's increasing temperatures, rising sea level and changing rainfall.
Vancouver to Offset 300,000 tons of CO2 at 2010 Olympics	18/06/2009
Offsetters Green Technology Inc., a Canadian-based carbon asset management company and supplier of carbon offsets, will offset up to 300,000 tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver
The 2012 Olympics sustainability watchdog wants to inspire change, not win medals	17/06/2009
An article from Building Sustainable Design
Wal-Mart Expands Sustainable Packaging Scorecard in Mexico	15/06/2009
An article from greenerpackage.com
Mayor unveils plans to turn London's food waste into eco-fuel	11/06/2009
The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, today launched a major initiative to convert Londons food waste into eco-fuel to cut landfill rates and carbon emissions (Wednesday 10 June).
Environmental guide for sustainable procurement helps law firms save money and reduce carbon emissions	10/06/2009
The need to reduce carbon emissions in the process of procurement in order to help save the environment has prompted the Legal Sector Alliance to develop a Sustainable Procurement Guide for law firms.
SBRI - bringing innovative solutions to specific public sector needs	05/06/2009
SBRI is a programme that brings innovative solutions to specific public sector needs, by engaging a broad range of companies in competitions for ideas that result in short-term development contracts
Marks and Spencer - How we Do Business Report 2009	05/06/2009
In it's 125th year, Marks and Spencer has published its latest sustainability report
University Purchasing Survey in the US reveals growing role of sustainability programmes	05/06/2009
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Construction adds to the Olympics' Footprint - ENDS report 412	04/06/2009
The Olympic Delivery Authority estimates the carbon footprint of the 2012 games at 3.4 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent. The commission that audits the Olympics' sustainability has called for more attention to be paid to HFCs and the post-games period.
Expanded Guide Links Business Payoffs and Sustainable Forest Management	03/06/2009
Download the World Resources Institute and World Business Council for Sustainable Development's updated guide to the sustainable procurement of wood and paper-based products
CSR hampered by lack of supply chain information	02/06/2009
Find out the results of IBM's annual CSR survey which indicates a lack of information about supply chain and customer expectations is hindering organisations' progress on sustainability
New legal obligation for energy users - this may apply to you next year	02/06/2009
The Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) is a new carbon emissions trading scheme that will affect large organisations in the UK. If your electricity bills exceed £500,000 you will have to comply. Even if your bill is lower than this, you may still be required to register.
McDonald's reports on its best green efforts from around the world	29/05/2009
Learn how McDonald's is implementing best practise sustainability in its operations worldwide, as detailed in its annual Global Best of Green report
China can do more to promote green procurement, says Government	20/05/2009
Find out what the Chinese Government is doing to encourage mandatory environmental specifications in IT contracts
Tesco partners with suppliers on sustainability in India	20/05/2009
Discover how Tesco intends to work with its supply chain to help reform inefficient production and distribution systems in India
Easter Sunday marks UK's ecological debt	19/05/2009
Learn how the UK's 'ecological debt day' is moving ever earlier in the year and how our dependence on imports could have serious consequences for climate change
Doing Well by Doing Good?	18/05/2009
Understand why tenants pay 3 per cent premiums for energy-efficient buildings, according to a recent study by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
UK exceeds packaging recycling targets	18/05/2009
More information about the UK's best ever performance against its packaging recycling and recovery targets
Green New Deal for Manchester	18/05/2009
Find out how a landmark 25-year PFI waste and recycling contract will divert 75 per cent of Manchester's waste from landfill and create 5000 new jobs
Forest Carbon Offsetting Survey 2009	18/05/2009
Discover the results of this year's forest carbon offsetting survey including purchasing preferences for types of forestry projects and standards
Energy efficiency in buildings: transforming the market	14/05/2009
Learn the results of a four year study into energy-efficient buildings by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development
Supply Chains: Regulation must point the way	14/05/2009
Discover how organisations such as Bovis Lend Lease are raising standards in the procurement of sustainable materials for construction projects
UK China social enterprise partnership	14/05/2009
Find out how you can inform Northampton Business School's project to examine the socio-economic impacts of social enterprise
Sustainable Development in Government 2008: Challenges for Government	13/05/2009
Download the latest SDiG report here and find out how Government is progressing against its ambition for all public sector procurement to act as a coherent lever for sustainable change
Investing in a Low Carbon Britain	13/05/2009
Comment on the Government's proposed strategy for investment in low carbon technologies
Update on the UK Government's timber procurement policy	08/05/2009
Learn about the recent changes to the UK Government's timber procurement policy that recommends sustainable timber as a minimum requirement in timber procurement.
Swimming Upstream - sustainable in challenging times?	08/05/2009
Discover Shaun McCarthy's views on progress towards "the most sustainable Olympic Games ever" in the annual review from the Commission for a Sustainable London 2012.
Getting value for London: Using procurement to make a positive difference for our city	08/05/2009
Read the Mayor of London's review of responsible procurement in London and the results of the 2009 survey of GLA suppliers
Addressing the environmental impacts of Government procurement	08/05/2009
Download the report from the National Audit Office which measures Goverment progress against its target to be one of the EU leaders on sustainable procurement by 2009.
ODA exceeds sustainable transport targets	29/04/2009
Learn how the ODA is achieving 57 per cent of Olympic Park construction deliveries by rail and exceeding its sustainable transport targets
Sustainability overcomes the recession	29/04/2009
Learn about the 2009 Budget implications for investment in sustainable procurement
Budget delivers positive step towards a low-carbon economy	29/04/2009
Read the CBI's response to the 2009 Budget, and find out what Richard Lambert, CBI Director-General believes the positive outcomes are for British industry.
Could you be LOCOG's next Sustainability Partnership Manager?	22/04/2009
Click here for a full job description and details on how to apply for this exciting opportunity
Earth Day 2009	21/04/2009
The 39th annual Earth Day will take place tomorrow, 22nd April. Find out how Earth Day programs are stimulating a global green economy and learn how your organisation can participate in Earth Day 2009
Empire State Building goes green	09/04/2009
Find out how a refit of the Empire State Building will reduce energy use by more than a third and save 4.4m dollars annually in energy costs
Suppliers need nudge on climate management	07/04/2009
Read the 2009 Carbon Disclosure Project Report "Shared value: Managing climate change in the supply chain" and learn how to help your supply chain understand their climate change impacts
Public Sector Food Procurement Initiative evaluation published	07/04/2009
Download the independent evaluation of the Public Sector Food Procurement Initiative undertaken by Deloitte.
ODA wins award for sustainable procurement in rail construction project	07/04/2009
Discover how the ODA re-used over 90 per cent of materials in a project to install new track railway sidings for Olympic Park.
Sustainable procurement could save Irish Government 1.7bn euros per annum	07/04/2009
Understand how a transformation to e-procurement could save the Irish public sector 1.7bn euros annually and lead to better quality public services.
Government investment to stimulate Low Carbon Vehicle procurement	06/04/2009
Learn how demand for and investment in green technology is stimulating a new market for environmentally friendly vehicles
BS 8901- One year on	06/04/2009
Read a review of the sustainable event standard and find out how amendments to the standard will make it easier to understand and implement.
Cadbury Dairy Milk commits to going Fairtrade	06/04/2009
Discover how Cadbury's commitment will triple the procurement of Fairtrade cocoa in Ghana
Eco-driver Training at Hasmead	06/04/2009
Find out how drivers at Hasmead are receiving eco-driver training to reduce the CO2 emissions and running costs from their vehicles
New Great Ormond Street building to set sustainability benchmark	06/04/2009
Discover how Great Ormond Street's new carbon-free medical centre will reduce the hospital's energy consumption and represents a new benchmark in sustainable design
Maldives goes carbon neutral	06/04/2009
Find out how the Maldives intends to eliminate fossil fuel use and become carbon neutral by 2020 through procuring renewable energy
UK Government National Sustainable Development Indicators Updated	06/04/2009
Learn how the UK is progressing against its Sustainable Development goals, including against new measures on carbon dioxide emissions and child wellbeing
Prosperity Without Growth: The transition to a sustainable economy	01/04/2009
Read more about why Jonathan Porritt thinks the SDC's latest report is "an absolute 'tour de force'"
How green is Public Procurement in the EU?	31/03/2009
Read PWC's recently published report which aims to develop and implement a methodology for measuring Green Public Procurement in the EU
North East sets out its stall for renewable businesses	31/03/2009
Learn more about how One North East are responding to Government targets for 20% of the UK's energy to come from renewable sources
Fair treatment of suppliers is key to surviving the recession	31/03/2009
Find out why CIPS have stressed that ethical and sustainable buyer-supplier relationships are key to healthy supply chains in the recession
Nissan launches study to get electric cars onto UK roads	31/03/2009
Discover how One North East is working in partnership with Nissan to develop a zero emission mobility programme in the UK
The Guardian calls HSBC to account over green banking claims	10/03/2009
Discover why the Guardian say that when you put your money into an HSBC 'green' account, you will still be investing in logging in Borneo, palm oil projects in Indonesia and digging up tar sands in Canada.
Outgreening delivers sustainable competitive advantage	10/03/2009
Understand how green behavior in business should be seen as a strategy for success
Procurement is the key to recovery, says the OGC