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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
Learn more about the environment secretary announcing closure of Sustainable Development Commission as part of coalition 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
Find out about the rates of carbon emissions in the recession and download the report from the Netherlands Environment Agency
£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 Magagzine 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 sucess 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 Comission 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
University Purchasing Survey in the US reveals growing role of sustainability programmes	05/06/2009
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Construction adds to the Olympics' Footprint - ENDS report 412	04/06/2009
The Olympic Delivery Authority estimates the carbon footprint of the 2012 games at 3.4 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent. The commission that audits the Olympics' sustainability has called for more attention to be paid to HFCs and the post-games period.
Expanded Guide Links Business Payoffs and Sustainable Forest Management	03/06/2009
Download the World Resources Institute and World Business Council for Sustainable Development's updated guide to the sustainable procurement of wood and paper-based products
CSR hampered by lack of supply chain information	02/06/2009
Find out the results of IBM's annual CSR survey which indicates a lack of information about supply chain and customer expectations is hindering organisations' progress on sustainability
New legal obligation for energy users - this may apply to you next year	02/06/2009
The Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) is a new carbon emissions trading scheme that will affect large organisations in the UK. If your electricity bills exceed £500,000 you will have to comply. Even if your bill is lower than this, you may still be required to register.
McDonald's reports on its best green efforts from around the world	29/05/2009
Learn how McDonald's is implementing best practise sustainability in its operations worldwide, as detailed in its annual Global Best of Green report
China can do more to promote green procurement, says Government	20/05/2009
Find out what the Chinese Government is doing to encourage mandatory environmental specifications in IT contracts
Tesco partners with suppliers on sustainability in India	20/05/2009
Discover how Tesco intends to work with its supply chain to help reform inefficient production and distribution systems in India
Easter Sunday marks UK's ecological debt	19/05/2009
Learn how the UK's 'ecological debt day' is moving ever earlier in the year and how our dependence on imports could have serious consequences for climate change
Doing Well by Doing Good?	18/05/2009
Understand why tenants pay 3 per cent premiums for energy-efficient buildings, according to a recent study by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
UK exceeds packaging recycling targets	18/05/2009
More information about the UK's best ever performance against its packaging recycling and recovery targets
Green New Deal for Manchester	18/05/2009
Find out how a landmark 25-year PFI waste and recycling contract will divert 75 per cent of Manchester's waste from landfill and create 5000 new jobs
Forest Carbon Offsetting Survey 2009	18/05/2009
Discover the results of this year's forest carbon offsetting survey including purchasing preferences for types of forestry projects and standards
Energy efficiency in buildings: transforming the market	14/05/2009
Learn the results of a four year study into energy-efficient buildings by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development
Supply Chains: Regulation must point the way	14/05/2009
Discover how organisations such as Bovis Lend Lease are raising standards in the procurement of sustainable materials for construction projects
UK China social enterprise partnership	14/05/2009
Find out how you can inform Northampton Business School's project to examine the socio-economic impacts of social enterprise
Sustainable Development in Government 2008: Challenges for Government	13/05/2009
Download the latest SDiG report here and find out how Government is progressing against its ambition for all public sector procurement to act as a coherent lever for sustainable change
Investing in a Low Carbon Britain	13/05/2009
Comment on the Government's proposed strategy for investment in low carbon technologies
Update on the UK Government's timber procurement policy	08/05/2009
Learn about the recent changes to the UK Government's timber procurement policy that recommends sustainable timber as a minimum requirement in timber procurement.
Swimming Upstream - sustainable in challenging times?	08/05/2009
Discover Shaun McCarthy's views on progress towards "the most sustainable Olympic Games ever" in the annual review from the Commission for a Sustainable London 2012.
Getting value for London: Using procurement to make a positive difference for our city	08/05/2009
Read the Mayor of London's review of responsible procurement in London and the results of the 2009 survey of GLA suppliers
Addressing the environmental impacts of Government procurement	08/05/2009
Download the report from the National Audit Office which measures Goverment progress against its target to be one of the EU leaders on sustainable procurement by 2009.
ODA exceeds sustainable transport targets	29/04/2009
Learn how the ODA is achieving 57 per cent of Olympic Park construction deliveries by rail and exceeding its sustainable transport targets
Sustainability overcomes the recession	29/04/2009
Learn about the 2009 Budget implications for investment in sustainable procurement
Budget delivers positive step towards a low-carbon economy	29/04/2009
Read the CBI's response to the 2009 Budget, and find out what Richard Lambert, CBI Director-General believes the positive outcomes are for British industry.
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.
London Games Seek Sustainable Legacy	23/12/2008
Find out why Shaun McCarthy, Chairman of the Commission for a Sustainable London 2012, believes the sustainable procurement of materials ranging from concrete to food packaging will contribute to a legacy of sustainable purchasing after the Games
Sustainable Development in Government 2008	22/12/2008
Find out if Central Government is on track to meet its sustainable development targets following the results of the seventh annual Sustainable Development in Government assessment
Climate neutral through procurement	16/12/2008
Learn about how sustainable procurement can contribute to climate change adaptation at the EcoProcura 2009 conference in Iceland
Wales plans Europe's first low carbon zone	16/12/2008
Discover how the biggest regeneration scheme in the UK will stimulate demand for renewable energy in Wales
Ethical Procurement for Health: Guidance & Toolkit	15/12/2008
The NHS purchasing and supply agency (PASA) has published the first ever national guidance on ethical procurement in healthcare for consultation on 8 December. â?~Ethical Procurement for Healthâ?T aims to provide procurers with a flexible framework and to
Mayor welcomes new 'London Leaders' to champion a greener and fairer city	11/12/2008
'London Leaders' to champion a greener and fairer city
London to adopt Olympic model for public jobs	08/12/2008
Discover how public sector procurement in London is set to be overhauled, adopting an Olympic 2012 style 'dating agency' type service.
Sainsbury's buys power from generator	08/12/2008
Find out how Sainsbury's pioneering decision to purchase power directly from a wind farm is enabling the retailer to manage its electricity price risk
Forward Commitment Procurement: Stimulate sustainable innovation in your supply chain	27/11/2008
Find out how you could win the support and resources to implement an FCP project, and develop FCP capability in your procurement team.
New programme means 8901 ways to go beyond green	26/11/2008
Understand how the new British Standard for Sustainable Events Management, BS 8901, can help guide your tender specifications.
London 2012 publish Sustainable Sourcing Code	26/11/2008
LOCOG takes a significant step in its ambition to ensure the Games are staged in a truly sustainable way. Read more in the first online edition of their Sustainable Sourcing Code.
Data centres: pruning energy consumption	25/11/2008
Discover what companies, such as Google and Arup, are doing to reduce the amount of energy they consume in their data centres.
A new standard for assessing the life cycle of greenhouse gas emissions of goods and services	06/11/2008
Discover more about BSI, Carbon Trust, and Defraâ?Ts new (PAS) 2050:2008 specification, a robust and consistent standard for measuring the carbon footprint of supply chains.
Muslim community publishes a new guide on how to be greener	03/11/2008
Find out more about the Green Guide, created to help Muslim households understand the impact of climate change, using Islamic references to inspire behaviour change.
Warming to the climate change agenda	03/11/2008
Thought provoking conclusions of a survey carried out by Euromonitor across all 27 states of the EU, naming and shaming which countries are doing most and least about the effects of global warming.
Glorious Good Wood	03/11/2008
Understand why the Chair of the Commission for a Sustainable London 2012 believes wood should be the building material of choice for organisations concerned about their carbon footprint.
Costing the Future-Parliamentary Sustainable Procurement Conference	30/10/2008
Find out more about the conference and download presentations made by speakers ranging from John Stewart, Director of Policy and Standards at the Office of Government Commerce, to Andy Green, Head of Whole-Life Costing at Faithful & Gould.
Local people winning Olympic Park work as 'big build: foundations' ramps up	29/10/2008
The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) published new figures showing that local and previously unemployed people are continuing to access jobs on the Olympic Park as construction work advances on the foundations of London 2012 venues.
Volans Takes Flight	29/10/2008
Volans (a name that derives from Pisces volans, the Latin for 'flying fish') is airborne. We have new offices, a new COO (Charmian Love) and a new website www.volans.com.
London 2012 and Sustainability: Who's checking?	29/10/2008
London was awarded the 2012 Olympic Games on the back of a promise that it would put on 'the greenest games in history'. Hear an interview with Shaun McCarthy, Director of Action Sustainability and Chair of the Commission for a Sustainable London 2012 dis
Carbon Trust report on business opportunities from carbon reduction	28/10/2008
The Carbon Trust has published a report showing research by McKinsey on maximum company value creation opportunities for sectors such as aluminium, automotive, oil and gas, and building materials.
Costing the Future - Parliamentary Sustainable Procurement Conference	08/10/2008
Following on from the Costing the Future: Securing Value for Money though Sustainable Procurement report, this conference looks at how sustainable procurement can deliver real environmental, social and economic benefits.
Isle of plenty - Denmark leading the way in reducing CO2 emissions	06/10/2008
In the past 10 years, one Danish island has cut its carbon footprint by a staggering 140%. Now, with a simple grid of windfarms, solar panels and sheep, it's selling power to the mainland and taking calls from Shell.
Sainsbury's strengthens links in its supply chain	06/10/2008
Discover how the Fair Development Fund is promoting fairer trade with producers in developing countries.
Transparency could cut energy prices at a stroke	02/10/2008
Find out more about how much of your energy bill is going to a broker
How much do you contribute to world water shortages?	02/10/2008
Thought-provoking report about water footprints, raising a number of questions for those with responsibility for procurement.
Supplier Diversity Europe newsletter	18/09/2008
September / November Supplier Diversity Europe newsletter
The London Living Wage	29/08/2008
Every employer in the capital has a moral responsibility to pay the London Living Wage. And doing so makes sound business sense.
Siemens on carbon neutral technology	29/08/2008
Care for the environment is now the concern of every responsible business.
Eco-friendly trucks required for work on the London Olympic Games sites	29/08/2008
Construction firms are being spurred on by demands from the Olympic Delivery Authority for the greenest possible games.
GBTV interview with Shaun McCarthy	21/08/2008
Shaun McCarthy, director of Action Sustainability and Chair of the Commission for a Sustainable London 2012, talks to GBTV about how he's attempting to create the greenest Olympic Games yet.
Shaun McCarthy's Beijing dispatches	20/08/2008
In his role as Chair for the Commission for a Sustainable London 2012, Shaun McCarthy is attending the Beijing Olympic Games to witness the actions taken on sustainability issues by Beijing and to learn lessons for the London 2012 Games. His blog will be
London can set an example for the Games	12/08/2008
Shaun McCarthy, Director of Action Sustainability is one visitor to the Beijing Games who has more important matters on his mind than the triumphs & disasters of mere sporting competition. As Chair of the Commission for a Sustainable London 2012, he has a
Playfair 2008	11/08/2008
An international campaign taking place in the run up to the 2008 Olympics to push for respect for workers' rights in the global sporting goods industries
New benchmark rewards genuine carbon cuts	11/08/2008
In June, The Carbon Trust launched a new standard to encourage firms to reduce their carbon footprint through direct emission cuts.
Assuring a Legacy	05/09/2007
In his role as Chair of the Commission for a Sustainable London 2012, Shaun McCarthy, one of Action Sustainabilityâ?Ts Directors, has published an article on the Legacy of Londonâ?Ts hosting of the 2012 Olympics.
3rd International Expert Meeting on the 10-Year Framework Programmes for Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) under the Marrakech process	05/09/2007
The meeting was held in Stockholm from 26th to 29th June 2007. Organised by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), and hosted by the Swedish Ministries of Environment an
Meet the Buyers success! £2.2M of new business estimated to be won for suppliers of sustainable products and services	05/09/2007
Action Sustainabilityâ?Ts first Sustainable Solutions Meet the Buyer event took place in London in March with more than 35 major UK buyers taking part in pre-arranged meetings with more than 100 suppliers of sustainable products and services.
Action Sustainability is one year old!	05/09/2007
Action Sustainability has completed one year of successful operation. Through our events and activities over the last year we have engaged with more than 2,000 businesses, creating an estimated 2.2M of potential business opportunities.
Riding the wave of sustainable procurement in Manchester	12/09/2006
Manchester is to host the first of a nationwide series of meetings to help businesses survive a new tidal wave of change.More than 80 local companies have already signed up to find out more about sustainable procurement.