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London 2012 sustainability measures praised by UN Environment Chief	02/05/2012
UN Under-Secretary General Achim Steiner has visited the Olympic Park to mark the launch of the London 2012 pre-Games sustainability report.
The supply chain is an essential part of the sustainability jigsaw	01/05/2012
A company's sustainability credentials should consider its supply chain and avoid a one-size fits all approach, says Jill Poet
Olympics legacy unveils zero waste and carbon vision	26/04/2012
The London 2012 Olympic Games legacy will set a benchmark for sustainable living with the creation of a park complex built to zero carbon and waste standards.
P&G shares sustainability scorecard with rivals	11/04/2012
Buyers are set to benefit from an environmental sustainability scorecard developed by Procter & Gamble (P&G), which it has made freely available to other companies to use.
Heineken boosts supply chain sustainability monitoring	10/04/2012
Dutch brewer Heineken has launched a new monitoring system to enable it to monitor risks and sustainability within its global supply chain.
WWF finds many UK local authorities without timber procurement policy	10/04/2012
More than half of the 124 local authorities who responded to a survey by conservation group WWF admit they have no timber sourcing policy to protect them against the European Timber Regulation (EUTR).
Setting standards on carbon	10/04/2012
The publication of international standards on how to chart the carbon footprint of your supply chain is a significant milestone for buyers, reports Elisabeth Jeffries.
Climbing centre reaches summit of sustainability	05/04/2012
Sustainable City Awards win for London's Castle Climbing Centre
Opportunities to recruit high calibre local candidates into procurement teams	12/03/2012
A diverse workforce is a high priority for businesses. Perhaps it's time for us to start to think how can procurement teams in City organisations help this process and also benefit from extra resource. As well as looking internally for opportunities many organisations are using their procurement processes to embed obligations on key suppliers to reflect the need to tackle the growing social problems caused for communities by long term and youth unemployment.
Does it pay to invest in Sustainability?	12/03/2012
For most investors, "sustainability" isn't about doing the right thing. The conversation has evolved. It's about doing the smart thing. This demands an answer to the fundamental question: Does it pay to invest in sustainability? Early results are in.
What is procurement excellence?	12/03/2012
The attributes that an organisation's procurement function must demonstrate to be rated 'excellent' were studied as part of a joint survey conducted by KPMG and CPO (Chief Procurement Officer) Agenda Magazine. The resulting KPMG Procurement Excellence Benchmark is a great tool for procurement professionals.
Achieving commercial competitiveness and social responsibility	12/03/2012
"The inclusion of social enterprises within our own business has enabled us to develop long-term supply partnerships that benefit our commercial competitiveness, provide employment opportunities for the disadvantaged, create new jobs and provide growth opportunities for local communities"
Is there a trend towards social sustainability in procurement?	12/03/2012
Supply Management Magazine's Paul Snell has recently recognised a significant and growing trend towards social sustainability in procurement, but, if true, will this distract City organisations from achieving their environmental targets?
Old guns and knives put to good use at the Olympic stadium	16/02/2012
The Greater London Authority (GLA) has put guns, knives and de-commissioned fire hoses to good use by recycling them as construction materials and fashion accessories.
Sustainability drive saves Co-op £40m per year	16/02/2012
The Co-operative Group's ethical plan, launched 12 months ago has paid dividends, reducing emissions, slashing water usage and making an impressive impact on the bottom line.
Major rail contractors promise fair payment	01/02/2012
Network Rail is enforcing a fair payment regime throughout its supply chain covering all future construction and maintenance work.
Coca-Cola's latest global sustainability report	01/02/2012
The Coca-Cola company takes digital approach to sustainability reporting and releases first ever GRI report.
Supply Chain - the vital link	25/01/2012
Shaun McCarthy discusses the challenge of turning good intention into positive action when it comes to good sustainable prcurement.
India's exploited child cotton workers	25/01/2012
Civil rights activist Jignesh Mevani describes the conditions endured by India's child cotton workers.
UN carbon offsets hit record low amidst fears over "grey" credits	18/01/2012
Analysts warn prices are likely to remain in doldrums for 12 months as certified emission reduction credits reach ?3.32 a tonne.
Your 15 minute video guide to the BS 8903 Sustainable Procurement Standard	15/12/2011
Shaun McCarthy and Cathy Berry of Action Sustainability talk you through BS 8903, the world's first standard for sustainable procurement.
Olympic Legacy - A valuable insight into implementing practical sustainable procurement	15/12/2011
A blueprint for the UK construction industry has been launched by the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) in a bid to maintain and replicate the high standards set by the London 2012 project.
How to support fair-trade in 2012	15/12/2011
The Fairtrade Foundation has launched details of its "Take a Step in 2012" campaign.
How to develop and implement a local procurement strategy	15/12/2011
The City of London has released a Local Procurement Toolkit which provides practical and usable resources as well as links to local procurement best practice to help organisations establish trading relationships with small businesses.
Help for London businesses to implement green procurement	15/12/2011
If you are being resource efficient in the way you are buying, you should be buying less and, guess what, that costs less.
Opening the door to cost savings through closed loop waste management	15/12/2011
What if we can turn the waste product into something of value, where we have an income stream rather than cost centre?
How to reach and engage local Social Enterprises in your supply chain	15/12/2011
Help is at hand with a Social Enterprise Mark directory which aims to provide procurement teams with an easy and valuable way to develop an ethical, innovative and diverse supply chain.
Coca-Cola aims to recycle all clear plastic waste at London 2012	06/12/2011
Coca-Cola have unveiled bold plans to recycle all clear PET plastic as part of their environmental commitments at the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Pioneering technology delivers Low Carbon Residential Development	06/12/2011
Willmott Dixon has recently completed the biggest residential development ever to use cross laminated timber.
Greenpeace ranks HP Top of the Class for Green Electronics	02/12/2011
Click to see why they thought HP were best, and also what they thought of the rest.
See the New Statutory Guidance on Best Value	02/12/2011
New statutory guidance lays out expectations of the way Local Authorities should work with third sector and small businesses in the current challenging economic climate.
CRC Underperformers could have helped themselves	02/12/2011
'Simplest of actions" could have saved the 800 lowest ranked CRC performers from a low place in the league table, and also saved money.
CRC nets Treasury £734M in first year alone	02/12/2011
League tables for the UK CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme show an estimated £734m cost for emissions related to the country's biggest business energy users.
Heart of the City - helping the city make a difference	02/12/2011
Heart of the City provides free support for businesses wanting to develop or expand their existing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme.
London's new climate change and water master plans	09/11/2011
The Mayor has published three environment strategies setting out his plans to make London a low carbon, highly resilient, and water-efficient city.
Siemens dives deeper into tidal energy with MCT deal	07/11/2011
Marine Current Turbines confirms Siemens has increased stake to 45 per cent as it prepares to approach investors to secure project finance.
Coke's Sustainability Role at the 2012 Olympics	03/11/2011
Watch a video of Coca-Cola discussing its activities as a sponsor of the London 2012 Olympics, and how the Games are focusing the company's efforts to become a more sustainable business.
Learning Legacy: London 2012 showcase for sustainable, safe and successful construction set to raise the bar of UK building industry	03/11/2011
A blueprint for the UK construction industry was launched on 17 October by the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) in a bid to maintain and replicate the high standards set by the London 2012 project.
Lessons learned on Olympic Park construction project to be shared across industry	27/10/2011
UK-GBC named as Sustainability Partner for ODA's London 2012 Learning Legacy Programme
Food for thought - how LOCOG aim to raise the bar in UK catering at the Olympics	28/09/2011
With just 10 months to go before the largest peace-time catering operation in the world begins in the UK, LOCOG Catering is planning feverishly. Much of the food that will be eaten at the Games by athletes, Olympic and Paralympic Family, press and broadcast members, workforce and spectators are being chosen, and producers are being selected to supply it.
Is hydrogen the future of motoring?	28/09/2011
The opening of the UK's first public refuelling station for hydrogen vehicles in Swindon is part of efforts to create a "hydrogen highway" along the M4 motorway.
Carmakers turn to green energy for assembly plants	20/09/2011
Wind turbines and solar panels are fast becoming familiar sights at car assembly plants as automakers slash carbon emissions not only of the models they produce, but along the whole production chain.
Central government clarifies how social, economic and environmental value should be considered in service, procurement and commissioning decisions	16/09/2011
New statutory guidance on the Best Value Duty from the Department for Community and Local Government sets out expectations of the way local authorities and other relevant bodies should work with voluntary and community groups and small businesses when facing difficult funding decisions
Olympic Delivery Authority takes the gold at CIPS Supply Management Awards 2011	15/09/2011
The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) reigned supreme at the CIPS Supply Management Awards 2011, taking home the top award for its work ahead of London 2012.
Most environmentally aware firms in the World highlighted - but none in the UK	15/09/2011
A report has identified 16 companies from across the developing world that are best showing how to grow profits at the same time as actively tackling environmental and social challenges.
Government rules out legal definition of sustainable development	13/09/2011
Ministers have turned down calls from MPs to introduce a legally binding definition of sustainable development as part of their overhaul of the planning system.
Changing matters at the dump: Nappy recycling centre to open	13/09/2011
The UK's first ever plant for recycling nappies is to open today. The facility, which will also recycle feminine hygiene and adult incontinence products, is the first of five planned over four years by Knowaste, an organisation which specialises in absorbent hygiene product (AHP) waste recycling
Bradford students' flats 'the greenest building on the planet'	13/09/2011
A £40 million student village at the University of Bradford has been voted the greenest on the planet as it opened today.
New Riba president hits out at 'bane' of procurement	13/09/2011
Inaugural speech by Angela Brady pledges reform while outgoing president attacks coalition
Accessibility and Celebrating the Paralympics	08/09/2011
Read more about the upcoming Paralympics in the Commission for a Sustainable London 2012's September 2011 newsletter
Increasing sustainability objectives for MoD suppliers	07/09/2011
More demand for ever increasing sustainability reporting and performance in tough economic conditions
Defra invites feedback on developing new indicators	05/09/2011
Defra is developing a new set of indicators to meet the Government's commitments to sustainable development.
Half a World Away - Can London match Sydney's "green games" legacy?	19/08/2011
Shaun McCarthy discusses his recent trip to the Sydney Olympic Park and how London might match up to Sydney's 'green games' legacy
Tarmac now a 'net user' of waste as consumption exceeds production	19/08/2011
Leading aggregrates firm Tarmac has reduced the amount of waste sent to disposal by 92% since 2004 and is now a "net user" of waste, according to its latest sustainability report.
Sustainable Procurement Down Under	17/08/2011
Australia is behind the UK but not wanting to be beaten, it is progressing fast, blogs AS director Shaun McCarthy
Action Sustainability's second annual sustainable procurement conference to take place in February 2012	16/08/2011
Following the success of 'Sustainable Procurement - The New Era' in February, we are thrilled to announce that the 2012 conference, entitled 'Sustainable Supply Chains - The Big Challenges' will take place on Thursday 9th February 2012 at Sainsbury's Headquarters in Holborn, London.
Multinational firms show an interest in supplier diversity	16/08/2011
Held on 7th June in London, Minority Supplier Development's (MSDUK) last supplier development day brought together over 60 delegates from corporate organisations and 50 ethnic minority businesses
"Ready to Supply the City" Procurer Roundtables; food and cleaning service	16/08/2011
The City of London's "Ready to Supply the City" programme is supporting hundreds of City fringe small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to sell into City-based firms.
The Olympics - £6bn worth of business to UK companies	16/08/2011
With less than a year to go until the Opening Ceremony of London 2012, the construction all major venues is complete and the first indicators are available on how successful the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) and London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games (LOCOG) are in meeting their sustainability objectives.
Developing local supply chains to benefit your business	16/08/2011
The City of London's neighbouring boroughs host a wealth of entrepreneurial and dynamic businesses that can provide City businesses looking to procure locally, with a variety of innovative opportunities.
Purchasing professionals from across the City and surrounding boroughs have benefited from free sustainable procurement training, thanks to the Supply Cross River project	16/08/2011
Over the past few months, the Supply Cross River programme has fully funded a number of Advanced Sustainable Procurement courses exclusively for procurement professionals in the 'Cross River' boroughs of City of London, Camden, Islington, Lambeth, Southwark and Westminster.
How the Olympics can help kick start your sustainable procurement	16/08/2011
Find out how to leverage the Power of the Games to kick start Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities in your business, including sustainable procurement
Going For Green	16/08/2011
London aims to break records with its sustainability plans for the 2012 Summer Olympics. With less than a year to go, are those ambitious goals still on track?
Construction firm trials hydrogen vehicles	11/08/2011
A construction firm is running a week-long trial of two hydrogen powered transits in an effort to cuts its carbon footprint.
BMW unveils electric car division	04/08/2011
German carmaker BMW has unveiled two new models to launch its electric motoring division BMWi.
Bosses get behind sustainable procurement	04/08/2011
Senior management is taking a greater interest in what their buyers are doing to develop sustainable procurement, according to research.
London 2012: Chemical company Dow funds stadium wrap	04/08/2011
Chemical company Dow is to fund and make the fabric wrap around the Olympic Stadium in east London.
PUMA publicly commits to eliminate hazardous chemicals across its entire supply chain by 2020	04/08/2011
Puma leaps ahead of Nike and Adidas in Detox Challenge
New wireless platform helps govt. businesses manage energy	03/08/2011
3e Technologies International (3eTI) is offering a new wireless platform to help federal and commercial building operators better control their systems to manage energy consumption.
Conversation Killer Queen - Shaun McCarthy's July Blog	01/08/2011
Shaun McCarthy discusses the Olympics One Year to Go celebrations and sustainability issues raised
Adidas releases list of authorised suppliers for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games	01/08/2011
List of authorised adidas suppliers - London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Study: Even for the skeptical, smart meters pay off	29/07/2011
Rolling out smart energy meters makes financial sense for utilities and customers even in regions where electricity costs are low, fossil fuel generation is high and the public is skeptical about climate change, according to a new report.
Olympics - One Year to Go	28/07/2011
Shaun McCarthy speaking on Radio 5 Live and BBC London one year before the London 2012 Olympics begin
Sustainable London 2012 - the final lap	27/07/2011
One year to go - read more in the Commission for a Sustainable London 2012's latest newsletter (July 2011)
Latest employment figures published by the Olympic Delivery Authority	21/07/2011
The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) has today published the final set of employment and skills figures for the Olympic Park and Olympic Village (snapshot at June 2011).
Public procurement 'Dragons' Den' highlights innovation	20/07/2011
Public sector procurement must enter a "new world" that takes full advantage of the innovative solutions available from small and medium enterprises, Cabinet Office minister Francis Maude has said.
McDonald's to open its largest eatery at Olympics	20/07/2011
McDonald's plans to launch its largest ever restaurant on the site of the main London 2012 Olympic site.
London 2012 Olympics: The Olympic Stadium made in Britain	19/07/2011
The grass came from Scunthorpe, the seats from Luton and the roof from Bolton. He could be talking about his new back garden but John Armitt, chairman of the Olympic Delivery Authority, is describing the forthcoming venue for the world’s biggest sporting event – and revealing the surprising truth that it was all built in Britain.
Co-op blows up a sustainable storm	15/07/2011
The Co-operative Group's (Co-op) operations were powered almost entirely by renewable energy in 2010.
Nike staff in Indonesia subjected to 'serious' physical and verbal abuse	15/07/2011
Factory staff paid 30p a day to make Nike trainers are routinely hit and abused by their bosses, the clothing giant has admitted.
Action Sustainability launches sustainable procurement tool	15/07/2011
Action Sustainability, a social enterprise with a mission to inspire sustainable procurement, has launched a simple online tool aimed at enabling organisations to do a quick self assessment against the requirements of the new standard BS 8903
Greenpeace links big brands to Chinese river pollution	15/07/2011
Suppliers to several big clothing brands are polluting two of China's main rivers with hazardous chemicals, according to Greenpeace.
Mayor of London smashes apprenticeships target!	15/07/2011
Mayor's campaign brings over 28,000 new Apprenticeships to London
London 2012 suppliers must take sustainability seriously	15/07/2011
Director of EcoEvents Sam Wilson has written an open letter to the industry warning suppliers their sustainability practices must stack up if they want to get a slice of the Olympic pie
Wayne Hemingway to design 100% recycled uniform for McDonald's	11/07/2011
McDonald's claims to be first UK company to commit to 'closed loop' recycled uniform, designed by Wayne Hemingway's Worn Again label in time for 2012 Olympics
Sustainable Supply Chain Recognition for M&S	07/07/2011
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has received an award for its collaborative efforts to increase sustainability in its supply chain.
State of the Environment Report for London - June 2011 - Just Released	07/07/2011
London's Environment Revealed is the first joint report on the State of the Environment in London, produced by the Greater London Authority, Environment Agency, Natural England and the Forestry Commission.
New Standards in Sustainable Procurement	06/07/2011
Most organisations have the potential to use their spending power to influence more sustainable behaviour - but few do. To really make progress, organisations need a common set of standards to work from, they also need significant behaviour change to consider wider aspects of procurement, innovation and assurance.
Developer influences supplier procurement	27/06/2011
Property developer British Land has succeeded in reducing its environmental impact through its suppliers' procurement practice.
Early engagement leads to NHS lighting innovation	27/06/2011
Rotherham NHS Trust used Forward Commitment Procurement to source innovative lighting solution
CERTIFICATION CONFIRMS AVIVA STADIUM STATUS AS SUSTAINABLE VENUE	27/06/2011
Aviva Stadium has achieved BS8901:2009 certification which confirms the Stadium's status as a sustainable venue operating a sustainability management system for all its events. Achieving certification within the first year of operation is a major achievement as Aviva Stadium is now amongst the first in the world to be certified to the standard which will increasingly become a requirement in the events industry going forward.
OLYMPIC DELIVERY AUTHORITY WINS PRESTIGIOUS ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD	27/06/2011
Work by the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) to minimise the environmental impact of new venues and infrastructure for the London 2012 Games won the prestigious Sir Peter Parker Award at last night's 2011 Business Commitment to the Environment (BCE) Environmental Leadership Awards ceremony in London.
Sustainability is key to business success	21/06/2011
In the wake of the recession, sustainable development in becoming increasingly important as a way of measuring and planning growth, according to PwC's Annual Global CEO Survey.
Sustainability success for Carillion in industry green awards	16/06/2011
Leading support services and construction company Carillion is celebrating after topping its sector and gaining Platinum status in the prestigious Business in the Community Corporate Responsibility Index as well as coming in the top ten in the Sunday Times Best Green Companies awards.
WRAP unveils plans to save economy £2 billion	15/06/2011
Ambitious plans to save seven million tonnes of CO2, prevent three million tonnes of waste and save the UK economy almost £2billion were unveiled today by WRAP, the organisation working with UK Governments to improve resource efficiency.
M&S cuts waste, emissions and energy use to save cash	13/06/2011
Marks & Spencer made £70 million efficiency savings last year as a result of its corporate social responsibility strategy known as 'Plan A'.
Skanska first in Sunday Times green companies 2011	13/06/2011
Action Sustainability congratulates Skanska for achieving first place in the Sunday Times green companies award 2011.
Tool hire firm helps suppliers with sustainability	09/06/2011
Speedy Hire, a construction equipment rental and support services firm, has launched a strategy to help suppliers meet its sustainability requirements.
Olympics Golden Torch Revealed	08/06/2011
London 2012 Olympic Games organisers have revealed the Olympic torch, which resembles an expensive, designer cheesegrater, but have admitted defeat in their attempts to make it as energy efficient as possible.
Siemens creates 340 renewable energy jobs	08/06/2011
About 340 renewable energy jobs are to be created by engineering and technology firm Siemens.
PUMA Announces Results of Unprecedented Environmental Profit & Loss	02/06/2011
With the announcement of initial results from the developing Environmental Profit & Loss Account (E P&L), the Sportlifestyle company PUMA and the PPR Group's sustainability initiative, PPR HOME, have disclosed that raw material production accounts for the highest relative impacts of Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) and Water Consumption within PUMA's operations and supply chain.
Nature 'is worth billions' to UK	02/06/2011
The UK's parks, lakes, forests and wildlife are worth billions of pounds to the economy, says a major report.
Government calls for construction procurement rethink	01/06/2011
The UK government's Construction Strategy, published by the Cabinet Office yesterday, has called for sweeping reforms in the way the public sector buys construction services to increase value for money.
Embedded sustainability: A revolution in business	01/06/2011
Chris Laszlo and Nadya Zhexembayeva provide fresh insights from Embedded Sustainability: The Next Big Competitive Advantage, a book described by one CEO as "a magnificent and highly readable tour de force of business strategy and innovation that shows how sustainability is a natural and important progression in thinking about business value".
Case Study: Natural England's carbon reduction story	01/06/2011
Paul Hinds, Head of Sustainability at Natural England, describes its progress in reducing its carbon emissions, using mostly simple low cost measures to achieve estimated savings of £1.75 million a year.
Suppliers invited to build MoD housing contracts	23/05/2011
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is engaging with suppliers early to innovate in housing maintenance and management contracts to be awarded next year.
Live and Dangerous - What is a 'green job' anyway?	23/05/2011
Shaun McCarthy discusses his first experience of a live webinar and the issue of 'green jobs'.
Supply managers should heed government carbon commitments	20/05/2011
The UK government's decision to halve carbon dioxide emissions by 2027 offers procurement managers a strong signal to ensure climate change is on their suppliers' agenda.
Free consultancy support to encourage eco-innovation in your supply chain	20/05/2011
Are you a purchasing professional based in the South East? You may be eligible for 8 days of free consultancy from our team of sustainable procurement experts.
Chris Huhne briefs MPs on long-term carbon target	18/05/2011
The energy secretary has committed the UK to halving carbon emissions by 2025, from 1990 levels, and changing the way that the country produces energy.
Sustainability Now virtual exhibition and conference opens tomorrow	17/05/2011
Free to attend virtual conference and exhibition focusing on sustainability in construction, architecture and property
Events industry on starting blocks to tackle waste with help from new free tool	17/05/2011
The events sector, which is being encouraged to take action on sustainability issues, will be able to do so easily and efficiently thanks to a new planning tool launching today.
Government responds to embedding sustainable development inquiry	16/05/2011
In its response to the Environmental Audit Committee's inquiry, the Government stresses its commitment to mainstream sustainable development, while taking a new approach building on the work of the Sustainable Development Commission.
Cameron intervenes to settle row over emissions targets	16/05/2011
David Cameron has moved to resolve a Cabinet row over the UK's climate change targets, which will see drastic cuts in greenhouse gas emissions to 2027 and an overhaul of the way energy is produced.
'Guide' produced to help governments mainstream sustainable development	16/05/2011
In its final report before its closure on 31st March, the Sustainable Development Commission drew on its experience over the last decade to offer help to current and future governments successfully meet the challenge of mainstreaming sustainable development.
Corporate sustainability awards to create best practice exchange	16/05/2011
The first ever Guardian Sustainable Business Awards' winners, to be announced on 26th May, will establish a best practice exchange for corporate sustainability.
The Greenest Government Ever: One Year On - Latest blog from Jonathon Porritt	11/05/2011
Jonathon Porritt assesses the Coalition Government's performance for its first year in office
'Green' testing centre officially opened today in North East	09/05/2011
A TESTING centre for green energy and sustainable manufacturing will be officially opened today in a bid to improve the region's status as a science-based energy hub.
Electric avenue or gasoline alley?	03/05/2011
Shaun McCarthy discusses the transport debate in his new blog for supplymanagement.com
City food industry firms recognised for their sustainability achievements	03/05/2011
Sodexo, Partners in Purchasing, Brakes, CH&Co, BaxterStorey and Pret a Manger are amongst the firms recognised.
Small companies from the 'City Fringe' describe their experience of supplying to City firms	03/05/2011
The article detailed their experiences in seeking out and winning City contracts.
The City of London's new Local Procurement Charter calls for more local sourcing	03/05/2011
The Charter calls on developers and construction firms to source 10% of goods and services related to City developments and works, from small and medium enterprises based in the City Fringe.
Businesses encouraged to apply for a Dragon Award	27/04/2011
Awards recognising and celebrating community engagement in Greater London
New Purchasing Toolkit aims to help City firms 'buy local'	27/04/2011
City of London Corporation publishes new Local Purchasing Toolkit
"Ready to Supply the City" helping City firms to benefit from local procurement	27/04/2011
15 City firms already taking part and many more considering joining them
A treeless genius way to reduce global deforestation	26/04/2011
Environmental, sustainable and uniquely designed, giant size sticky notes offering an alternative way to preventing deforestation.
Olympic Velodrome hailed as a sustainable icon	26/04/2011
The Olympic Velodrome stadium has been hailed as a sustainable highlight of the construction phase of the London 2012 Games.
Naturesafe Wins Queens Award for Enterprise	21/04/2011
Naturesave has been awarded the Queens Award For Enterprise in the Sustainable Development category for 2011.
London 2012 issues first sustainability report	21/04/2011
London 2012 has issued its first full sustainability report (A blueprint for change) covering the whole London 2012 programme for the calendar year 2010.
Olympic Park & Village workforce reaches 12,600 - latest employment figures published by the Olympic Delivery Authority	20/04/2011
Latest employment figures published by the Olympic Delivery Authority
Small businesses not embracing green market opportunities according to research by the Carbon Trust	18/04/2011
Small businesses not embracing green market opportunities according to research by the Carbon Trust
New report reviews progress towards UK sustainable food policy	18/04/2011
New report reviews progress towards UK sustainable food policy
Scottish political party manifestos stress sustainable procurement	18/04/2011
Alex Salmond has pledged to introduce a sustainable procurement bill to support the wider use of social and environmental benefit clauses in public sector contracts.
Sustainability Efforts of an Olympic Organiser Questioned	14/04/2011
The organiser of London 2012 operations to support events happening outside of the main Olympic sites has been urged to improve its sustainable procurement standards.
The Dangers of Specifying 'How'...	13/04/2011
Shaun McCarthy discusses why it's important as purchasers not to be tempted to be too prescriptive when specifying sustainability requirements
Supplier helps Waitrose find a cool solution	12/04/2011
Waitrose procurement team has secured supplier investment to develop new refrigeration technology that avoids using a lot of harmful chemicals.
Sustainable Olympic Goal Finally Within Sight?	11/04/2011
Shaun McCarthy, chair of the Commission for a Sustainable London2012, talks about the Commission's latest Annual Review. With less than 500 days to go, will the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games be the greenest Games ever?
New DEFRA report examines carbon emissions	04/04/2011
The latest report from DEFRA reminds us that the health impacts of emissions from diesel engines can sometimes outweigh the carbon benefits
Sustainable Business - The Event returns to the NEC	30/03/2011
Find out more about Sustainable Business - The Event, to be held at the NEC on 24-26 May 2011
From tiny acorns...	28/03/2011
Read Shaun McCarthy of Action Sustainability's blog in SupplyManagement.com on the first ever Action Sustainability 'Sustainable Procurement' conference in February, in which he considers the refreshing way that the sector was discussed at the event
Letter to Supply Management, March 2011	28/03/2011
Read the letter from Shaun McCarthy and Russell Foster (Directors of Action Sustainability), sent to Supply Management in March 2011 and countersigned by contemporaries such as Peter Head (Arup), Andy MacAskill (Skanska), Tony Gale (GE Corporate), Nigel McKay (Bovis Lend Lease UK) and Graham Edgell (Morgan Sindall Group)
2011 Procurement Leaders' Awards	25/03/2011
Find out which companies have been shortlisted for the 2011 Awards, which take place on 23 May in London
London 2012's groundbreaking work on inclusion and health should not go to waste, warns independent Commission	25/03/2011
Read more about the latest report to be published by the Commission for a Sustainable London 2012 on the review of the approach to inclusion and healthy living across the Olympic programme
Green Product Standards ready by end of March 2011	25/03/2011
Paul Snell of SupplyManagement.com outlines how specifications to help public sector buyers purchase more sustainable products will be in place by the end of this month, the UK government has announced
More Voices from Action Sustainability's February Conference	25/03/2011
More highlights from Action Sustainability's conference held in February 2011, where Peter Head delivered a fascinating keynote speech on Future Models for a Sustainable World
Join our Linkedin Group to access relevant articles	25/03/2011
Become a member of the Linkedin Group "Action Sustainability" for links to news articles, networking opportunities and knowledge sharing.
Launch of NEW CIRIA Guide to Sustainable Procurement	23/03/2011
Find out more about the new CIRIA guide, written by Cathy Berry and Shaun McCarthy of Action Sustainability
Time to "own" Sustainable Procurement	11/03/2011
The secret behind sustainable procurement is that for all that it sounds like procurement driving the sustainable agenda, that frequently just isn't the case.
'The Pod' sees 2.5 million British children engaged in sustainability ahead of London 2012	11/03/2011
Analysis carried out by external experts has shown that 2.5 million school children across Britain have become involved in EDF Energy's vision for a more sustainable future through its Schools Programme 'The Pod.'
Larry's Fish is "Greener" than PM's	04/03/2011
Fish served up to ministers and staff in Downing Street is set to be less sustainable than the food given to Larry the Number 10 cat, campaigners have claimed
Launch of Sustainable Procurement in Construction Guide on 5 April 2011	03/03/2011
Find out more about the launch of the new SP guide to be held at the Cube in Manchester
Corporate Responsibility Reporting Site For Australasia Launched	03/03/2011
Net Balance and CorporateRegister.com are pleased to announce the launch of AustraliaReporting.com - the 'go-to' place for corporate responsibility reporting in the region.
Announcement on Mainstreaming Sustainable Development across Government	03/03/2011
Nick Clegg and Caroline Spelman yesterday announced new plans to help mainstream Sustainable Development across Government.
Sustainable Business - The Event returns to the NEC in May 2011	03/03/2011
Read more about Sustainable Business which takes place in Birmingham on 24-26 May 2011
Sustainable Procurement: The New Era is Here - Voices from the first Action Sustainability Conference	25/02/2011
Watch videos of some of the speakers and their views on hot topics relating to sustainable procurement and find out what's coming up in our next enewsletter
Vacancies at Institute for Sustainability	25/02/2011
The IfS is recruiting to a number of newly-created posts working across a range of innovative projects
Bank to Block Unethical Suppliers from its "Procurement Universe"	25/02/2011
Find out more about Danske Bank Group and their commitment to screen its entire supply base for sustainability before the end of 2011 (Taken from SupplyManagement.com, February 2011)
Action Sustainability's new BS8903 Diagnostic Tool	25/02/2011
How well positioned is your organisation to embed sustainable procurement?
Launch of Action Sustainability full training programme for 2011	25/02/2011
Read more about AS's full How to be Great at Sustainable Procurement programme for 2011, including the launch of a new course that will focus on Supplier Diversity and Local Procurement and the new 2-hour Breakfast Seminars
Saving the World, One Chain at a Time	22/02/2011
Read Shaun McCarthy's article that appeared in Jan/Feb's edition of "Supply Chain Europe", where he puts the spotlight on the new sustainable procurement guidance - BS 8903 - and the framework this proposes to business for managing sustainable procurement
Interview with George Martin, Head of Sustainable Development at Willmott Dixon	11/02/2011
Supply Management interviews George Martin, head of sustainable development at Willmott Dixon who spoke at this years Sustainable Procurement - The New Era conference run by Action Sustainability on 10th February 2011
Interview with Luca Guzzabocca, procurement director at Banca Monte Dei Paschi Di Siena	11/02/2011
Supply Management interviews Luca Guzzabocca, procurement director at Banca Monte Dei Paschi Di Siena who spoke at this years Sustainable Procurement The New conference on 10th February 2011
Interview with Andy MacAskill, Supply Chain Director, Skanska	11/02/2011
Supply Management interviews Andy MacAskill from Skanska at the Action Sustainability conference Sustainable Procurement - The New Era on 10th February 2011
Interview with Shaun McCarthy, Director, Action Sustainability	11/02/2011
Supply Management interviews Shaun McCarthy, Director at Action Sustainability at the Action Sustainability conference Sustainable Procurement - The New Era on 10th February 2011
National office survey finds managers failing to go green	11/02/2011
Read how most office workers have little or no confidence in their managers when it comes to making their workplaces greener, a national survey has found.
Vacancy at the Commission for a Sustainable London 2012	08/02/2011
Find out how you can apply for the role of Team Leader.
Launch of the City of London's 2011 Heart of the City Programme	03/02/2011
Invitation to attend the Lord Mayor's Briefings in March.
Launch of new publication "The Sustainable Procurement Guide: Procuring Sustainably Using BS 8903"	03/02/2011
Find out more about the exciting new guide written by Action Sustainability, which takes you through the BS 8903 framework.
The Role of Procurement in implementing the Equality Act 2010	03/02/2011
Discover how the role that procurement plays in the implementation of the Equality Act 2010 is becoming more defined.
Sustainable Procurement - A New Era	03/02/2011
Find out more about Shaun McCarthy's plans for Action Sustainability's first Sustainable Procurement conference on 10 February 2011.
Sustainable Procurement Yields Returns	01/02/2011
Read about the report stating half of large businesses have saved money as a result of carbon management programmes in their supply chains.
Electronics Firms Struggle to Grasp Chinese Suppliers' Water Impacts	17/01/2011
Discover China's water challenges and supply chain risks, and what it will take to improve supply chain performance.
The Mayor's draft Climate Change Mitigation and Energy Strategy and Municipal and Business Waste Management Strategies are available for consultation	17/01/2011
Tell the Mayor of London what you think of his plans for CCME and Waste.
2010 Winter Games more than green Games; set new bar for large sporting events	20/12/2010
Read the final Sustainability report that highlights environmental, social and economic legacies.
An insight into the Sustainable Innovation Conference 2010	20/12/2010
Download 15 free videos on sustainable innovation.
Whitbread publishes sustainable hospitality report	20/12/2010
Discover the leisure giant's ten recommendations for action.
On track for a sustainable Games - BT helps create a valuable and inspiring London 2012 legacy	14/12/2010
Find out how BT is fulfilling its ambition to leave a lasting, sustainable legacy beyond the London 2012 Games.
BT Considers Shifting Service Fleet to Electric Vehicles	30/11/2010
BT has become the latest corporate giant to announce it is to deploy electric vehicles as part of its fleet in an effort to curb transport emissions and running costs.
United Utilities wins more business through sustainable procurement practices	30/11/2010
Read about United Utilities' Supply Chain Strategy and how it achieved £6m of annual savings.
London 2012 Olympic Games and Sustainable Procurement	30/11/2010
Learn how the Olympic Delivery Authority has delivered positive environmental impacts through the use of strict sustainability standards in the procurement of concrete for the Olympic build.
Impact of City businesses in Addressing Social Disadvantage: 2010 Update	30/11/2010
Discover how much the City and the wider financial and professional services sector gave to local communities in 2009.
Positive results from City of London's "Meet the Buyer" Event in March 2010	30/11/2010
Find out more about the progress City firms are making as a result of attending the City of London event in association with Action Sustainability.
How to Create Competitive Advantage through Sustainable Procurement	30/11/2010
Last chance to book on the City of London's Business Breakfast, designed to help you get a better understanding of the requirements of BS 8903.
New Sustainable Procurement Publication Specifically for the Construction Sector	30/11/2010
Discover more about the new CIRIA publication to help the Construction Sector get to grips with the requirements of BS 8903: Principles and Framework for Sustainable Procurement.
Free Procurement Matching Service for Large City Firms	29/11/2010
Find out more about the new service for procurers, supply chain managers and buyers that will save firms time and money.
GE To Boost Electric Vehicle Fleet By 25K	17/11/2010
Learn how GE have made a commitment to electrify their fleet.
A warm welcome to new team members!	09/11/2010
Action Sustainability is delighted to welcome Martin Sykes and Mark Turner who are joining the team as Associate Consultants, and Fiona Humphries, our new Operations Manager.
New publication unveils win-win approach to buying from the developing world	08/11/2010
Read more about a new publication from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) and Traidcraft.
Sustainable Procurement: The New Era, 10th February 2011, London	17/11/2010
Action Sustainability brings you a one-day prestigious conference on sustainable procurement.
Golden Bear goes green to meet London 2012 sustainability goals	01/11/2010
Discover how a small toy manufacturer won the contract to supply the official toy mascots - Wenlock and Mandeville - for the London 2012 Olympics.
Gov. Schwarzenegger Signs Legislation to Combat Human Trafficking	15/10/2010
Understand how California requires major retail sellers and manufacturers to disclose their voluntary efforts to eradicate slavery and human trafficking from their supply chain.
Shaun McCarthy on the importance of sustainability in the supply chain	15/10/2010
Read Shaun McCarthy's interview with Louisa Boyle, senior staff writer of Procurement Leaders.
Government of Canada introduces Sustainable Development Strategy	08/10/2010
Discover how Canada's new federal strategy provides a government-wide approach to improve environmental sustainability.
Higgins resigns as chief executive of ODA	29/09/2010
Read about David Higgins decision to resign from his post at the ODA to become Chief Executive of Network Rail.
Green light for £30m London sustainability centre	29/09/2010
Learn how Siemens has been given the go ahead for a sustainability centre in London's Docklands.
Being responsible can be award winning	24/09/2010
Find out about both the City of London's Sustainable Procurement award and the GLA Responsible Procurement Awards. Application deadlines are approaching!
Instant access to a wide and diverse range of local SMEs who can add value to your supply chain	24/09/2010
Find out more about CompeteFor and how this can help you address the sustainable procurement challenge.
Category specific sustainable procurement guides available for City businesses	24/09/2010
Find out more about the guidance developed by the Financial Services Corporate Responsibility Working Group, and how this can help you develop more sustainable supply chains.
Enhancing your firm's reputation through a consistent approach to sustainable procurement	22/09/2010
Discover more about BS 8903: Principles and Framework for Procuring Sustainably and the implications this will have for City businesses.
Carbon Reduction Commitment - what does this mean for procurers?	22/09/2010
Understand how procurement can be a key tool in the delivery of your CRC targets
Giving GSA Retrofits More Bang for the Stimulus Buck	22/09/2010
Learn how energy efficiency has been elevated to top priority for government-owned buildings in the USA.
Proctor & Gamble - Announcement of New Sustainability Vision	22/09/2010
Discover how P&G will announce "a new vision for sustainability" in a global webcast
Coke Bottler Showcase Green Plants	20/09/2010
Read about the new Coca Cola plant in Northern Ireland that will cut CO2 emissions by up to 66%
Tesco Dairy Farmers to Receive Better Prices	20/09/2010
Find out how farmers will be paid more for the milk they supply to Tesco.
Your Chance to be a Sustainability Volunteer at London 2012	20/09/2010
Applications have opened for volunteers for the Olympic and Paralympic Games
Brilliant Boxel Pavilion is Built From 2,000 Beer Boxes	17/09/2010
Learn how students from Germany developed and built a pavilion out of old beer crates.
Unilever introduces carbon emissions calculator	17/09/2010
Read about the online greenhouse gas calculator developed by Unilever aimed at helping suppliers measure their carbon emissions.
Durham University's sustainable procurement successes	17/09/2010
Find out about Durham University's progress and achievements in sustainable procurement over the last 5 years
ParalympicsGB Go Green with EDF Energy to mark two years to go	08/09/2010
Discover how charity ParalympicsGB are working with EDF Energy to create the greenest training camps possible
A new era, a new standard	23/08/2010
Discover why Shaun McCarthy says embedding behavioural change in the long term requires a common language, understanding and systems
Towards a One Planet Olympic and Paralympic Games	16/08/2010
Discover how BT are working with LOCOG to help ensure London 2012 is truly sustainable
Time to focus on the green Olympic legacy	10/08/2010
Understand why more must be done to ensure the Olympics zone is sustainable after the Games
Online tender scheme saves Devon £140,000 in paper and staff	04/08/2010
Learn how Devon County Council are making savings since setting up its online procurement tool
Joint buying scheme saves housing trust £2.5 million	03/08/2010
Find out how a joint procurement project between two social housing groups has led to savings of £1.5 million since 2008
Review of the socio-economic benefits of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games	03/08/2010
Download the fifth report from the London Development Agency and partners and learn about the work they are doing to create a socio-economic legacy for the 2012 Games.
Two years to deliver a sustainable 2012	28/07/2010
Read more about Shaun McCarthy's thoughts on how sustainable London 2012 will be
Jonathan Porritt condemns the decision to axe the Sustainable Development Commission	27/07/2010
Read Jonathan Porritt's blog and learn why he thinks the SDC should not be axed
Government axes UK sustainability watchdog	27/07/2010
Discover why the Sustainable Development Commission is being axed in the Government spending cuts
How do you recycle a jumbo jet?	22/07/2010
Learn about how aircraft are recycled
Olympic Delivery Authority pledges to save £27 million	21/07/2010
Find out about the Olympic Delivery Authority making £27 million procurement savings to help it respond to the public sector deficit
Empire State Building goes green, one window at a time	21/07/2010
Discover how replacing the windows on the Empire State Buiding are making the building greener
No growth in total global CO2 emissions in 2009	20/07/2010
Download the report from the Netherlands Environment Agency and learn about the rate of carbon emissions in the recession
£8m to create UK's first city-wide reuse and repair service	15/07/2010
Discover how funding going to the London Community Resource Network will create the world's largest 'reuse network'
Why green space matters for health and wellbeing	07/07/2010
Download the report from Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment and read more about using local spaces to tackle inequality and improve health
The Ethical Consumer Magazine finds that outdoor gear is 'environmentally toxic'	07/07/2010
Find out how environmentally friendly outdoor gear is in this a report by the Ethical Consumer Magazine
Do we need a Chartered Institute of CSR?	06/07/2010
Discover how CSR managers are calling for the creation of new professional body to help them make it to the board room
Botswana launches local sourcing scheme	01/07/2010
Learn how the Government in Botswana is using their procurement to benefit local suppliers
Enter the dragon	01/07/2010
Read more about the new Green Dragons events from Action Sustainability
Company chiefs commit to sustainability despite recession	01/07/2010
Learn about how CEOs believe that sustainability is vital for the success of companies despite the economic climate
London air pollution 'worst in Europe'	29/06/2010
Learn about how Britain faces court cases and unlimited fines after dangerous levels of minute particles breach EU level
A Fairer London: The 2010 Living Wage in London	23/06/2010
Learn about the London Living Wage 2010 and how it is calculated
Commission for a Sustainable London 2012 appoints new Commissioners	21/06/2010
Learn about the new Commissioners appointed to the Commission for a Sustainable London 2012
The sustainable challenge for Olympics 2012	21/06/2010
Discover how sustainable London 2012 is on the construction of different buildings from Shaun McCarthy, Chair of a Commission for a Sustainable London 2012
Responsible Procurement eLearning Tool	18/06/2010
Learn how the Greater London Authority (GLA) group's e-learning toolkit will help businesses understand responsible procurement.
HSBC to insist suppliers boost sustainability	17/06/2010
Financial services company HSBC is to put more pressure on suppliers to improve their sustainability and environmental performance.
Selling to the City	17/06/2010
Understand how the Selling to the City programme is providing support for both SMEs and City businesses
Sustainable Procurement: Surprising Trends Emerge in New Economic Times	17/06/2010
Discover how organisations are embracing sustainable procurement in times of economic downturn
Bribery Act 2010	17/06/2010
Find out how the new Bribery Act impacts procurement in businesses
GLA buying held as shining example	15/06/2010
Learn about how an auditor has praised the Greater London Authority Group's responsible procurement practises
London Olympics 2012 could flunk golden chance to be green	15/06/2010
Watch a video of Shaun McCarthy, Chair of the Commission for a Sustainable London 2012, at the Olympic Park and discover the strengths and weaknesses of London 2012 plans to be the 'world's first sustainable Olympics'
Vodafone sets out carbon-cutting strategy	15/06/2010
Learn how Vodaphone are aiming to cut carbon emissions by fifty percent by 2020 in a joint strategy with their suppliers
Food Standards Agency: Qualitative research to explore people's use of food labelling information	08/06/2010
Download the report from the Food Standards Agency and learn about people's use of food labelling information
Lessons needed for the 'Green Economy'	03/06/2010
Discover how the progress on the sustanability of London 2012 from Shaun McCarthy, Chair of the Commission for a Sustainable London 2012
Working To Deliver A Green Legacy For London 2012	03/06/2010
Learn about the Environment Agency's visit to the Lower Lea Valley, home of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, to see how the sustainability of the area is improving
Concern over 2012 Olympic Park legacy promise	03/06/2010
Discover about the London 2012 sustainability performance so far and concerns over some of the broader legacy plans
Call for adoption of common sustainability scorecard	27/05/2010
Learn about the need for a standardised scorecard and how public and private sector organisations evaluate the sustainability of their suppliers
Commission for a Sustainable London 2012 - Annual Review 2009	27/05/2010
Download the Annual Review 2009 from the Commission for a Sustainable London 2012 and learn about their findings on the London 2012 sustainability programme
Sustainable Procurement: Surprising Trends Emerge in New Economic Times	27/05/2010
Learn about surprising trends in sustainable procurement during the current economic climate
Major firms commit to supply chain carbon management	13/05/2010
Download the 2010 Supply Chain Report from the Carbon Disclosure Project and learn why more than 50% of firms surveyed will deselect suppliers that fail to manage their carbon emissions
Ministry of Defence launches sustainable procurement strategy	01/04/2010
Learn how the Ministry of Defence plans to work with its suppliers on developing renewable technologies to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels in conflict areas
Sustainability toolkit launched for NHS	01/04/2010
Find out how a new online toolkit developed by the Sustainable Development Commission is helping NHS trusts generate environmental, health and economic benefits
Changes to Defra funded support on sustainable procurement in England	26/03/2010
Find out how WRAP are taking over management of Defra funded support on sustainable procurement
Sustainable procurement - beyond the Flexible Framework?	19/03/2010
Discover how two new documents could enable your organisation to take the next step in implementing sustainable procurement
Sustainable Olympics: oxymoron or reality?	09/03/2010
Shaun McCarthy, Chair of the Commission for a Sustainable London 2012 and Director of Action Sustainability, explains how London's Olympics can be "the most sustainable Games ever"
M&S extends Plan A sustainable sourcing commitments	09/03/2010
Find out how Marks & Spencer plans to ensure full traceability of all the raw materials it purchases and work with all its suppliers to achieve best practice in sustainability
Apple tackles child labour	05/03/2010
Learn how transparency in measurement and reporting is enabling Apple to address the use of child labour in its supply chain
Careless government spending threatens wild fish survival	05/03/2010
Find out how a proposed new bill will ensure public sector fish procurement conforms to Marine Stewardship Council standards
Iceland handles budget cuts through sustainable procurement	19/02/2010
Find out how Reykjavic is implementing GPP to deliver substantial cost savings with the help of ICLEI's Procura+ Sustainable Procurement Campaign
Seven PepsiCo Plants in UK Achieve Zero Waste	19/02/2010
Discover how efficient waste management practices have enabled PepsiCo to achieve zero waste to landfill at seven of their UK manufacturing plants
Participants needed for UN's Sustainable Value Chains Pilot	19/02/2010
Learn how your organisation could be involved in the development of a capability framework for sustainable value chains
England 2018 targets sustainability	15/02/2010
Find out how England's World Cup bid team plan to differentiate their proposal with plans to follow the Olympics sustainability legacy
Sutton adopt One Planet Action Plan	15/02/2010
Download Sutton's One Planet Action Plan; a strategy for Sutton to be the most sustainable borough in the UK
Dulux cuts carbon and water footprint of paint in half	11/02/2010
Learn how a 3 year collaboration with Forum for the Future and Carillion has enabled Dulux to measure and reduce the whole life costs of its paint
BBC launches first apprenticeship scheme	11/02/2010
Discover why the BBC is launching an apprenticeship programme to capture knowledge and experience from London's diverse communities
Strategic Partnerships commit to sustainable procurement	09/02/2010
The Government's Policy through Procurement (PtP) Action Plan aims to harness public procurement to achieve key sustainability policy objectives. Find out how Local Strategic Partnerships are leading the way
London 2012: a catalyst for sustainable waste management practice?	09/02/2010
Discover why Shaun McCarthy, Chair of the Commission for a Sustainable London 2012, believes that the Olympics are setting a new benchmark for sustainable waste management
Procurement key to sustainable tourism	09/02/2010
Learn how a Greek tourist resort is incorporating sustainable procurement into its groundbreaking Green Programme
Kraft to honour Cadbury's Fairtrade commitments	08/02/2010
Learn how sustainability is set to play a key role in Kraft's sourcing strategy, following the acquisition of Cadbury
Procurement profession takes the lead on tackling climate change	29/01/2010
Find out how leading private and public sector organisations are using procurement to make a fundamental impact on carbon emissions
London pioneers city-wide carbon reduction across public procurement	29/01/2010
Discover how London will become the first city to unilaterally measure and reduce its carbon footprint across public sector procurement
Could you join the Commission for a Sustainable London 2012?	28/01/2010
The Commission for a Sustainable London 2012 is looking to appoint new Commissioners with high-level expertise of sustainability or a related area, a track record of working in the field and knowledge and experience of delivering environmental, social or sustainable development assurance programmes. If this sounds like you, read more information here
Winning approach to sustainable procurement and the developing world	14/01/2010
Download new guidance from CIPS and Traidcraft on how to minimise risks in developing world supply chains
New initiative led by the Cross River Partnership helping local businesses procure more sustainably	13/01/2010
Learn more about the Supply Cross River initiative and how your organisation can benefit from free help and support in embedding sustainability in your supply chain
A new British Standard for Sustainable Procurement	13/01/2010
Discover more about BS 8903: Principles and Framework for procuring sustainably
HSBC promotes partnership working with local supplier	13/01/2010
Discover how large corporates are encouraging sustainable development in their supply chains through the 'Heart of the City' mentoring programme
Addressing supply chain risks and opportunities in Financial Services procurement	13/01/2010
Find out more about the Financial Services Corporate Responsibility (CR) Group, its role, and the benefits of a collaborative approach in tackling CR issues in procurement
McDonald's seeks to cut cows' methane emissions	12/01/2010
McDonald's has launched an innovative project to measure and reduce the greenhouse gas emissions through its supply chain. Click here to find out more
Unilever dumps supplier following Greenpeace report	08/01/2010
Find out how failing to mitigate sustainability risks in your supply chain could dent your organisation's reputation
The new Single Equalities Bill and how it impacts procurement	08/01/2010
Understand how this Bill aims to tackle discrimination, and the implications this will have on procurement professionals
Sky's the limit for broadcasting giant	08/01/2010
Discover how Sky is collaborating with Global Action Plan to help its SME suppliers to reduce their environmental impacts
SDC report links sustainable food procurement to health benefits	08/01/2010
Learn how following public sector guidelines for sustainable food procurement will create socio-economic, environmental and health benefits
Sustainable procurement CAN improve your career	09/12/2009
Using sustainable procurement to achieve your career aspirations.
Interested in influencing sustainable procurement in the construction?	09/12/2009
CIRIA in association with Action Sustainability is currently developing new sustainable procurement guidance for the construction industry. Find out more about this leading-edge industry guidance and how you can get involved
Have you switched on to the benefits of using remanufactured goods?	08/12/2009
Understand how remanufactured products can make a significant contribution to your triple bottom line, saving carbon and material resources, reducing costs and creating jobs.
Skanska leads on sustainable procurement	03/12/2009
Download Skanska's new sustainable procurement policy and learn from Andrew MacAskill, Skanska's Supply Chain Director why Skanska is determined to become the leading green project developer and contractor
Public spending cuts could wreck the green agenda	03/12/2009
Learn why Whitehall's first chief construction adviser believes the government needs to take the lead in developing low-carbon technologies and reducing waste through procurement
London goes for gold at the low-carbon Olympics	03/12/2009
Find out how the Olympic organisers will mitigate the 2 million tonnes of carbon that the Games will produce
Diageo drinks to sustainable procurement success	02/12/2009
Download Diageo's 2009 Corporate Citizenship Report, and learn how the organisation is placing responsible sourcing at the heart of its business
London 2012s green build on track	02/12/2009
Discover the sustainability highlights from the London 2012 construction project and how it is leaving a legacy for embedding sustainability in future building projects
ITV 'must do more on sustainable procurement'	02/12/2009
Discover how ITV plans to include procurement staff on a new sustainability board and work with key suppliers to improve sustainability throughout its supply chain
Water Footprint: from awareness to policy	02/12/2009
Join leading organisations including WWF and Coca-Cola in sharing resources across the Water Footprint Network
Sainsbury's to cut one-third of carbon emissions from fridges	02/12/2009
Discover how Sainsbury's joins M&S at the top of the green league table for UK supermarkets
Ministry of Justice wins top sustainability award	02/12/2009
Learn how the Ministry of Justice has been recognised for its groundbreaking procurement solution for recycled prison mattresses
CDP launches global water disclosure initiative	02/12/2009
Find out how the new water disclosure project from CDP will help you evaluate the water impacts of your supply chain
London 2012 silver medal for carbon management	02/12/2009
Discover why Shaun McCarthy believes London 2012 could inspire the development of new standards for embodied energy in construction
Apprenticeship boost for Londoners	18/11/2009
Understand more about why London businesses have been called to invest in apprentices.
London organisations divert enough waste to fill 8 Royal Albert Halls	18/11/2009
Learn more about which organisations in the capital are continuing to put sustainability at the top of their agenda
Targets and benefits of Green Public Procurement in the UK	18/11/2009
Find out more about the EU target for 50% of all public sector procurement tenders to be "green" by 2010.
New CEO of IEMA announced	11/11/2009
Find out how IEMA's new CEO will execute the organisation's vision for the next five years
Responsible procurement creates hundreds of Capital jobs	02/11/2009
Download the Mayor of London's report on the GLA group's progress towards responsible procurement and learn from best practise case studies
Scottish Government launches Sustainable Procurement Action Plan	30/10/2009
Understand how a new 10 step action plan will embed sustainability into public procurement in Scotland
CSR ambitions	30/10/2009
Learn how to match your CSR strategy to your business drivers, with this simple framework from Shaun McCarthy, Director of Action Sustainability
IBM delves into supply chain evaluation	23/10/2009
Understand how collecting and analysing information from your supply chain could reduce your costs by 8-12 percent
Update on progress towards a Defra single resource efficiency body	23/10/2009
Learn how Defra's new single delivery body can help you access support to improve your resource efficiency
Correction: Sustainable procurement - do you go all the way?	22/10/2009
Correction: Sustainable procurement - do you go all the way
HP to increase sustainable purchases	21/10/2009
Discover how HP will work with its suppliers to procure paper from sustainable sources, after joining WWF's Global Forest & Trade network
Sustainable Olympics sailing centre complete	21/10/2009
Learn how the sailing centre for the 2012 Olympics was built from reclaimed land with locally sourced materials and received a "very good" BREEAM rating.
New learning network launched to embed sustainability in social care	19/10/2009
Discover how you can join a new network designed to integrate sustainability in the social care sector
Rail industry tackles greenhouse gas footprinting	19/10/2009
Learn how GHD partnered with CenSA to measure the UK rail network's greenhouse gas emissions.
BMW asks suppliers to commit to sustainability	19/10/2009
Find out how BMW is working towards a sustainable value chain by extending the group's sustainability guidelines to its subcontractors
Measurement of sustainable procurement	16/10/2009
Download a new report commissioned by emda which reviews frameworks for measuring sustainable procurement and recommends a methodology for developing sustainable procurement KPIs
Harrogate pledge to cut CO2 by 40%	09/10/2009
Understand how Harrogate Council plans to achieve a 40% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions across the district by 2020 through sustainable procurement, and more efficient energy use and transport use
Online exchange for builders' surplus goods	09/10/2009
Discover how you could eliminate waste to landfill in your construction projects with BuilderScrap's free re-sale service
The responsible package	09/10/2009
Find out how collaboration in the packaging industry is promoting the use of sustainable paper-based packaging
Managing sustainable value chains	24/09/2009
Discover why managing your organisation's value chain in a more sustainable way could lead to improved innovation, reputation and competitiveness
The main event	24/09/2009
Learn how BS 8901 is enabling SMEs throughout event supply chains to improve their sustainability practices.
Task Force calls for stronger ties between companies and their communities	17/09/2009
Understand how building relationships with the communities where you operate could add value to your business by reading the report from the Building Stronger Communities Task Force
Next target is your water footprint	17/09/2009
Find out how Defra's water footprint steering group intend to secure water supply in Britain and in countries from where we import goods
Farnell announces more innovative, environmentally friendly packaging solutions	16/09/2009
Learn more about this market-leading biodegradable packaging solution for electronics which Iceberg Group member Farnell will use on 3.6 million products each year
Sector leaders recognised in annual Dow Jones Sustainability Index review	16/09/2009
Who is leading the way on sustainability according to the latest Dow Jones Sustainability Index? Read their annual review to find out
FMC makes a ground-breaking commitment on carbon emissions	16/09/2009
Find out about an innovative scheme launched by Action Sustainability client FMC Technologies to help mitigate the environmental impacts of their core product
Wales smashes landfill reduction targets	16/09/2009
Discover how Wales has reduced the amount of biodegradable municipal waste (BMW) sent to landfill by 30% over the last three years.
BS 8901: Make your event sustainable	16/09/2009
Learn how BS 8901 certification can ensure that you maximise resource efficiency for your entire event supply chain.
Nike, Best Buy and others to share green product innovations	16/09/2009
Discover how Nike and Best Buy are collaborating to share intellectual property for green product design, and how your organisation can join them
Ben & Jerry's to make warm ice cream to reduce emissions	28/08/2009
Discover how Unilever is working with scientists from Cambridge University to develop a new ice cream formula that will save energy throughout the supply chain
EU: Nearly 4,000 Airlines Must Reduce Emissions or Face Ban	25/08/2009
Find out why nearly 4000 companies need to reduce their CO2 emissions to comply with EU targets to reduce airline emissions by three percent by 2012
Mayor of London's Green Procurement Code launches new website	21/08/2009
Access the latest information and advice on how to reduce your organisation's environmental impact through responsible purchasing
Sustainable procurement investment 'critical', say top European buyers	20/08/2009
Download the results of the HEC 2009 Sustainable Procurement Benchmark and find out how Procurement Directors believe the recession will impact their sustainable procurement practices
Traffic lights get "green" bulbs	19/08/2009
Find out why TfL is to procure energy-saving light bulbs for traffic lights that will save 600 tonnes of carbon a year and £200,000 in energy costs
WWF and SABMiller unveil water footprint of beer	19/08/2009
Discover how SABMiller are working with WWF to identify and address the water risks in their supply chain
Inquiry into race in the construction industry	14/08/2009
Understand why the construction industry needs to do more to attract ethnic minority workers
Making sense of Defra's packaging strategy	14/08/2009
Find out more about the Government's new packaging strategy and what it means for your business
Sainsbury's unveils new packaging weight targets	12/08/2009
Discover how Sainsbury's is working with its suppliers to reduce packaging weight by a third by 2015
Carbon credits hit by carousel fraud	11/08/2009
Learn the UK's response to evidence of carousel fraud in European carbon markets
Ethical supply chains: the challenge	11/08/2009
Find out how you can do more to ensure your purchases are sourced ethically
E.ON and Barratt partnership delivers eco-homes to East London	06/08/2009
Discover how E.ON and Barratt have collaborated to build homes powered by a decentralised energy centre, and constructed from sustainable building materials
Kimberly-Clark and Greenpeace collaborate on sustainable fibre procurement	06/08/2009
Learn how Kimberly-Clark is working with Greenpeace towards its goal of sourcing 100 per cent of the fibre used in its products from environmentally responsible sources
Leading to a greener London	04/08/2009
Download the Mayor of London's environment programme and find out how his vision for London to be a world leader in environmental standards and quality of life will be achieved
Winning van suppliers announced in Low Carbon Vehicle Procurement Programme	30/07/2009
Learn about phase one of the Department for Transport's Low Carbon Vehicle Procurement Programme
VeryPC rewarded for outstanding contribution to sustainable IT	30/07/2009
Find out how VeryPC were honoured for their outstanding contribution to sustainability at the UK CEED National eWell-Being Awards
Firms brace for looming carbon bill	30/07/2009
Understand what the upcoming Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) could mean for your energy costs
Centre planned for green skills	30/07/2009
Discover how the new British Gas Green Skills Centre will create thousands of green jobs and enable the Welsh Government to deliver energy efficiency measures to 40,000 homes
London sets its stall out for green legacy	30/07/2009
Discover why Shaun McCarthy, Chair of the Commission for a Sustainable London 2012, believes the UK must learn from the successes and mistakes of the "most sustainable games" to have a profoud impact across sectors
Norway's eco prison	30/07/2009
Download a video showing how Bastoey Island prison, in Norway is using renewable energy, self-sufficient organic food provision and recycling programmes to educate prisoners wuith eco-therapy
Helios launches sustainability partnership programme	30/07/2009
More information on a new programme launched by Helios Partners to bring sustainable practices and carbon neutrality to the sports industry
2012 Olympics: a mixed record so far on environmental issues	30/07/2009
Find out how London is progressing in its bid to host a "One Planet Olympics"
Lend Lease collaborates with First Solar to provide solar energy solutions	21/07/2009
Discover how Bovis Lend Lease is working with one of the world's leading solar technology providers to meet growing client demands for renewable energy
The UK Low Carbon Transition Plan	21/07/2009
Learn how the Low Carbon Transition Plan will ensure the UK reaches its target of a 34% reduction in carbon emissions on 1990 levels by 2020
United Utilities recognised for sustainable procurement success	21/07/2009
Find out which Iceberg Group member has received the best possible recognition for sustainability
UK Climate Projections 2009	21/07/2009
Download the key trends and predictions from the recently updated UK Climate Projections
Walmart launches new sustainability index for suppliers	17/07/2009
Find out how Walmart's new sustainability index will encourage its suppliers to report to the Carbon Disclosure Project and will increase efficiencies in Walmart's supply chain
Carnival UK turns waste cooking oil green	13/07/2009
Discover how Carnival UK are working with Bio Driven to recycle the waste cooking oil from their cruise ships to create biodiesel
Aquadyne - The Revolutionary Drainage System That Won't Clog	06/07/2009
With torrential summer thunderstorms comes the fear of devastating floods that could dramatically shorten the life of traditional land drainage for both homeowners and landowners throughout the UK. One British company, however, has created a revolutionary system to drain the panic away.
Policy vacuum hinders sustainable Government travel	06/07/2009
An article from Greenbang.com on 1st July 2009
Porritt blasts Treasury Arrogance	06/07/2009
An article from The Observer, Sunday 5th July 2009 - Jonathon Porritt, one of Britain's leading environmentalists, has attacked the Treasury for being "startlingly arrogant" and for dragging its feet over sustainability.
The London Sustainable Development Commission's third Quality of Life report has just been published	06/07/2009
A unique snapshot of the most important issues that affect Londoners' quality of life, showing what is improving and where more needs to be done
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
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.
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	10/03/2009
The global economy has entered choppy waters and the UK, like many of the world's major economies, is having to take significant action to help it stay on an even keel. Nigel Smith looks at what's being done to help the public sector respond to the need to work within a tighter spending regime
Sustainability earns Bovis £2.4bn schools contract	10/03/2009
Discover how a sustainable approach to the selection of contractors helped Bovis Lend Lease win a £2.4bn contract to build schools in the UK's second city
Mayor appoints new Chair for London Sustainable Development Commission	04/03/2009
Find out what the appointment of a new Chair of the London Sustainable Development Commission means for tackling climate change and economic recovery in London.
NHS 'must favour' green firms	23/02/2009
Find out why the NHS's Sustainable Development Unit believes sustainable procurement must be prioritised to reduce the health service's carbon footprint
Can sustainability survive the recession?	23/02/2009
Discover what the recession means for sustainable procurement in the construction industry
Defra updates Green Claims Code to help industry and protect consumers	23/02/2009
Find out how Defra's new Green Claims Code will help you ensure the products and services you buy are truly green
The case for a green stimulus	17/02/2009
Download the report from the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment which calls for an immediate £277bn global fund to reverse the economic downturn and halt climate change
Measuring the Environmental and Economic Impacts of a Six Nations Rugby International	11/02/2009
Discover how academics are calculating the ecological footprint of a Six Nations Rugby International to understand how best to maximise economic impacts, whilst minimising environmental impacts at future events.
CSR Laboratory on Responsible Supply Chain Management	10/02/2009
Discover useful tools and information for instilling best practise in your supply chain in the European Alliance for CSR's Laboratory on Responsible Supply Chain Management.
Buying from SMEs key to local economic stimulation	10/02/2009
Discover how procuring from SMEs will enhance job creation and economic recovery in your region
Ofgem issues guidelines for green energy claims	10/02/2009
Learn how new guidelines could help you ensure that your energy supplier is truly sustainable
Carbon trading may be the new sub-prime, says energy boss	10/02/2009
Understand why the plunging price of carbon is threatening the procurement of renewable energy
Pepsi works with Carbon Trust to reduce its carbon footprint	10/02/2009
Find out how The Carbon Trust is helping Pepsi to accurately measure and reduce the carbon footprint of its products
Sustainable Homes Index rankings released	10/02/2009
Learn the results of the inaugural public Sustainable Homes Index For Tomorrow rankings
Commission for a Sustainable London 2012 reviews ODA procurement	10/02/2009
Download the recent report from the Commission for a Sustainable London 2012 and find out how the ODA is delivering against its sustainable procurement objectives
New York launches new specifications for sustainable procurement	10/02/2009
Discover how New York's Green Procurement and Agency Sustainability Program has resulted in new requirements for the sustainable procurement of its car fleet
Sustainable procurement - do you go all the way?	09/02/2009
How far down the supply chain should you go? Discover how far other organisations are pushing this agenda.
Reduce your waste disposal costs with Konnect9's new online portal	09/02/2009
Find out how you could reduce your waste storage and disposal costs, reduce the tonnes of waste you send to landfill and build the reputation of your organisation with Konnect9's new online portal linking donors of goods directly with beneficiaries
Sustainable procurement - unnecessary luxury or recession-beater?	28/01/2009
Find out what Shaun McCarthy, Director of Action Sustainability, believes the recession means for sustainable procurement
Corporate Leaders Group meet Brown to argue for low carbon growth	28/01/2009
Learn how green public procurement could stimulate a "low carbon recovery"
Tesco and its bizarre carbon accountancy	23/01/2009
Learn how your carbon emissions targets could be misleading your supply chain.
Government procurement to facilitate 1 million new green collar jobs	16/01/2009
Find out why Peter Mandelson believes government procurement is key to the creation of 1 million jobs in the environmental sector by 2015.
Accelerating the SME economic engine: through transparent, simple and strategic procurement	14/01/2009
On latest figures, Small and Medium Enterprises constitute 99.9 per cent of businesses in the UK. They are potentially major suppliers to government but often SMEs face substantial hurdles in winning contracts. Read the UK Government's review of what it can do to make it easier for SMEs to win public sector contracts
Former Skanska UK boss joins ODA board	14/01/2009
David Fison, the former UK boss of Skanska and member of the Sustainable Procurement Task Force, has been appointed to the board of the Olympic Delivery Authority.
Procurement and supplier diversity in the 2012 Olympics	14/01/2009
Discover how the ODA's procurement policies will benefit local businesses and have wider implications for increasing supplier diversity.